Steve Bosley....
Hi, I'm Steve Bosley. You could stop here, but, please, read on.
I first heard about Doug and the Slugs from Bob Popowich, who was at that time, bass player with 6 Cylinder. He informed me these guys were auditioning bass players. My first response was "aren't they a punk band?" I was intrigued because they had gained notoriety through just a few theme dances. So, I auditioned in Oct 78 and was their obvious choice -- as I was the first one to actually bring a bass guitar and knew how to tune it (something, that as time went on, would prove to be an increasing challenge as complimentary back-stage refreshments became more plentiful.) And besides, I had my own stage lights AND could run them from the stage while playing.... They told me I got the gig, I said I'd think about it ... and when the call didn't come in from Joan Jett, I took the gig.
I also knew how to silk-screen T-shirts and ran off several editions of the original Doug and the Slugs T-shirts -- a job I later delegated to Doug, as my role as the "evening Slug ambassador about town" increased. These T-shirts are now collector's items, still worth several dollars each.
I remained the bass player for Doug and the Slugs for 16 years (oh, what a night!) I'm currently playing bass for legendary blues artist David Gogo as well as doing some work with Steelhip. Of course, I don't really need a full time gig due to the mammoth residuals I still receive from my work with Doug and the Slugs.
What else can I tell you about myself, you ask? I'm still "Rockin' the Night Away" (MY choice for the first Slugs' album title......)
Updated March 4, 2000
If you've got any more to add Steve, please feel free to write
to me!........
Ellen