Rob MacKillop

**grahambop** · 06-09-2018, 12:42 PM

**zdub** · 06-09-2018, 01:00 PM

That Honky Tonk Women version epitomizes one thing about the banjo that even its detractors have to admit - it is hard not to smile when listening to banjo music.

**grahambop** · 06-09-2018, 03:16 PM

**marcwhy** · 06-09-2018, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by joe2758

i heard he’s nearly 7’ tall

With hands like Tal Farlow!

Actually, I believe "Rob" is really just an urban legend, sort of like the Dread Pirate Roberts or someone ..

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**WillMbCdn5** · 06-09-2018, 10:30 PM

I heard say he plays a magical guitar made by an Elf.....

Will

**Rob MacKillop** · 06-10-2018, 03:50 AM

Haha. You guys.

Well, the Stones were an experience. You have to take your hat off to them. They work incredibly well as a band, and know how to put on a show. Suffice to say our 21-year-old daughter declared it the best gig she'd ever seen, and she's been to a lot. The noise was incredible, and when the 80,000 crowd roared along, it was like being caught in a hurricane. An experience I won't forget in a hurry. Three of them are 74, with Charlie Watts, the engine, 75. What can you say? It was phenomenal. Glad I went.

**Woody Sound** · 06-18-2018, 02:59 PM

Originally Posted by Rob MacKillop

VKat, I no longer play the banjo. Funds are always tight, so I tend to sell before buying, and sometimes just need to sell to get by. But I tend to work on projects, which stops me from getting in a rut, and let's face it most string instruments (not bowed) use a similar technique. I did try playing cello and viol, but found the string tension and bow technique too time consuming.

I have five Mel Bay books coming out this year: three for mandolin, one for fretless bass guitar, and another of solo guitar pieces by Belgian composer, Gilbert Isbin. What's next? I never know. That's what makes it interesting! I love bouts of boredom, it means something is brewing!

I'm waiting for you to break out the vihuela!