I’d gone through periods where I didn’t work live performances for probably seven or eight months at a time.
Meaning of the quote
There were times when the musician Johnny Rivers didn't perform live shows for about seven or eight months in a row. He would take a break from playing live concerts for a while before starting to perform again.
About Johnny Rivers
Johnny Rivers was a successful American musician who achieved popularity in the 1960s and 1970s as a singer and guitarist. He was known for his versatile and influential style, and had several hit singles during his career, including “Memphis”, “Secret Agent Man”, and “Summer Rain”.
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I got to see all these incredible blues players, like Jimmy Reed.
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I accepted an offer to do a concert for the reopening of the Mall of Memphis.
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I was working at this club in downtown L.A. from four to eight at night, just Eddie Rubin, the drummer, and I.
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The web site and the Internet are a whole new ball game.
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I think my favorite album was probably Realization.
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But I always loved songs with great lyrics.
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