My sons band just opened for Maynard Ferguson!

[MuseRider]

And I am not there. Mainly because I don't care for Maynard, heard him before. The band practices in my basement so I know their stuff but I am so excited and proud. Thought I wanted to share.

[kathee]

1. Ooohhh! How exciting!!

My son plays too...I really love the music. Theyre a cross between Toadies and Nirvana I think.

They havent opened for anyone famous, save Critickill..but I doubt many know them. Still, it was a big deal down here in Tx!

Congrats to them and to you!

[BlueJazz]

2. Maynard Ferguson is one of the Gods.

His group says more in one song than most rock bands say in a Lifetime.

Your Son is a lucky dude!

[lfairban]

3. I wondered if you were talking about the same . . .

. . . Maynard Ferguson. I though he must be eighty at least. I remember hearing about him in the '60s. Actually, he is only 75.

[MuseRider]

4. The one and only.

I saw him about 30 years ago. Evidently he is still going strong.

[Lars39]

5. He Does have a very distinctive sound!!!

I heard him back in '78, I think, in Nashville. Got one of the worst headaches I've ever had. :) Makes me think of another favorites: Mangione. :)

[MuseRider]

6. I sat about

10 feet from him and I know what you mean about headaches! I have never seen anyone get so red in the face.

[Lars39]

7. He must be in shape, but it sure looks like he's gonna stroke out!

[Bushfire]

8. Any fans of Belavia by Maynard?

That was one of my fav vinyl albums by him. I still have it too I think.

[lynndew2]

10. I never heard maynard do that but chuck mangione

had an album named that

[lynndew2]

9. My drum corp opened for him in the early 70s

And we were doing things a lil different and we had a guitar (me) and a harmonica. The trombone section went out after with a few of us and they praised us. Highlight of my life!!!

I am so happy for your son, its a great thing.

[GoddessOfGuinness]

11. That's great!

But I'm surprised Maynard hasn't retired yet...
Didn't he have several "final tours" in the 1980s?

[bif]

12. Heck ya shouldda gone anyway.

Even if you don't like Maynard. You could have left before he went on. What kind of music does your son's band play?