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AIBU at the age of 37 to want to be a rock star?

421 replies

alistron1 · 30/08/2011 16:20

Obviously I know it will never happen, but whereas other people dream about winning the lottery, having a new car or buying the house of their dreams... I dream about being the front woman of a band headlining at glastonbury Grin

I do play in a duo with DP, but so far we've not been brave enough (or able to agree on a set list) to perform properly in public (only in front of friends/family)

I just want to be Robert Plant (but not if he's the one boffing liz jones)

My DP and kids think that I'm a saddo. And they are probably right Wink

Flame me and make me bloody grow up.

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giyadas · 31/08/2011 00:04

"he knows at 30, it's not fuckin' likely" Grin Sad

Tim, you're in! Grin

rimmerfleadick · 31/08/2011 00:05

It can happen.
I was watching Dogs days are over on youtube.
Florence thanks everyone saying it was a special moment to be on stage, "who would of thought from the tea tent to be up here"

redheadbedhead · 31/08/2011 06:45

wow it really kicked off in here last night didn't it? you guys are freaking crazy

Thumbwitch · 31/08/2011 07:11

wow, you bunch of complete caaaaahs - I can't believe this started after I'd gone to bed and I missed it!

I want in - I have me own leather trousers even though they'd only go round one leg now and everything! And I used to be a singist in a function band - we played in public and got paid about £20 each but it's still money.

So I'll fight yer for some of the songs, Alistron - or do backing vocals for the others (I do mean harmonising).

And I've still got rock chick hair i.e. long messy and in my face, so I'm sorted - unless you are insisting on group mullets, in which case I'd have to stick a wig on for the mulletty bit.

Oh yeah, and can we do Black Velvet and Etta James, cos they're my best songs, innit.

(just so you know, I didn't start my band singist bit until I was ~34/35, and was still doing it at 40, so it's not too late Grin)

papooshka · 31/08/2011 07:17

I missed it too and no are definitely not bu....I am 42 and still harbour thoughts of performing on a stage somewhere big...closest I get is in a choir! But I am pushing my dd aged 4 towards it, I will be the pushy mother in the background living vicariously through her, she loves it I promise Wink

tsunami · 31/08/2011 07:30

I've been in a band before (we once almost got paid, then that fell through) so I feel the glittering peak of my career has crested...also can't cope with the alcohol intake any more... BUT I have new muscles from my Zumba class and great bum cleavage with the right trousers, and am applying (pretty please?) for the position of Roadie/Sparks. I gotta van. Kind of.

ripstheirthroatoutliveupstairs · 31/08/2011 07:47

Speaking as MANAGER, I think I get to say who is in, out, takes drugs, has a breakdown and choose the songs you perform.
tsunami, as long as you don't embarrass us by propostitoning impressionable young people.

Thumbwitch · 31/08/2011 07:51

ripstheirthroatout (aka KLU, no?) ah gwan, puleese lemme in and lemme do those two songs - they're my bestest (apart from Fairground Attraction's Perfect, but that might not fit the mood of the MNsters)

ThePathanKhansWoman · 31/08/2011 08:18

Jeez man that Absinthe fruitshoot is lethal, what happened??

Man i ended up in a bad place.

ripstheirthroatoutliveupstairs · 31/08/2011 08:20

OK Thumwitch, you're in as long as you are prepared to give 230% (or whatever ridiculous phrase they use on BGT)
I am KLU but currently hiding behind my wolef name for anonymity. I think band managers get mobbed and want to avoid that.

AfternoonDelight · 31/08/2011 08:21

Duuuude... what happened last night?

Last thing I remember is opening a carton of capri sun with alistron....

alistron1 · 31/08/2011 08:28
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alistron1 · 31/08/2011 08:29

rips, as manager I demand a cup of tea and some cheese spread on toast. The talent needs looking after.

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ripstheirthroatoutliveupstairs · 31/08/2011 08:37

I don't make tea, tis the piss of the devil. It will be coffee only in my land/band.
Also, the caterers will take car of your outrageous diva ish demands of cheese on toast.

chimchar · 31/08/2011 08:57

Morning. Can I volunteer for tour manager/stage crew? I can erect a mean bell tent.

Will you be wanting errr.... bunting on stage?

Centerparcs have made enquiries as to the availability of "nyce ham" over the October half term.....

RedBlanket · 31/08/2011 09:26

Coffee Only, I'm sensing creative differences already.

TheLadyEvenstar · 31/08/2011 09:31

Do You need backing dancers? I can dance, play guitar, violin and steel band Grin

AfternoonDelight · 31/08/2011 09:42

Not just coffee only - Nescafe only.

alistron1 · 31/08/2011 09:49

I can go for bunting, I think if it was made out of ham it would be a nyce touch.

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alistron1 · 31/08/2011 09:50

rips, I want cheese spread on toast, not cheese

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iklboo · 31/08/2011 09:55

alistron I got Low Low, Laughing Cow (lite & full fat), Seriously Strong & Dairylea cheese spreads. What can I get ya? Which bread? I'll speak to some people I know.

alistron1 · 31/08/2011 09:57

I WANT DAIRYLEA ON MEDIUM SLICED LIGHTLY TOASTED WHITE AND I WANT IT BLOODY NOW.

That was my first rockstar tantrum. I enjoyed it. I came over all elton john.

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ripstheirthroatoutliveupstairs · 31/08/2011 10:01

I'll talk to the catering crew. No instant coffee allowed I'm afraid, it's freshly ground - vacuum packed at a push all the way.
Woolston neighbourhood hub have expressed interest in Nice Ham, but not until christmas although they are looking for a turn for Saturdays big event in the park.

iklboo · 31/08/2011 10:02

Meet me by the stage door & I'll sort you out alistron. Let's say a 'friend' went to 'the caff' for you .

tsunami · 31/08/2011 10:03

rips, have no fear - I won't proposition young people. I spend all my spare time trying to get away from them. And the musicians aren't the only divas around here...I need to check off a few T&C. I'm OK with coffee, but NOT instant. Can I bring an espresso machine onstage while I'm Roadying? I'll check the wattage against the Marshalls. And do Roadies get free olives?
Finally, can I wear an orchid in my bum cleavage?

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