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| From | Chuck Oney <chuckoney69@yahoo.com> |
| Subject | Re: Bruce Gary |
| Date | Fri, 8 Sep 2006 10:10:25 -0700 (PDT) |
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I loved Bruce Gary's drumming! He was one of my favorite drummers and when I first started out in music, all I wanted was a drum kick setup exactly like his on the back of the first album, except I wanted to add a cowbell (more cowbell). I used to dream about getting a black Ludwig kit before I actually got a kit (a 3piece Red Sparkled Kent). I loved his drumming and still do. One of my friends was a drummer during the Knack's heyday and he sorta looked like Bruce Gary and he was the only drummer in town with a Gretsh Kit and a Knack t-shirt. I later got my friend John in one of my early bands because he had the Bruce Gary groove.
I always mention Bruce and Berton when people ask me who my favorite players are and of course I've grown to expect the usual "Who?". Those in the know, know. I never got to see him live because the only time I've saw The Knack live Terry Bozzio was the drummer. RIP Bruce, you will be missed.
Chuck Oney
The Vague
www.thevague.com
n/p The Giants on vinyl because Bruce Gary was the drummer.
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