In the late 60's, the music scene in central Virginia wasn't really cooking, but I did get an opportunity to see a band, Steel Mill, at The String Factory' in Richmond featuring a very young Bruce Springsteen and we all new that he would be around for a while. During the 70's, I pulled time in Uncle Sam's drafted Army and came back from Viet Nam ready for some rock. The Eagles opened for Yes at the Richmond Coliseum and Charlie Daniels seemed to play in clubs monthly. We were lucky enough to see Rick Derringer with Edgar Winter's White Trash and Alice Cooper with Flo and Eddie.There is no doubt in my mind that the 70's opened up rock guitar for our generation and the staying power of that decade has yet to be matched. By the way, Wildwoman, your posts are legendary. Keep it up!