Home Page    Warning!    Toolbar    Blues Music    Blues Mp3    Blues Video    Blues Lyrics    Jazz Lyrics    Rock Lyrics    Lucky Mojo    Blues Jam    Blues Guitar    Buy Guitars    Guitar Hero    Blues Harp    Concert Mp3    Guitar TAB    Music Books    Blues Blog       Search Site    Contact Us Blues Improv Bluesmen Eric Capton ZZ TOP Band Eric Capton ZZ TOP Band Albert Collins Jimi Hendrix Bonamassa Lynyrd Skynyrd Santana Chuck Berry The Beatles R. Gallagher Freddie King B. Springsteen Rolling Stones Johnny winter Buddy Guy Bonnie Raitt	And they shall beat their swords into Guitars Lean to Play 5 minute Guitar Solo! Blues Licks * Blues Chords Guitar Guru * Blues Riffs Bass Guitar * Blues Jam Trax Richard "Hock" Walsh By Mark ’Bird’ Stafford Richard "Hock" Walsh... a road story. Hock Walsh and I formed a duo format, with the intent on hiring a third player - either guitar, piano, or guesting with whomever we could line up dates. We had a lot of fun, and I felt so lucky to become his friend and most of all - to listen to him sing, cause he was one of the greatest singers I have ever witnessed. We had some serious laughing fits, you know the ones that wind you up so much that you’re out of control. I remember having to pull over on the side of the road to finish the story.Sometimes It took a little while to calm down. Out of town dates were common, as Hock had a lot of contacts outside Toronto - a bi-product of being in the Downchild Blues Band and on the road for many years. We had many discussions about driving habits, as I tend to drive a little over the speed limit, but lets say I’m a little conservative. My friends even call me "Grandpa" some times. Hock on the other hand, was "pedal to the metal". It made me a touch nervous as we often travelled home after the gig. He felt that being home in your own bed after a long journey was better than waking up in the hotel room in another city, and having to make the trip in the morning. Besides, why should Holiday Inn cut into our hard earned dough? Anyway, Hock had his favorite deli's and food stops that were often a little off the beaten track. We always had snacks for the drive home. Me being the kid, I would sometimes make a little bed in the back of the van, (never can sleep sitting up). Try to catch a little "kip". But every time Hock reached for another bite of a sandwich, the van seemed swerve a little from left to right. At 140 km's per hour, it shook you a wee bit! So needless to say, I would bolt upright in the back of the van. ’Never did catch up much on my sleep. Ahh...the road. Check out Hock Walsh’s biography About Mark Bird Stafford Mark is an active participant in the Toronto Blues Society's "Blues In The Schools" program and finds time to immerse himself in the International Milk Festival's musical events. A tireless performer, chances are good you'll catch him sitting in with a variety of better bands or featured acts wherever he and his harp may travel. Visit Mark's Website Read more Blues Heroes Stories from the bookTouched By the Blues Blues Guitar | Blues Lyrics | Blues Mp3 | Blues Concerts | Blues Video Guitar TAB | Concert Mp3 | Blues Music | Blues News | Allman Bros. Eric Clapton | BB King | Jimi Hendrix | Albert Collins | SRV | ZZ TOP © 1998-2005 Blues for Peace Corporation. All rights reserved.	Blues News Eric Clapton Jimi Hendrix Allman Brothers SRV Albert Collins