Name:
Age: 64.
Instruments: Guitar and vocals.
Band: I do a solo.
Day job: Full-time musician.
Hometown: Dexter, N.Y.
Current residence: Edgewater.
Type of music you perform: Rhythm and blues (my favorite), all styles.
Repertoire sampler: "Only You Hold the Answer" (original), "Six Strings Down" (Jimmie Vaughan), "Long Lost Train" (original), "Moon Dance" (Van Morrison), "Black Magic Woman" (Santana), "Wonderful Tonight" (Eric Clapton), "Just the Way You Are" (Billy Joel).
Upcoming area gigs: 2-6 p.m. Fridays, Caribbean Jack's, 701 Ballough Road, Daytona Beach. 2-6 p.m. Saturdays, Captain's Cove, 4380 Carraway Place, Sanford.
CDs: "Bob Kissell's Real Music," "Better Off With the Blues," "Let's Have a Party," "Bob Kissell & Friends" -- all are sold at my venues from the stage for $10, or call 386-478-6311.
Taking Notes
Who or what inspired you to take up music?
The motivation was how to get the girls!
What was the most unusual or memorable gig you've ever played?
I was the opening act for Freddie and the Dreamers ("I'm Telling You Now"), Syracuse War Memorial, Syracuse, N.Y., April 1965. Also on the same date -- Wayne Fontana and the Mindbenders ("Game of Love").
What musician/celebrity/historical person would you most like to have dinner with?
Bob Seger.
What was the last book you read?
"Chronicles: Volume One" by Bob Dylan.
What CD/tape/music is in your car/home stereo/iPod right now?
Dick's Hat Band from Birmingham, Ala.
What is your favorite movie?
"Dead Poets Society."
What was the best concert you ever attended?
Leslie West and Mountain, Syracuse War Memorial, 1969. The song was "Mississippi Queen." He is my favorite guitar idol!
"If I didn't play music, I would...":
Travel more extensively.
"I'd sell my soul for...":
A 1964 Gretsch Country Gentleman guitar.
I used to get to as many of Bob's performances as possible during the 1960's in the Watertown, NY area. I think the most enjoyable performances were at Pine Lodge. It was magical. No other word for it. Memphis Blues Again and all the rest. You had to be there.