That comment about "the car being the most important piece of equipment" didn't come from me, but I'd have to say it's pretty close to being 100% true.

A DRIVER'S LICENSE is the MOST important thing to have. I know a few (not many) professional musicians who don't have a car, and it really puts them at a disadvantage, and at the mercy of questionable people at times.

Get that licence though, and when you HAVE to be somewhere at a given time, and your transportation options have run out....you can go to BUDGET rent a car and be in charge of your fate.

Two of the folks that I know who don't drive have been late for gigs that I hired them on.....Club owners don't care about wonky bus schedules.

Rick