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Drum Teacher

Jim Todd popped into my mind the other day. It was 53 years ago this month, February 1970, that I had my first drum lesson. <o:p></o:p>

He made me feel like a young Buddy Rich. On more than occasion, Jim Todd asked me to "do a long roll" to show-off to one of his house-guests. <o:p></o:p>

When he acquired a new four-tom Ludwig drum set, I begged him to sell me one of his old cymbal stands. I still have it as part of my set-up in the basement. It was one of the very few times in my life that purchased a used item. <o:p></o:p>

I was probably more interested in just spending time with him. Jim Todd was a great guy with an inventive mind. He had a miniature drum set, model boats and designed a cool two-seater pedal-car for his twin Toddler sons.<o:p></o:p>

When my college students ask me do an administrative task, I say “5 bucks”. Now, I know where it came from. <o:p></o:p>

Sunday February 26, 2023 at 10:47 am
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