I was born on December 13, 1950. My passion for music came from my dad. It began when I was about four or five years old. My parents would return home from a night out dancing and dining, often inviting friends over to enjoy hors d'oeuvres, dance, and listen to the latest 33 LP vinyl records, which my dad always provided. The music would wake me, and Iād secretly watch them from behind the living room sofa. They danced to The Andrews Sisters, Perry Como, Nat King Cole, Patti Page, Tony Bennett, and Frank Sinatra. Music was always a big part of my childhood thanks to my dad.Ā However, it wasnāt until February 1964 when The Beatles arrived in the USA for their first television appearance that everything changed. I was in the hospital after a hernia operation when my dad visited and excitedly told me about The Beatles. I was 14 and had never heard of them, but after seeing them, I became obsessed with music and wanted to be part of it. The problem was, I had no musical talent. Ā One day at a junior high assembly, a band performed "Wipe Out." I'd never heard or seen a live band before. The bass vibrated in my chest and made me emotional. Leaving the auditorium, I was physically shaking. Not long after, a school friend invited me to his bandās practice. Although I didnāt like him, I went to hear the music. To my surprise, it was the same band from the assembly, led by Abel Montoya. Abel asked if I was a singer, as they needed one. Feeling this might be my one chance, I lied and said yes. I auditioned the next day, singing Elvis songs, with too much leg-shaking and flawed lyrics. I failed the audition, but Abel saw my determination and asked if I played guitar. I lied again; I just wanted in. When I got home, my mom asked if Iād gotten the part. I said no, they were looking for a guitar player now. Ā Things looked bleak: my dad had left the family when I was about three or four, Iād recently been in the hospital, and Iād blown my shot at stardom. And then, a miracle: my mom's boyfriend brought a guitar to our house. When I asked if he played it, he said no. When I asked if it was his, he replied, āNo, itās yours.ā Thatās when I began learning guitar. If it werenāt for my mom, I wouldnāt be the musician I am today. Love you, Mom.
Special thanks to Able Montoya, who taught me my first few guitar chords, and to Bob Delgado, who introduced me to the blues and Jeff Beck, which changed the way I express my guitar style.Ā
The following videos showcase a combination of original songs and cover tracks, with all guitar and instruments performed by me. I used virtual instruments for the string sections and programmed drum machines for the rhythm tracks. The woman featured throughout the videos is Shere Thu Thuy, a renowned Vietnamese Italo/New Wave artist from the 1980s. She is also my wife.
Walking my boots
Original song
Rock Guitar
The Battle of Greed
Original songĀ
Rock Guitar
Every day I Have The Blues
Cover by the Blues Shifters
Blues Rock Guitar
Amor
Rock Guitar
Stand By Your Man
CountryĀ Guitar solo
The Christmas Song
Jazz Guitar solo
You belong to meĀ
(Oldies but goodies)
Featuring:Ā Shere Thu Thuy on vocalsĀ and me on guitar
Robins Song (Seabiscuit)
Original song
Rock Guitar
I see Angeles
Original song
Rock Guitar
Honey come back
Original song
Blues Rock Guitar
December 13
Relaxing music
Rock Guitar
Solitaire
Original song by Alan Nguyen
Rock Guitar solo by Eric Teggers
Vocalist- Shere Thu Thuy
Keyboards relaxing music
Original song
Guilty Consciences
Original Song
RockĀ
Sunset Spoon
Original song
Rock Guitar
Them Changes
Blues Guitar
The Yo Yo song
Original song
Rock Guitar
Moonlight in Vermont
Romantic guitar
Gredel
Original song
Relaxing music (Piano)
Death Squad
Original song
Rock Guitar
Something's going on in my room
Blues rock guitar
Sweet Street Soul
Blues Guitar
My Guitar
Rock/blues
Julia
Original song
Rock Guitar
ScooBy Snacks
Original song
Blues/Rock Guitar
The following links showcase a comprehensive collection of songs, music videos, blogs, and documentaries that I've created for Shere Thu Thuy, a renowned Vietnamese recording artist who emerged during the new wave, Euro, and Italo music scenes of the 1980s. Each piece of music and all lyrics featured in these works are entirely my original creations, performed by me. These creative contributions have been officially copyrighted from 2010 to the present, ensuring that my artistic integrity and intellectual property are protected. Feel free to explore the links to experience the unique sound and cultural influence of Shere Thu Thuyās artistry.
There are 268 videos on this channel, and 147 are my originals. https://www.youtube.com/@Timbrick3750/videos
There are 46 videos on this channel, and 28 are my originals.Ā https://www.youtube.com/@Gibson3750/videos
Ā I produced this CD with all my favouriteĀ
local punk bands
This was my first rock recording album
This was my 1st Classic acoustic guitar album
This was a hard rock band I joined back in the 80's. I'm the one to the far right. I was their bass guitar player.
I created a hard rock band called Blue Rebel in 1980s. The band had five members, and I was there singer.Ā
No! I'm not high. I have a bad habit of squinting when using a flash camera.Ā Here I am with Kenny Rogers. I was his guitar player inĀ Southern California.Ā Gibson Amphitheatre, Universal studios Hollywood, Universal City, Ca.Ā Tuesday 02 August 1977.Ā And I was also on his Southern California coastal tour as his lead guitar man.Ā
Here I am goofing around and testing a cheep videoĀ camera I bought on Ebay for $50.Ā
Here I am, fat and chubby, interviewingĀ for the art show named "RAW" held in Orange County. In this video, Iām interviewing featured makeup artist Julie Mendez in Orange County. Shere and I produced all the interviews for this show. Credit goes to Tom Daniels for filming this video.
I served as the house interviewer and MC for the art show RAW, held in Orange County. In this video, I interview featured mechanical sculpture artist Michael Davies. Shere and I produced all the interviews for this show, with filming credit to Tom Daniels.
Here I am singing another song I wrote for my play. Flowers For Beth".Ā
Here is another song I sang with Shere Thu Thuy
Song title "The Prayer"
Here I am singing a cover song with Shere Thu Thuy. Note: Iām not a singer. This performance came together out of desperationāwe couldnāt find a male vocalist willing and available to sing the male part, so I gave in. Oh well!
Here I am with Shere Thu Thuy, hosting an all-female singing show we produced called āMy Fair Ladies.ā This event took place at Panorama Village in the City of Hemet, CA.