I feel I just have to say this...

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January 26th, 2005, 07:44 PM
perfectgroover

I've been a drummer for 45 years, but for the past 4 years I have been playing keyboards in a Popular Oldies band here in New York and studying Jazz piano.

I have recently felt the heartstrings back to drumming and have recently joined a Wedding/Party band on Drums and vocals.

I just wanted to say THANK GOD I found this site and all you great drummers. Although I have been lurking for a few weeks, I've already gotten so much valuable advice and insight from you great guys. I am truly invigorated back into drumming and really want to get my chops up to my never satisfied standards.

I personally want to thank Steve Holmes for his inspiring drumming and 4 videos which I have downloaded and viewed countless times. Even an old coot like me at 49 years old can learn new tricks and although I'm not really proficient yet, I'm trying to get through learning the Blushda and other neat licks.

Although I don't read very well, I have this insatiable thurst for new grooves and especially tasty licks.

Once again, just wanted to say howdy to all you fine folks and thank you for your inspiration.

Regards,
Al
New York
January 26th, 2005, 08:01 PM
XNavyDrummer

Welcome aboard PG!
January 26th, 2005, 08:08 PM
Steve Holmes

Welcome aboard. It's truly my pleasure to share this stuff. Ther internet never ceases to amaze me. Anyone in the world can see this stuff pretty much. How can I NOT share?

Good luck!
January 26th, 2005, 08:20 PM
Suspiria

Welcome to the message board! I am sure that as time goes along you'll get to like it even more and might even become really addicted - like me.
This place really is great to keep you motivated. This is especially true for me, since I spend so little time drumming at the moment, due to my studies at University.
January 26th, 2005, 09:16 PM
ashio nz

Never too old to learn, there's always something to keep up with...

Nice story!
January 26th, 2005, 09:52 PM
Dazzler

what a lovely post. Nice to see you pgroover. [img]smile.gif[/img]
January 26th, 2005, 10:19 PM
FuseU1

Yes, welcome. [img]cool.gif[/img]

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Suspiria:
I am sure that as time goes along you'll get to like it even more and might even become really addicted - like me

Not me. I'm not addicted...
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Yeah, right.

Welcome aboard. [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img]

[ January 26, 2005 06:22 PM: Message edited by: fuseU1 ]
January 26th, 2005, 11:18 PM
likedachuch

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January 26th, 2005, 11:19 PM
likedachuch

welcome! [img]graemlins/smarty.gif[/img]
January 27th, 2005, 06:55 AM
Christian Travaglini

Welcome!!! [img]graemlins/sun.gif[/img]

Peace,

Christian
January 27th, 2005, 08:50 AM
Drumdawg

Born a student, Die a student...
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Sammy J
January 27th, 2005, 10:27 AM
benrand

Now all we need is Steve to share some of the stuff he said he WOULDN'T share...

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January 27th, 2005, 01:21 PM
Drumdawg

Quote:

Originally posted by benrand:
Now all we need is Steve to share some of the stuff he said he WOULDN'T share...

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Not my titanium Steve...
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January 28th, 2005, 05:58 AM
WecklsMechanic

What a cool thing of pgroover to say!!

I agree with pgroover, Steve is a great influence to us all. He's got the same additude I've always had, share what you got. They'res too many freinds to have made.

Drumdawg..... like Vinnie sez, "I'm still very much a student".

Welcome pgroover.
January 28th, 2005, 05:04 PM
FuseU1

Yes that was a cool thing to post. This is one [if not the] best drum talk forums around

Quote:

Originally posted by Drumdawg:
Born a student, Die a student...
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Sammy J

Dig that. [img]wink.gif[/img] [img]graemlins/thumbs_up.gif[/img] [img]cool.gif[/img]
January 28th, 2005, 09:27 PM
Rhythmatist

Yeah, I'm 50, still playing as much as I can (almost too much in the summers, need time to spend with the wife and kids) and still learning new stuff every day as well. This IS a great place to talk to brother and sister drummers.
January 29th, 2005, 07:08 PM
FuseU1

Quote:

Originally posted by Drumdawg:
<blockquote>quote:<hr />Originally posted by benrand:
Now all we need is Steve to share some of the stuff he said he WOULDN'T share...

Not my titanium Steve...
<hr /></blockquote>...Don't'cha have enough tite to go 'round [for the rest of us], Dawg?! [img]wink.gif[/img] [img]tongue.gif[/img] [img]cool.gif[/img]

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