1979 What were you doing?

[stratjacket]

I was 8, a tee-ball all star, playing War with pine cones in the patch of woods down the street, riding bikes, streaking at 2:00am, probably singing I’m a Rhinestone Cowboy (it was my favorite tune). It all kind of blends together. I didn’t start playing guitar until I was 15.

 

[NaturalBornBoy]

I was 1 so most likely shitting and peeing in my diapers.

 

[Devin]

Swimming in my pappy's balls

 

[Wayniac3]

Was 10... spending all day in the pool or at the beach during the summer -playing baseball, basketball, football... also the year we moved to our 2nd house.
Also was 1 year away from being introduced to VH by my middle school music teacher, at which point my life took a cool turn.

 

[psychodave]

I remember buying the second Van Halen album in 1979. I distinctly remember playing it and thinking why the fuck are they playing a Linda Rhonstadt song. ?

 

[2ncicu]

Playing in a cover band at 16. Bought a brand new Marshall JMP MK II vertical input 1/2 stack for 2K. Sounded like shit. Bought a white face Rat to help it but used it as a distortion pedal instead of a boost. Learned my lesson after I sold the whole mess to my Brother whom knew how to use the Rat as a Boost. Lost 1k from that mess. He still has the same setup and it sounds awesome- he knew how to use the equipment, older and experienced- I did not.

 

[guitarmike]

I was 17 I remember seeing Kiss with Judas Priest. Getting a Hondo les paul copy . Saving money for a Marshall.

I was 16, just got my driver's license, a 1969 Camaro, and 3rd row dead center tickets to Kiss with Priest opening for them. Life was good!

 

[scottosan]

Holding up a Farrah Fawcett poster with one hand.

Lay it flat on the bed, then you’ll have both hands free, you amateur