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You in strings or percussionist?You were upscale style. My scene was only rock scene. Moderate to underground clubs. What did you play?
You in strings or percussionist?You were upscale style. My scene was only rock scene. Moderate to underground clubs. What did you play?
I went opposite lol. Started with a jazz band and traded it all to try to be a rock star. Went from a 4 piece sonar setup to a 8 piece DW. Toured from Maine to Florida. Loved it at the time.Jazz with a rock rhythm section. Big band dance sets for the old folks (National Podiatrists, JCs, etc meetings/conventions).
I was actually a Judas Priest, Montrose, UFO, Scorpions metal head back then but played music that the folks with money wanted.
Sometimes you gotta conform to the need. Lol
We played some big venues but brother drunks in tuxedos are the same as drunks in jeans.
Got a lot of stories (and pics). Glad I survived. Sometimes success can kill you. Lol
Used to be a percussionist, now I just say drummer. What about yourself?You in strings or percussionist?
Keyboards, percussionist, horns.Used to be a percussionist, now I just say drummer. What about yourself?
You are not thinking straight my friend to think that if money is taken out and not replaced or payed back with the same amount or more that it’s ok. Also worse it is a mistake to think that the Mafia wasn’t in on it. People have been convicted because of it.The idea that the mafia ruined our pensions is the BIG LIE. Our pensions were ruined by wall street via government oversight. My pension got crushed in 2008 because Goldman Sacks sold us and everyone else a bunch of crappy CDO's that collapsed in the housing crash. Wall Street under federal oversight did FAR more damage than the mob ever did. I'm not saying that IBT was the best financial planners in the world, But hey, at least Vegas was real estate investing, still there making money.
Dude that is awesome. What an experience though. Would you be able to share your band name? Or PM it?Keyboards, percussionist, horns.
Wish I'd taken up guitar when I was a kid starting out but I had enough on my plate back then.
Music in general was my stress relief and I still enjoy it today.
Back then most of the band could compose and some could transpose. There was a lot of talent amongst that group because many were music majors and had parents wealthy enough to put them through private lessons from grammar school up. They were from all over the US. Great people as well.
But I don't miss being in a different city every week. I got off the road and got married a year later. Few make it thru prosperity in the music industry. Our agent in Vegas was pretty hardcore and wherever we went, if we called him and let him know ahead of time, we got into shows at no charge and everything we wanted was free. Scary stuff looking back. I have pics of our band's name on the Alladin Hotel marquis.
Back to the thread...if you played Vegas you knew who rant it.
Yes. PM you later today.Dude that is awesome. What an experience though. Would you be able to share your band name? Or PM it?
Never an issue! Thanks bro.Yes. PM you later today.
You have a great day.Never an issue! Thanks bro.
True or not, you Sir are an ass for even saying it.
Do you say such things to the faces of those you represent?
That is completely reprehensible behavior on your part. You, sir, do not represent MY union.
You are not thinking straight my friend to think that if money is taken out and not replaced or payed back with the same amount or more that it’s ok. Also worse it is a mistake to think that the Mafia wasn’t in on it. People have been convicted because of it.
You as wellYou have a great day.
Lol. A lot of those movies are true story’s... No wait! Jimmy Sr is still alive... He is sipping on a glass of scotch on his porch in the islands with Evlis and 2pac. Come on. Most of it is true... Alittle spicy in the movies but most of it is based on true events... Also everyone is corrupted... Corporate and union alike. It has been human nature sense the romansYou might have seen too many movies. Wall Street and the government were the worst thing to ever happen to Central States.
Lol. A lot of those movies are true story’s... No wait! Jimmy Sr is still alive... He is sipping on a glass of on his porch in the islands with Evlis and 2pac. Come on. Most of it is true... Alittle spicy in the movies but most of it is based on true events...You might have seen too many movies. Wall Street and the government were the worst thing to ever happen to Central States.
UPS Freight has only worked under 2 contracts.... and on their 3rd one
they have managed vote it down with a majority vote.
Don't care about freight.
I bet if you looked at the % of people with real seniority that voted, it is a Huge %
We pay the Union to represent US, not themselves.
Again why invoke the 2/3 rule now???? Something Fishy
Don't care about freight.
Ask @hellfire.... my previous opinion on that subject.
I bet if you looked at the % of people with real seniority that voted, it is a Huge %
What's "real" seniority ?
We pay the Union to represent US, not themselves.
They did.
Because, members are to lazy to vote.... the IBT is to blame ?
Again why invoke the 2/3 rule now???? Something Fishy
Ask TDU.
They were instrumental in having it "inserted" into the IBT constitution.
Like I previously stated;
The power was in the hands of the members by voting.
But, they had butter fingers.... and dropped the ball.
Don't cry about it now.
-Bug-
Because, IBT negotiated a bad contract..... the members are to blame ?Because, members are to lazy to vote.... the IBT is to blame?
The power was in the hands of the negotiating committee.The power was in the hands of the members by voting.
But, they had butter fingers.... and dropped the ball.
You still up to date on dues?I’m on disability and I never got a ballot. I’m sure that I’m not the only one that didn’t get a ballot to vote.
Opt out!Isn't it now voluntary to pay union dues? Everyone stop paying all at once.