As a kid I put my head to the floorboard of cars on long trips. Droning sound always made me hum and invent a new song.

My first and only guitar lesson was in a house where a young woman lived with an upright piano. I was maybe all of 8 years old. After the lesson I was met at the street corner by a high schooler who asked me if I wanted to join his band. I still am unclear if he was serious. ... more