Rogue Cup Vol 4 A New Lie

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3. I auditioned as the new drummer for .38 Special. 


 

Claim #3.

Will you describe in detail, your actual audition?

Woody and I went to Don Barnes’s house and went out to his garage to jam for a few hours. I had no idea what to expect just having met the guy the week beforehand, so I was just along for the ride. We played All Along the Watchtower and Manic Depression. Although Woody played “the lead” on the harmonica so it was a little weird. We shot the bull for a bit while Woody and Barnes caught up with one another. Next thing I know, I’m pouring 7&7’s. Some more BSing and then Dock of the Bay, Prince’s Housequake of all things and then Rocky Top when Woody mentioned I went to UT. More drinking and BSing after that. And that is when he said Hold On Loosely. I stopped halfway through the first chorus because “damn, he sounded really spot on.” Up until that moment in time I had no idea who he was and just figured that he and Woody were in a garage band together back in high school. It was then I was informed that I was being auditioned because Meeder was out. I busted out laughing and told him what I had thought. 

Could have knocked me over with a feather. But that was when I told him about knowing Burns. Which made Barnes laugh.

@Beez ... you wise ol' Bunny!!

Question 3:  Were you ready?  I mean ... .38 Special.  People would take that gig just for their name to be in the spotlight.  But, actually being picked!!  That's a radical change to the direction of anyone's life.  So ... did you 'feel' that?  Were you ready?