Growing up in the 1960s-70s in queens I wasnt exposed to many different musical genres. My friends were all classical rock people. Stones, Beatles,Zeppelin. The Who,Pink Floyd,Yes,Deep Purple,Santana etc.. were all considered acceptable music. However I wanted more, I wanted to hear different styles and being the younger brother of John by a mere 11 1/2 months I had the best teacher anyone could ask for. Back in 1977 is when the change began, when John brought home David Bowie's Low album. I remember listening to side 1 it was great.Side 2 however was like nothing I'd ever heard before, at first I couldnt believe this was Bowie, John told me Brian Eno produced the albumi I listened a few more times and was hooked. He opened my world to the likes of Eno,Fripp,Talking Heads,all the way to Ravi Shankar. I am still amazed how much knowledge my brother can retain, its a true gift and I an very fortunate to have him as a brother, and more importantly one of my best friends.
Jerry Schaefer

Jerry Schaefer

Jerry from Queens