Forum: General Discussion
Yesterday, 01:15 PM
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Re: Tower of Power
"Back To Oakland" began my abandonment of wanting to play rock. I heard it back around 1980 for the first time and it totally changed my direction of what kind of drummer I wanted to become.
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Forum: Drums
05-17-2013, 06:49 PM
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Re: Newb question: Brooklyns or classic bops
For some goofy reason, I get quoted in this thread as being the person who said something negative about Maxwell's.......... I'm more than happy with Maxwell's since I have purchased most of my...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-17-2013, 06:44 PM
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Re: Drum Solo's - disappointed
I'm not remotely good enough to post a solo of my own concoction. I do post solo pieces that I have worked out via a transcript. Within my posts there's always improvisation of time before and...
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Forum: Drums
05-17-2013, 02:55 AM
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Forum: Drums
05-17-2013, 01:16 AM
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Forum: Drums
05-17-2013, 01:14 AM
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Forum: Drums
05-16-2013, 01:24 PM
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Forum: Drums
05-16-2013, 03:57 AM
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Re: Newb question: Brooklyns or classic bops
Though I don't own Brooklyn's, I do own a New Classic and USA Custom bop set
Both are incredible instruments. I would not discount the classics because they are not made in the USA. Infact, I...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-16-2013, 03:02 AM
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Replies: 36
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Re: Does your family understand?
Great statement Larry! On that point, yet in the opposite direction, my Dad let me discover the interest on my own. No pushing or directing me to it. It was by my own personal exploration and...
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Forum: Drums
05-16-2013, 01:09 AM
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Forum: General Discussion
05-14-2013, 03:28 AM
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Replies: 36
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Re: Does your family understand?
My parents totally got it. I came from a musical Dad who was also a drummer. His whole life outside of the family revolved around jazz. That was the case up until his death.
My wife's family...
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Forum: Drum Technique
05-12-2013, 11:32 AM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Newbie Jazz Drummer practice routine help.
You're very welcome. I play both grips. Matched grip was all I used when I studied and played Orchestral. I still use matched and somedays have to due to arthritic reasons. It's easier on me long...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-11-2013, 10:21 PM
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Forum: General Discussion
05-11-2013, 09:46 PM
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Re: Where are you? (when you log in)
Mostly I try to log in from my home office. 98% of the time that's between 6:00 am - 5:00 pm. I do occasionally check in and post limited after that on my Kindle Fire but when I do, I do so mostly as...
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Forum: Drum Technique
05-11-2013, 12:25 PM
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Replies: 9
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Re: Newbie Jazz Drummer practice routine help.
Hey there and welcome!
Many great jazz drummers & teachers here will chime in I'm sure. All with valid ideas and approaches.
First off, I'll say studying classical percussion in the 1980's at...
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Forum: Drummers
05-10-2013, 04:37 PM
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Re: Connie Kay
I’ve listened a bunch to MJQ but to be honest, a little too clean for my taste. All magnificent players though.
His stuff with Pres is what I like most.
Not sure if I recall this one...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-10-2013, 03:53 AM
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Forum: Drums
05-10-2013, 03:49 AM
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Re: Just Bought a late 60's Luddy Kit
Congratulations Bob!
Stunning and going to a most proper owner.
Steve is a one of a kind guy. The book he could write..... though i have purchased almost all the drums i currently own from...
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Forum: General Discussion
05-10-2013, 03:37 AM
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Replies: 26
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Re: Disposable Gear
Sorry, i don't have those kinds of resources...... that being said, I did hook up a friend with a bunch of things when he first opened his studio. Spare heads, hardware, throne,etc....
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Forum: General Discussion
05-10-2013, 03:32 AM
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Forum: General Discussion
05-10-2013, 03:30 AM
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Re: Drum Finishes - A Natural Debate - Part Deux
Back around 1985 i scored a 7 piece Gretsch Broadcaster set that was indicative of the time that had power toms,etc.... I got it dirt cheap from the store i was teaching at for $600. It was purple...
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Forum: Drum Technique
05-09-2013, 07:19 PM
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Forum: General Discussion
05-09-2013, 05:53 PM
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Forum: Drums
05-08-2013, 11:53 AM
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Forum: General Discussion
05-07-2013, 03:14 AM
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