The Black Neil Peart – My Manchester High School “Battle Of The Bands” Story

This photo was from the Manchester High School Battle of the Bands – circa 1982 or 1983. Back during this time, I swore I was the black Neil Peart. Neil was the drummer of the rock band Rush. He’s on almost everyone’s top 10 list of greatest rock drummers of all time. I never really…

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Little Bit Funky/Little Bit Rock and Roll

  Tonight I’m playing a gig with a really good and fun band called Arena out in Wayne NJ at a spot called Grasshopper Too. I’ve played a few gigs with them in the past and have had lots of fun each time we’ve worked together. Each gig we’ve done has been me subbing for their regular drummer…

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Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars

Not bad…but I heard this already 35 years ago. I ain’t gonna complain too much because I like Bruno. He’s a great performer and songwriter. More power to you soul brother #2! “Uptown Funk” is the first single from Ronson’s upcoming fourth album, Uptown Special, which drops January 27th on RCA Records. He and Mars,…

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