When I was in Junior High (1958-60), I used to hang around and listen to a high school rock band at the drummer's house next door. Back then, rock was pretty much instrumental (Duane Eddy, Santo & Johnny, etc.). Any way, I got hooked on music. About a year later, I found WILD in Roxbury, MA - Rythm & Blues - and left the top 40 scene for good. At some point, I gravitated to folk/blues listening to Van Ronk, Eric Von Scmidt, Geoff Muldaur, Rolf Cahn, etc., which led me to the country blues. I continue to try to get my fat fingers around the fret board with varying degrees of success.

By the way, Barbara, I was at UMASS when Clean Living was playing. I think I even have the album around somewhere.