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Camco @ 64-65 World's Fair

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I had posted this on another forum, but in thinking it out, I realized that this being a site dedicated to vintage drums, it's probably more at home here. My apologies to members here who are also DFO'ers for having to endure this twice....

I lived about a quarter mile from the NY World's Fair grounds in the 60's, just about lived in the place, stopped counting after well over 300 visits.

Came across some old pictures I took from then the other night. I would make it a point to stop by the Burbon Street area and spend some time watching/listening to some great music from these guys who were a fixture there.

The drummer was Sam Ulano, and the group was the Sol Yaged Trio. Man they would cook!

The first year (1964) Sam had a well worn Slingerland set in red sparkle. I would stand at the wrought iron and marvel at how great a drummer he was, and how great those drums sounded.

When the Fair re-opened in 1965 I of course resumed my routine and was greeted by this Camco set. Thought it was pretty cool, and of course he sounded as good as ever!

[IMG]http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/uu224/FTG3/SamUlanokit1965WorldFair.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 13 years ago
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Great Story. Wonderful pic. I have a stack of books by Sam... Thanks 4 sharing!

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Very Cool, Batterhead.

Wonderful piece of history, especially for us Camconians. Is that you in the photo by any chance?

Posted on 13 years ago
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D F _who????? Thanks for the photo and story... V

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Thats a very cool pic. I remember going but can't remember when it was during the 64-65 timeframe. I was only 6 at the time. LOL

Glenn.

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Posted on 13 years ago
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Very cool stuff there!

1957 George Way BDP 26" concert bass drum
1959 George Way BDP 22/12/16 w/ 5.5x14
1959 George Way Green Sparkle 22/12/16 w/5.5x14
1961 George Way Blue Sparkle 20/12/15
1961 George Way Jelly Bean 20/12/14 w/4.5x14
1960’s Camco Oaklawn Champagne 20/12/14/16w/5x14
1971-73 Camco Chanute Walnut 24/14/18 w/5x14 COB
Posted on 13 years ago
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From Jolo

Very Cool, Batterhead.Wonderful piece of history, especially for us Camconians. Is that you in the photo by any chance?

Nope Jolo, have no idea who that is. But he looks impressed by the kit as well.

Nah, THIS is me, blocking a good view of the kit though....lol

[IMG]http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/uu224/FTG3/MeSamUlanokit1965WorldFair.jpg[/IMG]

And for any of you who went to the Fair, this should look familiar. The NY State pavillion. Saw alot of local bands play there. Some remarkably good, others remarkably forgettable. But there was ALWAYS something going on there.

[IMG]http://i650.photobucket.com/albums/uu224/FTG3/NYSPavillion1965WorldFair.jpg[/IMG]

Posted on 13 years ago
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I was there! My Mom was 7 months pregnant with me when her & my Dad attended the World's Fair on their WAY back from Switzerland :p

1957 George Way BDP 26" concert bass drum
1959 George Way BDP 22/12/16 w/ 5.5x14
1959 George Way Green Sparkle 22/12/16 w/5.5x14
1961 George Way Blue Sparkle 20/12/15
1961 George Way Jelly Bean 20/12/14 w/4.5x14
1960’s Camco Oaklawn Champagne 20/12/14/16w/5x14
1971-73 Camco Chanute Walnut 24/14/18 w/5x14 COB
Posted on 13 years ago
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My mom played there for a week or so...I was 8..I remember helping her turn music pages on the piano as it poured rain outside..as it was windy inside the pavillion.

Looking at those pics..I'd say those were great times for this country..kinda different from today I would say..

I remember a few years later in Jr High mid summer...going with some of my friends on a lark to the year round ice skating there for a day..it was a lonely place..the fair was all gone..and...I never went back...

Posted on 13 years ago
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Great memories! I was only 4, but remember it well.

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