Sad news

**erskoman** · September 23rd, 2003, 04:31 PM

I'm sorry to report the passing last night of Ron Spagnardi, founder and publisher of Modern Drummer Magazine. Ron died of cancer; this is all I know at the moment.

Ron, his wife, and all of the contributing editors, writers and readers of Modern Drummer established an incredible community for drumming and drummers over the years; Ron leaves a rich legacy, the likes of which we should all be grateful for.

He was a good friend to drumming, and I shall miss him.

Peter Erskine

**Plaid** · September 23rd, 2003, 04:33 PM

Thank you for posting that information, Erskoman.

**Derek DeFields** · September 23rd, 2003, 05:01 PM

w o w. I had no idea he was even ill. Horrible news.

He and his wife really united the drumming world with Modern Drummer. Unbelievable.

**McKenzie** · September 23rd, 2003, 05:15 PM

Very sad news. Modern Drummer magazine was groundbreaking and kept so many guy's connected to drumming and the world of music.

I did not know he was ill either, my prayers go out to his family.

Digital

**Randy walker** · September 23rd, 2003, 05:21 PM

Thans for posting Peter, had know idea. very sad....
A true pioneer in terms of creating a great magazine for drummers and hosting the annual drum festival.

**FuseU1** · September 23rd, 2003, 05:26 PM

[img]eek.gif[/img] Whoah. Outta left field. Bum - mer...

...Appreciate you letting us know that here on this board, E-man.

Many thanx to Ron S for his noble efforts of contibutions to the drumming & music community, & like u guys said, prayers & condolences to his wife & family AW...

...Gives new meaning [& appreciation] now to the documented event of Ed Shaughnessy handing him that "lifetime achievement"-type award on that DVD/vid.... [img]graemlins/wonder.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thinking.gif[/img]

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