* I’ve seen Senate President Pro Tempore Don Harmon play guitar. I’ve gone to several gigs by Reps. Mike Tryon and Chad Hays (although I missed last night’s performance). I didn’t know that Rep. Martwick played in a band, however…

Robert F. Martwick, Illinois House of Representative, 19th District, sported a different persona Sat., Apr. 27, when he and the Chris N group rocked in Phyllis’ Musical Inn, 1800 W. Division St.

While Martwick tucked the guitar away when he was close to 9-years-old and when years later he told his bride that he wasn’t going to run for a political office again, Saturday night was proof that life can take unexpected turns.

The photo…

* The Question: Caption?

       

28 Comments - 47th Ward - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 12:27 pm: So you want to be a rock ‘n’ roll star? Then listen now to what I say Just get an electric guitar Then take some time and learn how to play And with your hair swung right And your pants too tight It’s gonna be all right Then it’s time to go downtown Where the agent man won’t let you down Sell your soul to the company Who are waiting there to sell plastic ware And in a week or two If you make the charts The girls’ll tear you apart The price you paid for your riches and fame Was it all a strange game? You’re a little insane The money, the fame, the public acclaim Don’t forget what you are You’re a rock ‘n’ roll star! - OneMan - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 12:31 pm: It was discovered that Rep Martwick has been secretly posing as Alex Lifeson of Rush or Alex Lifeson of Rush is Rep Martwick… Look at this picture http://bit.ly/100NDkP - Anonymous - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 12:37 pm: Gorgeous Black Beauty - rusty618 - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 12:47 pm: He can sit in with my band on that Les Paul! - MrJM - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 12:55 pm: I couldn’t help but be reminded of this: http://goo.gl/FFnCl – MrJM - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 12:59 pm: “A, C, C, C sharp, D …” “No, don’t tell him he’s not plugged in, look how much fun he’s having” “A, C …Dang, …A, C, C Sharp…” Although Rep. Martwick plays a mean ‘Axe’, members of his band forbade him from singing… - RonOglesby - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 12:59 pm: Is it me or does he look like Alan Tudyk? http://www.hotflick.net/pictures/005SNT_Alan_Tudyk_001.html - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 1:07 pm: “Are you from the Statehouse?” “No, Maam, I’m a musician” ——————————————— “Daydream believer, and a Homecoming Quee…ee en!” “When is my solo, when is my solo …be ready …” - Loop Lady - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 1:09 pm: he looks a a guy from the nort side of Chicaga to me…to the post: “This is SO much better than being in Springfield”… - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 1:11 pm: “Rep. Martwick plays both kinds of music… country and western” “We’re the Good Ole …House Dems… Boys Band ..” - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 1:34 pm: “Martwick …MARTWICK! You aren’t listening to me … I have the fea-vah, for some Cowbell!” “Chuck! Chuck, it’s Marvin. Your cousin, Marvin Berry. You know that new sound you’re looking …” - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 2:03 pm: Re-Election Blues … Got per diem on Monday I’m not a Mushroom no more They gimme all that money So much my pockets is sore More dough than I can use. Re-Election Blues. Went on Vacation on Tuesday Got a room and a big double bed Find a job tomorrow So tired felt like I was dead Aint no time to lose. Re-Election Blues. Hit the bars on Wednesday My friends put me up on a throne Got the bar tab later Swore I’d start drinking alone!! Did my Signed Bill make the News? Re-Election Blues! Woke up sick on Thursday Feelin like my head took a dare Looked down at my trousers All my pockets was bare This being my last Session was a ruse. Re-Election Blues. Went back around on Friday Asked for my seat on the Floor My friends had disappeared Speaker says, “Show him the Door!” What I done then aint news. Re-Election Blues. So I re-filed on Monday A little sad and sick at my heart All my fine plans was with my money Go away, a campaign needs to start “This guy never seems to lose.” Re-Election Blues. So you short-timers, let me tell you Dont get yourself throwed from your seat You might as well be runnin’ Or a Thirty-Year-Man Staff Recruitin crews give me the blues, Old Re-Election Blues. - Arthur Andersen - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 2:13 pm: “If you got the money, honey, I got the time..” - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 3:32 pm: (interruting the music over the loud speaker), “Darla …Darl,, your ‘Iced, Mocha, Frappachino’ is ready …” - Amalia - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 4:54 pm: NW side election day blues. - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 5:30 pm: “From Remco Records, Robert Martwick and the Northest Side Trucers proudly make available to you by this infomercial only… This wonderful CD has all of their Top Songs … ‘Two out of Three Seats Ain’t Bad’ ‘I got Norwood Park on My Mind’ ‘Fishing from the “Billy Banks”‘ ‘Roger, Billy, and Jimmy’ ‘Every Rosemont has a Thorn’ ‘Mulrolling Down to Springfield’ …And many many more! If you order now, Rep. Martwick and the Northwest Side Trucers will throw in one of their classics, never recorded before until now … ‘Someone Knocking at my Door, Do Me a Favor, vote Absentee, and Let Them In’ …You could pay $20, some even might say $30, but today, $9.95, and act now, and you get a 2 Cannoli from Caputo’s on Harlem. Caputo’s for all your food needs. Act now, Operators are standing by …” - steve schnorf - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 5:30 pm: “God bless the boys who make the noise…” - Rich Miller - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 6:05 pm: Good comments, just not very many. I think Martwick is proving to be a blog dud. He may like that, though, so I’m hesitant to rule out another post. lol - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 6:27 pm: I am struggling with Martwick. I blame myself. To the Post, “Is that a hang nail?” - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 6:44 pm: “… and although its been 25 years since he was discovered on that ancient computer site ‘You..tube’, his boyish good looks are still there. Those guitar lessons are finally paying off and he is packing them in by the dozens… in coffee shops, railway stops, and street corners that have yet to ban … Justin Bieber plays on, forever. For ‘Behind the Music’ …” - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 6:46 pm: “When did John Stamos learn to play the guitar, and turn blonde?” “We loved you in ‘Full House’ …” - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 7:07 pm: “I’m just a ‘Shroom, yes, I’m only a ‘Shroom, and I am sitting in a Committee Room…” - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 7:08 pm: “Rumor Has it … Rumor has it …Rumor has it I’m the ‘Shroom Cross is recruiting for … Rumor has it!” - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 7:12 pm: “I gave Speaker a Roll Call That had no win I gave Speaker Amendments That had no Spin I gave Speaker a story That haaad no ‘fin’ I gave…” (MJM grabs guitar, throws it against the wall, shattering) MJM: ….Sorry. - Oswego Willy - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 7:21 pm: “I was told to write music that included things I know about have seen so … bear with me….I think you might like this …” (Struggling, making it up as he goes along) “The Committeeman picks a candidate, the Committeeman picks a candidate, Hi ho the Dairy oh, the Committeeman picks a candidate… The Candidate picks …a staff… yeah a staff. the Candidate picks a staff, hi ho the Dairy oh, the Canidate picks a staff… The Staff picks … um, Media People …the Staff picks Media People, Hi ho the Dairy oh, the Staff picks … Media People… The Meida People get fired by Staff, the Media People get fired by Staff, Hi ho the Dairy, oh, the Media People get fired by Staff… The Speaker’s Guy reassigns the Staff, the Speaker’ Guy reassigns the Staff, Hi ho the Dairy oh, the Speaker’s Guy reassigns the Staff … The Speaker’s guy takes over everything … then guys come and walk precincts …and … Hi ho …then … then we win…” (Silence) Thank YOU!” - Elaine - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 7:56 pm: You can see the whole story at http://oururbantimes.com/barsclubsrestaurants/rob-martwick-illinois-rep-rocked-his-vocals-and-guitars-wicker-park - Just The Way It Is One - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 8:10 pm: Oh yeah, Baby, I”M cool, I’m SOOO cool, and a lit’ bit powerful too–just a lil’ bit, but still…! LET”S JAM!!! - zatoichi - Tuesday, Apr 30, 13 @ 9:17 pm: Laugh all you want, Ozzy called last night. Then the guys from Pantera want me to fill Dime’s spot on the reunion tour this summer. What a day! Sorry, comments for this post are now closed.