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December 2004 Archive About Billy Morrison
Word from the Desert  (December 31, 2004)

I'm posting this from my laptop in the desert, somewhere near Palm Springs. As I sit outside on a sun lounger, watching the amazing sunset over the mountains, sipping a drink, smoking a Benson & Hedges cigarette (an imported one from the UK - the strong kind, not the weak lights you get in the drugstore) and watching people play golf about 20 feet away from me, I forget what I'm...oh yes, that's right. Music. Guitars. Noise... Continue reading "Word from the Desert"



The Xmas Spirit  (December 22, 2004)

Ahh, it's that time of year again. The time when an unspoken madness creeps into the minds of the population. When that slightly crazed look takes hold in the eyes. And when thousands of kids start running around department stores and malls grabbing things, shaking things, and screaming at the top of their voices... Continue reading "The Xmas Spirit"



Greetings!  (December 15, 2004)

"The powers that be" must be crazy! They've let me loose with my own column here on Modern Guitars Magazine! And they tell me I can do what I want, so be prepared for anything. Mostly mundane ramblings, but also the occasional slice of inspired genius. Who knows - I'm sure I'll get into the swing of things after a little while. Feel free to ask me questions, give me ideas for this column, and generally become a part of it... Continue reading "Greetings!"



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