Remembering Boon Gould, a Good Man in a Storm
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4y ago
My Close Encounter with Boon Gould – Close but no Cigar It seems these days, my only inspiration to write is when somebody I admired from afar passes onto the next journey of our energy time-line. On the last day of April 2019, the news was released that Rowland Charles ‘Boon’ Gould, former guitarist of ..read more
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The party’s over – remembering Mark Hollis, Talk Talk & Genesis
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by thedrumdoctor
4y ago
I was sad to learn of the passing of singer/songwriter Mark Hollis during February 2019, only aged 64. Nothing has been released publicly about the cause of death at the time of writing, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he was another victim of cancer, reading between the lines from a (reported) quote by his ..read more
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Remembering Boon Gould, Tin Man, Quiet Man
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by thedrumdoctor
5y ago
My Close Encounter with Boon Gould – Close but no Cigar It seems these days, my only inspiration to write is when somebody I admired from afar passes onto the next journey of our energy time-line. On the last day of April 2019, the news was released that Rowland Charles ‘Boon’ Gould, former guitarist of ..read more
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The party’s over – remembering Mark Hollis, Talk Talk & Genesis
The Drumdoctor's BLOG
by thedrumdoctor
5y ago
I was sad to learn of the passing of singer/songwriter Mark Hollis during February 2019, only aged 64. Nothing has been released publicly about the cause of death at the time of writing, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he was another victim of cancer, reading between the lines from a (reported) quote by his ..read more
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Roger Taylor’s Drums – and me!
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by thedrumdoctor
5y ago
How I got closer to the Queen drummer’s gear The internet’s a funny old thing, a double-edged sword at the best of times. One minute you can be finding all sorts of information about stuff you didn’t know existed, the next arguing with somebody on the other side of the world you have never met ..read more
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I was never a WHAM! fan, but…
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by thedrumdoctor
5y ago
George Michael was truly, a gifted artist I can categorically state, I was never a WHAM! fan; it really is that simple. But, respect should be given where respect is due, especially after an unprecedented year of deaths from within the creative arts fraternity. George Michael was a naturally gifted songwriter of my generation and ..read more
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First Gig
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by thedrumdoctor
5y ago
How it all began… Thursday 29th October 1981, it is early evening and I stand huddled in a small attic bathroom, together with six of my mid-teenage compadres. We are jocularly nervous as we prepare ourselves for the next 70 minutes in front of an already jeering, but friendly, invited audience. There is a drum ..read more
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Phil Sung, My Personal Obituary
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by thedrumdoctor
5y ago
Remembering Phil Sung, My Partner From Schooldays Photography This is such tragic news, I can’t believe I’m actually writing this; but from personal experience, I know only too well that hearing about your loved one from the viewpoint of non-family members can enhance the memories that will become the lasting link to the life they ..read more
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Cultivating New Orleans Music In England – The End Of An Impossible Dream
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by thedrumdoctor
5y ago
Some things you shouldn’t even try, but what the hell, if the recipe looks good on paper, then why shouldn’t you have a go? Unfortunately, even when the ingredients are right, the cooking is perfect and the dish is served with passion, adventurous cuisine can often fail to arouse the taste buds of regular diners ..read more
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Bonham’s Are Not The Only Fruit
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by thedrumdoctor
5y ago
Lest we forget our Paice’s, Powell’s, Kirke’s & others… I love John Bonham – it’s clearly evident elsewhere on this BLOG what a major influence he has played in my development as a drummer for over 20 years. However, by focussing so much attention on the icon that is, John Bonham, it has made me ..read more
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