I was born September 1,1955 on the south side of Chicago,
Illinois. As a child I always had an intense feeling about music.
But due to economic strains on my family during my youth, I was
unable to explore and develop my musical interest. However, in
1970 I was blessed with an opportunity to experience music in a
new light. One of my sisters was a member of an all girl band. I
hung around their practice sessions and was gravitated to the
drums. One day I picked up the sticks and that was it, I was
hooked. That was the beginning of my amateur career. As a
young teenager I taught myself to play. I got together with some
other friends and we formed a Funk, R&B and Blues band called
the "Mighty Forces". We became professionals doing some
traveling and playing local venues. This went on until I could not
afford to actively play anymore because of the responsibilities of
having children. This turned out to be a career changing period
in my life, but the passion for music never faded. To that end, I
always felt that someday I would have a second opportunity to
achieve that which has eluded me for so long. In May of 2007, I
chanced upon an excellent, intuitive and powerful software
music application (MIXCRAFT) which gave me the tools and
inspiration to regain and move forward with my music
aspirations. It has been a difficult task to this point, but patience;
diligence and divine spirit is paying off. I am using my computer
as a "DAW" (digital audio workstation), a M-Audio Axiom 49
keyboard and my vintage "Pearl" drum set to design, compose
and arrange my style of music. I wish to share this music with the
world from my personal website: http://supermayne.com. Whether
my music pleases the masses or is just considered mediocre fan
fair, I have truly re-discovered the joy and passion associated
with how music can affect people. I have now dedicated myself to
the art & passion of my personal music. No matter if this becomes
profitable or otherwise, it is something that means the world to
me and I will continue to strive for musical excellence. Without
any doubt, I appreciate music's power and spirit! Please take it
upon yourself to join me on my musical and spiritual journey.
Thank You, stay cool and may GOD bless! ...SMP
Illinois. As a child I always had an intense feeling about music.
But due to economic strains on my family during my youth, I was
unable to explore and develop my musical interest. However, in
1970 I was blessed with an opportunity to experience music in a
new light. One of my sisters was a member of an all girl band. I
hung around their practice sessions and was gravitated to the
drums. One day I picked up the sticks and that was it, I was
hooked. That was the beginning of my amateur career. As a
young teenager I taught myself to play. I got together with some
other friends and we formed a Funk, R&B and Blues band called
the "Mighty Forces". We became professionals doing some
traveling and playing local venues. This went on until I could not
afford to actively play anymore because of the responsibilities of
having children. This turned out to be a career changing period
in my life, but the passion for music never faded. To that end, I
always felt that someday I would have a second opportunity to
achieve that which has eluded me for so long. In May of 2007, I
chanced upon an excellent, intuitive and powerful software
music application (MIXCRAFT) which gave me the tools and
inspiration to regain and move forward with my music
aspirations. It has been a difficult task to this point, but patience;
diligence and divine spirit is paying off. I am using my computer
as a "DAW" (digital audio workstation), a M-Audio Axiom 49
keyboard and my vintage "Pearl" drum set to design, compose
and arrange my style of music. I wish to share this music with the
world from my personal website: http://supermayne.com. Whether
my music pleases the masses or is just considered mediocre fan
fair, I have truly re-discovered the joy and passion associated
with how music can affect people. I have now dedicated myself to
the art & passion of my personal music. No matter if this becomes
profitable or otherwise, it is something that means the world to
me and I will continue to strive for musical excellence. Without
any doubt, I appreciate music's power and spirit! Please take it
upon yourself to join me on my musical and spiritual journey.
Thank You, stay cool and may GOD bless! ...SMP
John W Bailey
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