According to Wikipedia "Liner notes were an occasion for thoughtful signed essays on the artist by another party, often a sympathetic music journalist". I can't promise that I'll take on a second personality, deliver thoughtful essays, or try my hand at music journalism, but I will endeavour to "pull back the curtain" to provide my views on artistry and creativity.
My name is Rocket Alexander. I am a musician/doodler/sci-fi enthusiast and all around creative person. I've spent the better part of 32 years writing songs, playing gigs, and day dreaming about my next creative project. I'm not purporting to be any kind of authority on music making, artwork, or creative living. I am just a lonely artists trying to navigate the COVID pandemic with the hopes of finding a community of creative loving people.
My absolute favourite part of being a musician has been live performance. Give me a dimly lit stage in a grimy basement bar and I'm one happy astronaut. It's been almost a year since live music had to take an abrupt and indefinite hiatus. The adjustment has been difficult, and left me feeling disconnected from my creative comrades.
In an attempt to re-establish myself as a creator I'm offering the community my own insight into living a creative life. Let's have a conversation about creativity and community! I want to share my experiences, swap stories, and get back in the scene. Silent no more.
I really do like drawing things. Here is a quick self-portrait:
