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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
Thank you for posting that information, Erskoman.
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.
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
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.
[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]
<font color="#a62a2a" size="1">[ September 23, 2003 02:28 PM: Message edited by: FuseU1 ]</font>
Very sad news indeed...the entire community will be shocked. Thanks for the info Peter.
Thanks Peter... Truly sad... My prayers and condolences to his family and close ones.
RIP, Ron.
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Utterly shocked.