A Xylophone called Ethel

Misty Morning

My first real band was called Misty Morning - Nigel, Willie, Ivan and myself.  

We decided that we needed something to enhance the sound of two guitars, bass and sometimes piano. So one Saturday afternoon we headed into town to buy some percussion instruments.

Included in this treasure trove was a Xylophone.  

While we were down town a few pints were partaken of, and in a fit of hilarity we decided to name the new instruments!! The Xylophone was duly named Ethel.

Well!  We thought this was hilarious, as you would when you're 18 or 19!  

tha's me playing the xylophone on stage with Misty Morning

Poor Ethel only got used about twice or three times because we couldn't stop laughing every time we brought her out on stage.   Sadly the band met its demise when we moved on from university - good fun was had though.

This post is part of the 2014 A to Z blogging challenge