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THE FIRST MUSICAL INSTRUMENT
Started Oct. 6, 2008
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HEY JOHN,I'M HERE; Just celebrated my 82nd by getting behind the traps a wailing away cd of old favorites.
I think it is unfortunate that this aspec of gene's life should be getting so much attention after all these years,especially in view of todays attitude on drugs.we all know that many of the yesteryear,and todays musicians are using but gene's see...
Bruce,
Hope you're right about MD possibly doing something more for Louie in the future. You are certainly right about the stuff they have done for him in the past...in fact, that's a part of why I was so disappointed at the way they handled his ...
DEAR BRUCE; what a great service you are providing to those who love the big band sound. many thanks from some one who appreciates your effort,not to mention the great prices.
While I don't want to be in a position of defending Modern Drummer, or anyone for that matter, I will say that through the years, MD did an awful lot on Louie Bellson in terms of interviews, features, etc. I get the sense that they may do somethin...
Larry,
In the May 09 issue Remo had a 1 page ad expressing sympathy and gratitude to Louie. They ran the ad in the June issue as well. Alfred Music and Zildjian also ran full page ads...which were very nice...in the June issue.
On the last page ...
Hello David and all!
Sadly,what sells magazines is what drives the world. We drummers have not forgotten our roots. There is an apparent conflict between what sells today over what used to sell in the bygone era. Remember the drum battles and merc...
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- At 8:16pm on October 7, 2008,
Glenn A.K.A. Blind Dog said… - My first instrument was, dare I say it? The accordian. Although I learned to hate it, I did leard to sight read both bass and trebbel clef because of it. I took five years of starting when I was about ten. I switched to guitar at fifteen. Studied classical for about two years only to find out that there was no demand for it. at seventeen I got into rock, and shortly after, jazz. I've been a jazz musician ever since.
- At 2:55pm on August 6, 2008,
jim miller said…
- some of my fondest memories are,going to see a great movie,followed by a cartoon,then the news reel.svved the best for last.the curtains wouls close,then you would hear the theme of which ever band was on stage,the curtain would open,the house lights would hit the horns and you were in for 90 min.of great music.all for 60cents.and stay as long as you like!
- At 3:40am on August 6, 2008,
Terry Little said… - G'day Jim
And a big welcome to our Forum.
It is marvellous that you are still playing drums at your great age, something that we all aspire to.
We look forward to hearing from you regarding some of your musical experiences from the past 70 years.
Kindest regards
Terry
- At 12:47am on August 4, 2008,
- I am 81,been playing drums for 70 yrs.still play.set of traps at my house,another at sons house.delighted to keep the name (gene krupa)alive.i liked buddy for speed,dave tough for timing and gene for the tone he got out of those drums.
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