CongaBoard Roll Call - Ages - How old are you people??? lol

[Bongorific]

Hello all...pretty seasoned bunch here.
I'm 56...drums since 63 and congas since 76...Traded a 67 Ecconoline for some Gon Bops and Camping gear. Still got the Gon Bops but camping gear is long gone

Peace
Bongo

[afrocubarico]

Just turned 39 two weeks ago and didn't learn to play congas until I was 37. I've been playing for slightly under two years now and I absolutely love it! I wish I could do nothing but practice for 8 hours a day and then listen to my CDs for another 8 hours!

afrocubarico

[tocandorumba]

31 years old, playing since I was 2. Used to set up my percussion on my bed like it was a drum kit. Also I remember playing a deerskin tom-tom while my dad played guitar.

Started on snare in 5th grade (one of my friends who played sax ended up playing with Patato, Eddie Palmieri & Tito Puente- small world!). Played in concert band, marching band(!) & jazz band in high school. Switched to congas in jazz band after hearing Mongo. Gigged percussion for some funk & soul bands.

I always have a song in my head and will play along on any available surface! Great thread!

[louvega]

I'm 54. Playing since 12. In Catano, PR, there was always jamming sessions going on around town or in high school.

[louvega]

I'm 54. Playing since 12. In Catano, PR, there was always jamming sessions going on around town or in high school.