This is quite an old video, but I cherish the memory. This is in 1996 at 'DINGWALLS' in Camden when I played with Big Country on the live 'Eclectic' album.
I was introduced to music at a very young age by my father who knew a thing or two about piano playing and was encouraged to learn a progressive rock version of 'Chopsticks' in 7..8 from the age of 5 or 6. After my left hand fell off I decided to play the guitar in the hope of picking up more chicks that way. After a few disastrous attempts, my mates at school said they needed a keyboard player for their band, so I switched back and we formed our first band, Curfew. The first cover we ever played was Booker T and the MG's version of 'Green Onions'. We stayed as Curfew for 5 years or so, before forming Buzztonic and got picked up by a record label. We enjoyed some success with the release of 'Prime Time People', now available on eBay for the bargain price of £1.99. (Hell, the record label's got to get their money back somehow!) but the band didn't last long after the label got bought out by a larger company. I began sessioning and worked with such acts as The Crazy World of Arthur Brown, Lene Lovich, and I played on the live album, 'Eclectic' with Big Country. I later went on to join a band called DON who were already signed and after completing a tour of the States the band split up and I moved to California in 2000. I continued playing and did a few gigs up and down Sunset Strip, (my father was my roadie at a couple) before returning to England in 2003. I now work in collaboration with DJ Steve Mac, previously with the Rhythm Masters, and we are currently putting the finishing touches to our two year long project....watch this space...
I now live in Hove with my wife Jo, and my sons Ethan, who was born in September 2005, and Zac, who was born in October 2008.
This is a gig I played in Greece.
Thanks, Aaron, for accepting my request. Hope that you are enjoying living in the UK again. I do wish to extend condolences on the recent loss of your grandmother. Best wishes in all of your wonderful musical endeavors. Kind Regards, ~John
Thanks so much for being our friend. We're happy to help in any way we can so if you something you want us to review, if you'd be interested in doing an interview or if you have dates you want to post on our calendar or photos to share just let us know!! Take care and prog on :)
Thanks for the compliment and for the add! I listened to what you have on your page and I really enjoy your music! Especially Overdrive and Ride. Do you have any CDs of your own out? Great stuff. :)
Hi Aaron,thank you for your friendship!! Been a fan of your father since I was 13 years old. glad to hear that the Emerson gene for musical talent is in you. Hope to hear more from you and your father...Andrew Noto
My Dad (from North Carolina) learned radar in England from the RAF in WW2, so as to teach it to our guys. I spent a few days with him last week, and regardless of the current situation, Aaron, it's all good.
HI AARON !<br /><br />IT'S WONDERFUL TO BE PART OF YOUR FRIENDS FAMILY !<br /><br />YOU'RE A VERY TALENTED GUY AND I'LL BET YOUR DAD IS EXTREMELY PROUD OF YOU !!!
Hi AAron, I uploaded a track, My Son, recorded in '95, for good Dads (including you and Keith) everywhere, very best wishes to you and your family, Peace, Neil.
DEAR AARON. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR INCLUDING ME IN YOUR LIST OF CONTACTS. LET ME TELL YOU I REALLY LIKE WHAT YOU DO AND I DO WISH YOU THE BEST IN YOUR CAREER NOW AND ALWAYS.
