Dom Famularo passed

[bermuda]

I'm seeing multiple posts on Facebook that Dom has passed. A true ambassador to the drumming community and a real sweetheart.

He interviewed me for The Sessions in 2018. I'd known Dom for many years, and the interview was really more of a nice chat between us. Very comfortable, and maybe the best interview I've ever done.

Rest In Percussion.

 

[Jonathan Curtis]

Yes, can confirm from an ex student and friend of his. Very sad day.

 

[JohnnyG]

I met him once at a drum clinic here in Seminole Florida, and was introduced to him by Paul Quin, and from that first hand shake it was if he had known me for ever. God bless , and thoughts to his family and friends. A huge loss to the drumming world.

This was Dom at that clinic. The young man is holding a snare training device. Dom showed him a few things and the young guy played them back, and at the end Dom gave the device to the young man, and you should have seen his face. I guarantee this young man will never forget Dom.

 

[jaykaydrums]

RIP dom, an absolute gentleman!!

 

[toddbishop]

Ah shoot, sorry to hear that. RIP

 

[Thomas]

Oh, no. He had such a kind heart. I had the greatest conversation with him many years ago. We were on the floor at NAMM, and he insisted that we go into a private room in one of the exhibitor's booths so that we could sit down and have a proper chat. I don't think I ever saw him without a smile on his face. I will always remember him fondly.

 

[Xstr8edgtnrdrmrX]

man, that is huge!!! All the cats in heaven are hopefully welcoming that wisdom home up there now!! Peace to his friends and family

 

[alparrott]

A giant with a giant heart and a ready smile. Godspeed sir.

 

[Al Strange]

Sorry to hear that. Seemed like a genuinely lovely man. Thoughts are with his loved ones.

 

[Jeff Almeyda]

A great man, I had the privilege of studying with him. He introduced me to Mike Mangini and opened my eyes in a big way.

RIP to our Global Ambassador

 

[equipmentdork]

Sorry to hear this. By all accounts, a great man.



Dan

 

[Paul Blood]

So sad to hear this. I didn’t know he was sick. RIP, Dom.

Dom Famularo Announces That He Has Been Diagnosed With Pancreatic Cancer

Latest Drum News Dom took to Instagram today to announce that he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Dom's contagious enthusiasm for the drumming community and his love for drumming helps to inspire all of us to keep learning. It’s time for us to send some of Dom's positive energy...

www.drummingnewsnetwork.com

 

[Cool.Jammer]

RIP Dom.

 

[specgrade]

Saying a prayer for his family. I can't imagine how many lives he has touched. R.I.P.

 

[River19]

Damn. A true loss to the drumming and music community in general.

 

[BobC]

Very sorry to hear this. He was a very enthusiastic drummer/educator. I met Dom a couple of times at the Modern Drummer Festival. Nice man. We need more like him.

 

[striker]

He had a passion for drumming. RIP.

 

[Vintage Old School]

Dom was an exceptional role model. Condolences to family, friends and his students.

 

[vyacheslav]

So sad to hear this. Dom was a great everything for the drumming community. His "Sessions" interviews were always very enjoyable and I looked forward to watching them. What a great guy. He will be sorely missed.

 

[Tiges]

That's real sad to hear one of my idols master of cymbal playing RIP Dom Famularo.