Tuesday, April 6, 2010

3 LEGENDS OF AIR GUITAR.


I think I was 12, no 10 actually when I picked up my first air guitar. It was a Zoomcaster 7523 (hey, if I can have an imaginary guitar I can certainly make up the name). I remember it had gold sparkly trim, a worn leather strap, and a badass whammy bar. Every night in my Fred Flintstone™ Underoos® I rocked the house (aka: standing alone in front of my mirror), jamming to such hard classics as …

  • It’s Still Rock and Roll To Me – Billy Joel
  • Magic – Olivia Newton-John
  • Celebration Kool and The Gang

I had talent. I really did. There was no doubt. Unfortunately like all kids that age, I threw all of my imagination away for real toys (made by the man) like the Atari 2600, 2XL Robot, and the Millenium Falcon. If I had only kept it up, who knows. Maybe I could’ve competed at the US Air Guitar Championships 20 plus years later. Or better still, been inducted into the US Air Guitar Hall of Fame.



US AIR GUITAR AT A GLANCE.

  • Competitive circuit founded in 2003
  • In competition an air guitarist’s performance must only last 60 seconds.
  • NO imaginary drums are allowed.
  • Winner of National competition receives tix to the world competition in Oulu, Finland


UPCOMING AIR GUITAR TOUR /COMPETITION DATES:

  • April 9 – New York City – Brooklyn Bowl
  • April 10 – Washington DC – 930 Club
  • April 15 – Chicago – Metro
  • April 24 – Los Angeles – Troubadour
  • May 28 – Las Vegas – Hard Rock

Tickets are usually $14 / Entry fee is around $20

Click here for the full list of city dates.


BITCHIN’ US AIR GUITAR HALL OF FAMERS.

These are the best of the best. To earn a spot in this group you need to have won the 2 big events (country & world) OR, place pretty high in a slew of regional competitions. If you have ever thought of picking up an air guitar now or in the near future here are your 3 NEW Rock Gods!


DAVID “C-DIDDY” JUNG

  • From: Brooklyn, NY
  • Victories: 2003 National and World titles
  • Loves to jam to: Extreme



MIRI “SONYK-ROK” PARK

  • From: Brooklyn, NY
  • Victories: 2004 National and World titles
  • Loves to jam to: Van Halen



CRAIG “HOT LIXX HULAHAN” BILLMEIER

  • From: Alameda, CA
  • Victories: 2006, 2008 National finals and 2008 World title
  • Loves to jam to: Metallica


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10 comments:

  1. The other day air quotes, today air guitars. Maybe you can keep it going and do a little something on Air Supply. I'm a closet fan. Really.I never knew they had competitions. I mean, I think it sounds familiar, but that's really funny.

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  2. I'd watch air guitar a la Air Supply any day. ;)

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  3. I didn't know Hello Kitty played air guitar. I have a new respect for her. Very good, funy post - especially with the Fred Flintstone underoo image.
    Cheers,
    Robyn

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  4. Couldn't get past the Underoos part. *chuckle
    My boys are 38, 33, 31 and I still have their Underoos!

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  5. "________________________________________!"
    That was an air comment...

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  6. Excellent Billy Joel song, though that one I would say is more about the drums.

    But, 'Magic' by Olivia Newton John... things are starting to make sense now. lol

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  7. I never knew they had competitions! I so would have continued practicing after Jr. High!

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  8. Pat Tillett just wrote one of the funniest things I have ever read....

    Air comment.... Fantastic. Can't be beat.

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