The thing that’s really rewarding is when people will say to me that they had actually given up the bass, but are going to start again because the online school seems like a good idea.

For the obvious reasons, furthering my children’s education and keeping my family healthy and thriving is my highest mission.

I’ll be forever grateful to this instrument for being the surfboard that I rode the wave of life on.

I’ve learned that, as much as you would like to, you can’t trust everyone.

The thing that's really rewarding is when people will say to me that they had actually given up the bass, but are going to start again because the online school seems like a good idea.

I'll be forever grateful to this instrument for being the surfboard that I rode the wave of life on

In rock 'n' roll, as we all know, the image is that it's one big party. But many times the reality is that it's the furthest thing from the party. There's the alcoholism and drug abuse that come because you're looking for that elusive 'thing,' and you don't know what it is or where it is. But you've got the money and the connections, and the choices are not always the healthiest.

Music is one of those things that becomes a soundtrack to our lives.

The Bassbone is just what I have been looking for... I can maintain the integrity of two instruments on stage or in the studio with control over the balance and keep my high standards for my low notes!

Steve Laury smokes playing octaves.