ShadoWReX
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About a month ago I was referred to a local drummer (thanks Keep It Simple) regarding an exciting new acquisition that the local drummer was getting and that I’m interested in. The name I was given looked familiar, but I couldn’t place it. How did I know this name? Over the past 15 years or so I was doing recording and wondered if he was someone that I recorded. -Nope!!
Larry called me a few days later. We had talked for about 30 minutes when it hit us both.
In 1980-1982 we were both in local bands that were doing a lot of touring on the East Coast Urban Cowboy Circuit. There were maybe 8-10 bands playing the same clubs and on a regular basis I would run into Larry and the other drummers. For the most part, the other drummers were too cool to talk, but not Larry. I recall someone who was very personable, excited about our craft and very willing to share tips, thoughts and insights to drums and drumming. For years I reversed my Zildjian New Beat Hats, putting the heavier one on top for greater stick articulation -an idea I got from Larry.
He impressed me as someone who had no chip or issue, he just wanted to play and share his love with other like-minded drummers. A drummer who’s really into his craft.
In 1982 I changed paths and one of the last times we talked I asked him to try out for the band I was leaving. Because of inner-band politics he didn’t get the gig, the bass players good friend did. Certainly no fault of Larry’s.
Over the years I wondered what happened to that great person that had a deep love for the drums & drumming...
Fast-forward to 2013 & over 30 years later!! I was shocked when I realized that out of the 100’s of NorthEast drummers, it was my old friend Larry that I contacted.
In looking over the numerous posts and replies it’s evident that Larry hasn’t changed, oh maybe a pound or two heavier, maybe some minor changes up top (some extra frost...), but the real Larry was still going strong!!
I know I don’t have to say this, but -I think it’s safe to say- as one of Larry’s oldest or longest known drummers all of us are better off for knowing such a great guy!! But I don’t need to say that, you all know it!!
Thanks Uncle Larry -God Bless You my friend, it’s been way too long since we sat down and shared a beer & drum tips, but I’m looking forward to hooking up in person real soon!!
Larry called me a few days later. We had talked for about 30 minutes when it hit us both.
In 1980-1982 we were both in local bands that were doing a lot of touring on the East Coast Urban Cowboy Circuit. There were maybe 8-10 bands playing the same clubs and on a regular basis I would run into Larry and the other drummers. For the most part, the other drummers were too cool to talk, but not Larry. I recall someone who was very personable, excited about our craft and very willing to share tips, thoughts and insights to drums and drumming. For years I reversed my Zildjian New Beat Hats, putting the heavier one on top for greater stick articulation -an idea I got from Larry.
He impressed me as someone who had no chip or issue, he just wanted to play and share his love with other like-minded drummers. A drummer who’s really into his craft.
In 1982 I changed paths and one of the last times we talked I asked him to try out for the band I was leaving. Because of inner-band politics he didn’t get the gig, the bass players good friend did. Certainly no fault of Larry’s.
Over the years I wondered what happened to that great person that had a deep love for the drums & drumming...
Fast-forward to 2013 & over 30 years later!! I was shocked when I realized that out of the 100’s of NorthEast drummers, it was my old friend Larry that I contacted.
In looking over the numerous posts and replies it’s evident that Larry hasn’t changed, oh maybe a pound or two heavier, maybe some minor changes up top (some extra frost...), but the real Larry was still going strong!!
I know I don’t have to say this, but -I think it’s safe to say- as one of Larry’s oldest or longest known drummers all of us are better off for knowing such a great guy!! But I don’t need to say that, you all know it!!
Thanks Uncle Larry -God Bless You my friend, it’s been way too long since we sat down and shared a beer & drum tips, but I’m looking forward to hooking up in person real soon!!