Complete Guide To Forming A Band Part #1

Rest time @ 12am... Flippin' thru a mag bought 3 yrs ago for AUD9.95 titled 'Complete Guide To Forming A Band'. Tot some of the pointers quite helpful. Here goes citation Part #1 - 'For Those About To Rock'

1) Being in a band is pretty much like being married to 3 other ppl.
2) Better to form a band with friends than the hotshot blazing his guitar licks @ the local guitar shop
3) Only a friendly band environment will allow the creative compromises and cross fertilisation needed to make great music.
4) Remember, being in a band is suppose to be fun!

At some pt, being in a band is going to become a creative output. You'll be in a situation where you have to all put your ideas into a great mixing pot, and pull something useful out of it. It's gonna take compromises, and egoes are going to have to be swallowed (or seriously bruised)
If you don't have a good personal relationship with the ppl in your band, you're never going to be able to write a song because nobody will be able to accept other ppl's ideas without getting hurt or ticked off.

'I get to hang out with my best mates and travel around the world playing music. Nothing else really matters' - Nick Valencia (The Strokes)

Cheers & Rock On!