Chris Close started with an old acoustic guitar, 3 power chords, and screaming vocal chords. Over the years, he learned 7 chords and (almost) how to sing. Him and a friend with a harmonica, a singing dog, and a banjo, had a band until some drunk chick broke the neck of the banjo, then the dog got put up for adoption. A fast four piece was later formed with Chris on mandolin. They played a $50 gig. ... more