I got my first guitar
the 24th of December 1964, a gift from my parents.
This really changed my life.
Summer of ´65 and the Eko aucustic sixstring.....That summer I was constantly playing this piece of nice italian craftsmanship.
I just kept on playing. All day and most of the night. Year after year....
(Indeed, it was hard for my poor fingertips.)
The group was called "The Germs". I played together with my cousin Peter. He had a nice Egmont guitar. Almost as hazardous as the Eko to play. We really loved music!
The
Germs
1965-1967
Reharsing. Always rehearsing...
...playing, singing. Always carrying our guitars. Totally devoted to our music. A mix of simple blues and covers.
There were some memorable moments. Here we are performing some strange
song on stage in our barn in Roslagen. Another Peter is performing as
a guest artist. I had got a Hagstrom Electric
guitar, financed by my generous brother. Thank you, Bosse !
The PA-system was a tape recorder and some radio sets. Notice the small guitar amp close to my left foot. (20 Watts or so)
