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August 29, 1958 - June 25th, 2009

 

*Speechless*

 

I can't even speak on this right now...

Maybe Later ?

 

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( on YouTube )

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Yes, it's FINALLY up !

After years of  NOT wanting to put anything up....

Aaaaaay....now, I can let "YouTube" handle that HUGE amount

of Extra Bandwidth that I would have to Maintain....

Right ?!?

 

There's gonna be LOTS & LOTS of  "RARE" Shit on there.

( since I've decided to go ahead & do it )

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Keep checking back for all kinds of "Wild" stuff.

 

 

To Lorena Lacey & Melanie Nichols

"I LOVE U"

&

Thanks 4 helping me hold it down online.

 

 

PEACE

 

 

 

 

 

WOW...

What a Ride , 2008 was for me  ( Musically, if nothin else )

These are...the 1st thoughts in my head...

 

Drums....

"Roxy Reynolds"

For the last year or so....

I've been Recording , Touring   & / or  hangin out with THIS group of folks.

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I won't even try to caption these pix I'mma lay on yáll.

So, I'll just leave it.... up to U.

Me & GRACE !!!

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Foley & Roxy

Oh , yeah....to "BassPlayer" mag :

I can appreciate that "Mis-informed" shout out re: George's record

Please note, ALL of the songs on "Gangsters" that I'm credited for...

I'm playing DRUMS.

=ONLY=

(except on the hidden trk "Fever" where I played Moog... as well as drums)

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In this ----> Photo :  My new kit !

 

In about 3yrs..... I'll really know.... how to play this insrument.

George gave me free reign w/ the arrangements for both Jay Leno & David Letterman shows

And, I'm workin on an arrangment for the Obama Inaugural hit...

1  hint :

3  words :

Oh yeah...

If any of ya'll wanna come & watch me ( Live ) learn how to play drums.... w/ George Clinton

Here's some dates....where U can see more.... of my "on the job training" type-shit.

Hahaha!

 

JANUARY   2009
January 2, 09       Los Angeles, CA          Nokia Theater
  
January 3, 09        Reno , NV        Grand Sierra
 
January 4, 09       Las Vegas        House of Blues
 
January 6, 09      San Diego, CA       House of Blues

January 7, 09       Tempe , AZ        Marquee Theater
 
January 9, 09       Aspen, CO         Belly Up
 
January 10, 09     Denver, CO        Fillmore Auditorium

January 12, 09        Minneapolis, MN         First avenue

January 14, 09   Covington,KY / Cincy     Madison Theater

January 15, 09        Cleveland,OH        House Of Blues

January 16, 09     Columbus,OH     Promo West

January 17, 09        Chicago,IL        Cubby Bear

January 20th,     Wash DC          Obama party

 

*Hehehe*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jan. 17th 1927 - Dec. 25th 2008

I'm sure the youngins, have only known her as "Lady Eloise"

But, it's nice that they can "Google" this Woman's Amazing Life.

before it was Trendy.

Please, get Schooled -----> Click on This

R.I.P

to a Living Goddess.

Ms. Eartha Mae Keith

 

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July 9th, 1947 - November 12th, 2008

Perhaps....what "ELVIN JONES" was to 'Trane

is what Mitch was.... to the Jimi Hendrix Experience ?!?

( Mitch & the "TWINS" )

Wow, they're all gone... except bassist Billy Cox ( Band of Gypsys )

R.I.P.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Aug. 20, 1942 - Aug. 10, 2008

Damn, TWO GIANTS....in TWO DAYS ?!?!?

I had the Blessing of having Mr.Hayes introduce my band...

at THE 1st House of Blues ( New Orleans ) in '94

From the soon to be released film "SOUL MEN"

He told me that I KNEW "The Language" & to NEVER stop what I was doin.

Coming from HIM ?!?

It meant EVERYTHING.

Photo : Matthew Craig

"Black Moses"

R.I.P

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Oct. 5th, 1957   -  Aug. 9th, 2008

 

Wow, just......wow.

I really have No Words.

Well, maybe one ?

"BRILLIANCE"

R.I.P

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