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Ritchie and Buddy on the drums Last viewed: 2 days ago

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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

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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....

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
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