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RIP Ed Shaughnessy

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Another icon, gone. RIP, Mr. S.

B

Vintage Drum Fan (Not a Guru)
Posted on 12 years ago
#11
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From an interview when Ed Shaughnessy was he was 80 years old....

“Look,” concludes Shaughnessy, “the first thing that goes for a drummer—and for a bass player, too—are the fast tempos. But I tell myself that’ll never happen to me, because I practice those tempos every day with those play-along recordings—‘Cherokee’ at high speed, things like that. You know, I can do things this year I couldn’t do last year. And I’m gonna keep doing what I’m doing until I get it right. And, of course, there’s always one more thing to get right.”

What a tremendous outlook!

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 12 years ago
#12
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I had just read about this and posted it in the General Questions sections. Glad to see it in this section.

I was fortunate to see/hear him at a clinic at Hannich Music in West Covina many years ago. A truly wonderful person and fantastic drummer.

We'll miss you, Ed.

Mark

Posted on 12 years ago
#13
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I did a search on google to find out if his passing was true. No "news" sites hand anything posted until today. I guess it's like what Buddy said about him and Frank.

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1963 Ludwig Downbeat Champagne Sparkle
1964 Leedy (Slingerland) Blue n Silver Duco
1964 Ludwig Club Date Sparkling Silver Pearl
1966 Ludwig Super Classic Sparkling Silver Pearl
1968 Gretsch round badge modern jazz orange stain
1972 Slingerland 85N Pop outfit Light Blue Pearl
1976 Ludwig Vistalite clear
1981 Gretsch SSB Gran Prix Rosewood
1987 Yamaha Turbo Tour Custom Mellow Yellow
1991 Pearl Export Ferrari Red
Posted on 12 years ago
#14
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How sad, RIP Ed. I echo tamadrm in feelings. We were blessed to have experienced such great talents in our lives.

I had the pleasure of watching Mr S do his thing while standing right behind him as he kicked the Tonight Show Band at a private party complete with Johnny Carson as the MC.

One incredible night!

Posted on 12 years ago
#15
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From rhythm44

How sad, RIP Ed. I echo tamadrm in feelings. We were blessed to have experienced such great talents in our lives.I had the pleasure of watching Mr S do his thing while standing right behind him as he kicked the Tonight Show Band at a private party complete with Johnny Carson as the MC. One incredible night!

Would love to hear more of that story. Johnny was also a drummer, no? I recently saw a clip of Johnny on drums with tonight Show band on Lawrence Welk show?

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 12 years ago
#16
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the sadness ensues no more on this plane R.I.P. Ed...

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 12 years ago
#17
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the sadness ensues! to old school drummers R.I.P. Ed...

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 12 years ago
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