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  1. larryz

    Happy Earth Day 2014

    Every day should be Earth Day but we'll take what we can. Give thanks to clean air, water, trees and animals. And to those who cared enough to do something when ED commenced back in 1970. Bands With "Earth" in Name - Rare Earth Manfred Mann's Earth Band That's all I know.
  2. larryz

    New Old Yamaha YD-9000

    I want one really bad now. Those are nice and classy as hell.
  3. larryz

    Karen Carpenter

    Thanks Mary. I think the developer guy was the culprit. Sounds like a real class act, huh? Here's an old thread that confirms my suspicions. The guy needed hit butt kicked. So it turned out the one guy Karen finally felt she could trust and take the leap with was a liar. Oh well. Again a...
  4. larryz

    Karen Carpenter

    I recall in VH1 Behind the Music on Karen had an interview with her former fiancee or husband (?).. Some real jerk who non-chalantly said there was nothing he could do for her that he felt sorry for her blah blah. Like it was not his fault or his problem. A real piece of crap who seems like he...
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    Karen Carpenter

    And also in my top 3 all time favorite singers regardless of genres. Every singer on these reality shows should listen and watch Karen's total classy style. Understated with absolutely no need to shout or do vocal runs.
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    Paul Simon Down Under in 2013

    Seems like Mr. Simon will be playing a handful of concerts in Australia and New Zealand in 2013. Nothing else so far. I'd be interested to read anyone's review of the show and wonder about his plans for percussionists for the tour. Steve Gadd? Saw Simon and Bob Dylan tour together back in...
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    Jack White

    The White Stripes' album "Elephant" and Jack White's album with Loretta Lynn are perhaps the two best releases of the 2000s. And I'm a Meg White fanboy for life.
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    1st Drum Set

    Wow nice. Kits are just so nice these days - an beginner/intermediate kit like the Stage Customs at $600 or so in natural wood finish is just a phenomenal deal.
  9. larryz

    Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz here!

    How's the "Vote for Weird Al" going with regards to getting you guys to play the Super Bowl half time show? Maybe a reailty some day. No wardrobe malfunctions there - well, maybe, but I know Al would make it a funny thing....
  10. larryz

    Ringo Now Using Yamaha Drums??

    Believe it or not, it's true. Well it is for the drummer of a great tribute act called Classical Mystery Tour. www.classicalmysterytour.com I saw this band with our city's symphony 2 years ago and their Ringo was playing a gorgeous Ludwig Classic Maple black oyster pearl kit, in all it's...
  11. larryz

    Favorite local drummer?

    Great topic. I love this older guy, Mark Groom. Plays for Jimmy Beaumont & The Skyliners, a local act that made it big in the late 50s/early 60 with "Since I Don't Have You". Mark wasn't their original drummer but he's great nonetheless. A real old school type. Simple 4 piece. Makes his own...
  12. larryz

    Best Drums To Withstand Hurricane Sandy?

    Gotta be Ludwig Vistalites, no? The current version not the vintages. I guess Crush too. The new kid on the block could make a name for themself. Good opportunity. :) Seriously, be safe. out there.
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    Your all time favorite album

    Aside from any of the Beatles work, can any album top Marvin Gaye's "What Going On"? He had it all going - meaningful lyrics, heavenly soulful voice, and a friggen groove. This album is not only the best &B album of all time, but aside from Beatles Revolver, Rubber Soul and Hard Days Night...
  14. larryz

    Gretsch Renown '57s Jazz Bop Shell Packs Now Deep Discounted?

    I was elated when I saw that many online sellers are offering brand new in box 4 piece shell packs of Gretsch's great Renown retro '57 shell packs for range of $700-800 or so. Get them while you can. I have no idea why. Perhaps they're being discontinued. But I am a proud new owner (pictures...
  15. larryz

    Question for Premier Drum Experts

    There is a local person selling this Premier drum set. He claims they're from the 1980s, though when it comes to Premiers I am clueless. The badges are without serial numbers. The lugs are unusual. Anyway, seller says his late relative was a pro drummer so I'm thinking they gotta be decent. Any...
  16. larryz

    Marvin Hamlisch Mystery

    The recent passing of Marvin Hamlisch is interesting to say the least. He passed away this week of a still "undisclosed illness" at age 68. I searched and have not found a shred of evidence or discussion regarding as to the cause of his death. I first heard of him in 1974 when his...
  17. larryz

    What are you listening to right now?

    My privacy isn't worth invading, but anyway..... I have 100 hours of a nice 1950-present mix on my computer. Now playing is Coldplay's "Yes" from the album "Viva La Vida". Bit I wish it was Abba (Karl!) ... "Gimme Gimme Gimme"...
  18. larryz

    Classic Drummer Magazine status?

    I love this magazine, formerly known as Vintage Drummer. It's been around for about 10 years and touts itself as being a quarterly (issued 4 times a year). However, over the last year and a half they've published only 2 issues. Most of their phone numbers are now disconnected and it's almost...
  19. larryz

    Favorite/Least Favorite Finishes

    This probably has been asked and answered here many (Keith) moons ago... but my daily perusal of craigslist reveals a consistent stream of rather dismal, depressing cheap drum kits in the uninspiring "black" or "red wine" finishes. Those are my least favorite two, obviously. My favorite is the...
  20. larryz

    Your all time favorite album

    Yeah this album grabs you by the neck and never lets you go until the end. Pretty much a classic, every song. Not sure if Boston and Kansas is/was an American thing or not. Seems like they are huge in the States... 1976 was a great year. Boston's first, and Kansas' Leftoverture. Two of the best.
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