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Archive of entries posted on 15th January 2006

Drummers from near and far treat music legend like rock star

(www.bergen.com) HAWTHORNE – Civil War-style drumming enthusiasts threw a surprise party Saturday afternoon for percussion icon John S. Pratt at St. Clement’s Episcopal Church. “He’s the Mick Jagger of rudimental drumming!” someone shouted after Pratt, who turned 75 Friday, entered the room, in a pink jacket and slicked-back hair. Pratt’s eyes welled up with tears [...]