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Ringo Starr Turns 70

On this day, July 7, 2010, Ringo Starr turned 70. I can’t imagine being a drummer and not knowing who Ringo is, but in case you aren’t familiar with him, he was the drummer for the Beatles. Ringo was, and is, a fantastic drummer. He has amazing creativity, and a great feel. He has composed some of the most signature and recognizable drum parts in existence today. He celebrated his birthday at the Hard Rock Cafe in New York at a “Peace and Love” movement.

I know I have not been updating at all lately, and for that I am sorry. I have grown increasingly busy in the last 6 months or so, and have been swamped with other commitments. I do intend to get back into posting regularly, and staying on top of the latest drum news, and general drumming awesomeness. As always I greatly appreciate you reading what I post, and I hope you will check back soon!

So the original band I work with, Julie the Band, is putting out a series of videos on youtube, that are basically music videos of various songs we have been working on recently. There is going to be a mix of covers, and new originals filmed in a few different spots at the Julie the Band house in Venice, CA. The tunes we have posted so far are the famous Otis Redding tune “Try a Little Tenderness”, The Beatles’ “Oh Darling”, and a new original song called “Lips Stained with Mine.” We also just finished writing and recording an original Christmas Tune called “Merry Christmas.” I have posted the newest additions to the video archive below, and the Christmas song will be up shortly, so enjoy!

Julie the Band Cover, The Beatles – Oh Darling

Julie the Band Cover, Otis Redding – Try a Little Tenderness

NEW Julie the Band Original – Lips Stained With Mine