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1959–1961: classical piano lessons (motivated by grandfather's monetary bribes) 1963: buys Danelectro guitar and Supro amp from neighbor (his first) – cost $90 1966: turned on to John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers with Eric Clapton when a friend brings the lp home after a trip to UK... begins playing for keeps 1967: witnesses Clapton and Cream's string of appearances at Boston's Psychedelic Supermarket, also Butterfield in Harvard Square 1968: after high school, lands gig as house band at Psychedelic Supermarket, playing with such diverse acts as the Greatful Dead, Steve Miller, and the Moody Blues 1969: moves to NYC to collaborate on the musical poetry endeavor "Magic Terry & The Universe"... records for Atlantic and Columbia... signs to Premier Talent Agency... MTU implodes after initial show at Boston Tea party exposes philosophical differences between band leaders... Billy plays with Hendrix as the latter forms Band of Gypsies 1971: Berkeley School of Music ...