Music videos that feature Thunderbirds

[TBird1958]

Those heels 👠 used to be higher, Mark, are we letting up? Is "comfortable wear" all of the sudden a relevant criteria?

You're correct, I did want to change my stage wear after the long break for Covid, the band had changed as well so it seemed a good time. Truthfully, those are still 3 inch heels but those and a cocktail dress are much, much easier to wear through 3 hours of playing than 6 inch platform boots. Perhaps it's okay to change, I'm going to be 66 this year and while I still can play at the level this band requires, I can see the writing on the wall, there's maybe 2- 3 years left at the very most - my hands are shot. 

[Stjofön Big]

Hey Miss T-bird! Don't even think about quitting! Forty years ago I had to stop playing with a pic, because of arthritis in my thumbs. So, you go with the flow. I re-learnt to play with my fingers, and in a short while I never thought about playing with a pic again. So, do not worry. It's all gonna change for the better. And, concerning age, forget it. In three years time I'll turn into the next-next phase before it's time for the big one - one hundred! Rehearsed with my rock band tonite. Our drummer is only sixty, so he can still shuffle out the shuffle without problems. Stuff like Junior's wailing suits me just fine. Pinball wizard goes down well. Keep on keeping on! Don't look back!

[uwe]

Mark, you eternal Thünderqueen, long may you reign on stage - and if it is in flip-flops or Birkis (do they offer them in a reptile skin look?)!

[gearHed289]

I was impressed with the shorter heels! I'm eyeing retirement from the band scene myself. 4 more years will mark 50 years of gigs. "When I'm, sixty four..."

[uwe]

I was impressed with the shorter heels!

Tom, a man of great prudence, has decided to banish all undue excitement from his life. 

[TBird1958]

I was impressed with the shorter heels! I'm eyeing retirement from the band scene myself. 4 more years will mark 50 years of gigs. "When I'm, sixty four..."

It was around July or so 50 years ago this year that I started playing the bass, my first was a Japanese EB-0 copy by Mateo, wish I still had it!
I'm not going to quit playing the bass, but there will come a time when I will not be able to play at the level needed, during the last set of a show in March my left hand cramped and froze up, it was frightening and quite difficult to continue.   

[uwe]

It might only be something as banal as changing the width or the length of the strap. And I dare not say it, but TBirds are not the most ergonomic creation on earth, tough it's difficult imagining you of all people playing anything else.

Do consider changing to ballerinas before giving up performing!

[Ken]

 

It was around July or so 50 years ago this year that I started playing the bass, my first was a Japanese EB-0 copy by Mateo, wish I still had it!
I'm not going to quit playing the bass, but there will come a time when I will not be able to play at the level needed, during the last set of a show in March my left hand cramped and froze up, it was frightening and quite difficult to continue.

I've had this happen on occasion.  It's really scary when you're playing live.  Sorry if I'm telling you something you already know, but make sure to stretch often and stay hydrated.

[TBird1958]

It might only be something as banal as changing the width or the length of the strap. And I dare not say it, but TBirds are not the most ergonomic creation on earth, tough it's difficult imagining you of all people playing anything else.

Do consider changing to ballerinas before giving up performing!

Flats, doubt that, heels do wonders for my legs   The Birds are pretty comfy for me and I keep my strap length a bit short, as for me that feels better. The reality of it is that most bands do not play for 3 hours at a furious pace, and it's not too surprising that I'm having issues considering my age. The Nasty Habits has been around for 20 years, which, for a cover band is pretty good, we'll play 2-3 more years and I'll retire from it, a decision that I'm at peace with. It'll be time to move on to other things in life, I want to travel more and quite simply, enjoy life with my husband, he's been patient and very supportive of me for far too long.   

[uwe]

Three hours is long, true. There is a reason why all these vintage acts are cutting their sets. And if I'm honest, I don't feel much like watching a band standing for three hours in the audience anymore either.

[patman]

Three hours with no breaks?

[Pilgrim]

Three hours was always a long gig, and it gets more so as we age.

Regardless, long may the Thunderqueen play!!

[TBird1958]

Three hours with no breaks?

Three one hour sets, usually 20 minute breaks

[slinkp]

Yow. Three long sets in one night is a lot. Is that what the cover band scene expects?  I can't imagine doing that for decades!

[patman]

We still play usually 3 50 minute sets. The enthusiasm gets harder to muster every year.