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Ritchie and Buddy on the drums

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I had no idea! Their tour drummer got frostbite so they backlined each other:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4r4_8pjJPxo"]Tommy Allsup tells of the coin flip with Ritchie Valens - YouTube[/ame]

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HhdcpleTKlI

82nd ABN DIV OEF OIF Combat Infantry Veteran
Posted on 10 years ago
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That's quite a story. Thanks for loading that one Manny.

Posted on 10 years ago
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Yes, thanks indeed. Fascinating to hear the story from Tommy. I'm happy for Tommy and Waylon, but the event still makes me sad....

Gary G.
1963 Ludwig Gold Sparkle Hollywood Kit
Ludwig Collection: 10 Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Customized Vintage Snare Drums, 4 Vintage Foot Pedals, 1 Single Value Bugle
Posted on 10 years ago
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Imagine the rest of your life being determined by a coin toss... that you lost!

What a story that man has to tell!

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 10 years ago
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