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The Great American, Grassroots, Rockin’ Road Warrior Dream

Posted on October 9, 2021 by Bobby Rock

Here’s another excerpt from my upcoming book, which is a follow-up to The Boy Is Gonna Rock: Will Drum For Food:  Surviving the Nineties with Clubs, Campgrounds, Clinics, and Credit Cards This memoir focuses on the Nelson hey-day, on through a decade-plus … Continue reading →

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Out to Sea and Off the Grid: The Ecstasy of Isolation

Posted on March 21, 2020 by Bobby Rock

Here are some random thoughts, pics, and vids from a music cruise I just took through the Caribbean—and its direct connection to some very strange times in the world at the moment. Just got back last Sunday from the 80s … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Drum Music: Son of Timbale Jam

Posted on November 5, 2012 by Bobby Rock

This is an improvisational Take-Two of another spontaneous solo excerpt (blemishes and all) that focuses on the left quadrant of my drum kit.  Again, it features the timbales, which have always been my favorite Latin Percussion instrument.  This “pre-meditated” improv … Continue reading →

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Beautiful Drum Music: Timbale Jam

Posted on August 19, 2012 by Bobby Rock

Here’s a spontaneous, improvised solo excerpt (blemishes and all) that focuses on the “left 11” – the left-third of my drum kit.  It features the timbales, which have always been my favorite Latin Percussion instrument.  Enjoy… BR

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