Great story, great kit. Thoughts are with you. Thanks for sharing...
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Said Goodbye to my Dad today... just some cathartic sharing. Last viewed: 7 hours ago
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Posted on 9 years ago
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Jim,
My dad will be gone 2 years this November 20th. He was the biggest supporter of my drum playing. My first job, at 15-1/2 years old, was playing drums at Shakey's Pizza, along with the piano and banjo players. What a fun time! Not being able to drive, dad loaded up me and my drums each week and drove me 30 miles round-trip for my "gig". That was only the first of all the things he did to support my drumming of the decades. Thanks dad!
Jim...cherish your memories!
-Mark
Posted on 9 years ago
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Sorry to hear about your dad. My dad passed on just over 20 years ago, he was also in WW11. He loved the songs, Yellow Submarine and Give Ireland Back to the Irish. He was a proud Irishman and never once discouraged me from playing the drums. I really miss him.Btw, both of those kits look great.
Give Ireland Back to the Irish? Cool dad. That song was banned in England. I have the rare 45 sleeve. My dad is slowing down and the cold reality of old age is suddenly on my mind lately.
Bless all of our parents who have passed. Nice post. Keep healthy everyone 😀
The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 9 years ago
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Jim - I just read this and I can only express my deepest condolences for you and your family. Sad news.
John
Posted on 9 years ago
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Very sorry to hear about your dad my dad was the reason I ended up with a Hollywood champagne sparkle back in 67 he alway liked me playing I miss him and he died in 1989 at the young age of 64 and now I'm 64 it's so surreal to reflect on the past we can only carry on as the wayward sons peace of Christ be with u in this holiday season
April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp
once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp
once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 9 years ago
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Sorry to hear of your father, Jim.
My Dad inspired me on Christmas morning of 1971 or so....sitting down for an short session on the set of MIJ Telstars from Sears the folks bought me for Christmas....those drums never sounded better....:):)
Kevin
Posted on 9 years ago
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Sorry to hear it bud. Your dad inspired you with a great interest.
I love the jazz era
Posted on 9 years ago
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