NEW YORK - Air guitar is growing in popularity (the U.S. competition has steadily grown in size since 2002) and is coming closer to a viable occupation for some.
The rules for air-guitar competition are simple:
• The guitar (which can be acoustic or electric) must be "invisible."
• "Air bands" are not allowed.
• "Air roadies" are OK.
• You can use a real pick.
The rest is an exercise of imagination — and for many, it's serious business ...
Not everyone is a believer. After a TV segment on air guitarists several years ago, CNN anchor Jack Cafferty declared: "That's the dumbest thing I've ever seen."
Well, I don't know. It's no dumber than karaoke - and at least you don't have to listen to them try and actually play like Jimmy Page.
Not sure I'd pay to attend a competition, however. Unless one of you were to compete ...? Hey, I'd join in as your air roadie!
Or air groupie? :)
Posted by: wende | June 27, 2006 at 11:34 PM