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Hey John,
I don't believe we've ever met. I retired from the music biz in '78. I was a drummer and percussionist with Zappa and Captain Beefheart. At any rate, believe it or not, I just recently heard your playing
on the David Lee Roth cut, "Just A Gigolo", recorded in 1985! I'm a big fan of the late great Louis Prima, so I was knocked out to hear your later version of his standard. What impressed me was your "time". In my later career I always prided myself on my attention to keeping a laid back solid groove; so when I heard your playing, it was obvious you are a member of the fellowship! If there was a click track used on that recording, you were definitely playing on the back of the "k"!! You can be sure
I'll be looking to hear more of you!
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John:
You probably won't remember me but I was a friend of your father back in the 60's. We talked on our Ham Radios once a week and we became good friends. In the 70's I got very busy traveling with my job and we go out of touch. I never forgot him and I googled his name and got you. I was very sorry to read that he and your sister and your mother had passed. I waited too long. We met in St Louis once for a very nice weekend and he and Judy visited us twice. The last time you and your sister came with him. I am attaching a picture of you and your sister taken with our dog on our front porch. I was very impressed reading about your accomplishments and I know your father was proud of you. I would like to know what year your father passed and if his wife Judy is still living.
Jerry Burnett
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Judy & JR July 1968
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JR: Great site!
Thanks for being such an inspiration to all of us who hold the groove. One of my biggest thrills
was to see my name along with yours and Jeff Porcaro's on a Glenn Medeiros CD back in the
late '80's.
All the best,
David Cohen
(another former of Ed Soph at NTSU)
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JR:
I love your work on Robbie Robertson's Storyville....however, if i had to pick anything, it would be Change the World. Such a simple groove, yet it moves the song so well. i play that with a cover/main line party band, and it is such a hard song to keep in the pocket! By the way - the website looks awesome!!!
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Hi John:
I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your sister Judy. I have many fond memories of our growing up together as kids. She had a strong spirit and I'm sure; fought a tough battle all the way to the end. As a friend and her classmate of Creston High School Class of '69, please accept our most sincere condolences.
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Hi John,
Thought I'd look you up after I found my vinyl copy of Chaka Khan and Rufus - Stompin at the Savoy live LP. When I was 16 a bass player told I'd never be able to play like you, with that feel that makes you wanna dance or become a drummer! I'm 37 now and he was right you've got it totally. I've done some pretty big sessions myself with Simple Minds and sessions of that weight but I always look back to that live album as a height which I'm still striving to get to. Thanks John, I wish you lots of luck and happiness from a very inspired session guy from Glasgow, Scotland.
Cheers,
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Hello Mr. Robinson,
thanx so much again for your coment on.... and to my site. Luv your site too. keep on.. attracting good spirits. greetings from germany.
Harry JR Schweizer
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JR,
I finally got a copy of Funkshui -- tasty!! I hope you can document the TRW thing soon. Rock lives!
Blessings to you Deb and the Fam.
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Hey JR
it was awesome meeting you today at the beach. I checked out the music on your myspace, it's very good! I'd love to see you at a clinic in the near future. Best of luck to you on your European trip, and have fun! take care, and tell your wife it was lovely meeting her as well.
-Mark Schellenbach
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Hi John,
I live in Maui and was talking to a guy about your Pearl 4 X14 sig. snare since I own one. He said he is your neighbor. Ask him about Kahales bar in Maui. Love your playing and your snare
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Hi JR,
Have listened to the soundbytes for the forthcoming TRW album and it's a winner ! Can't wait for the album to be released. I haven't been that excited for a new album in a long time ! Will spend a few days with Creatchy in Germany at the end of the month and also meet with Tommy Denander. Hope all is fine for you. All is good here. Political situation is stable and it seems that a positive issue is achievable.
All the best,
Laurent
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John,
Its been a while and the CD's were a big hit. Glad to see Jack is kicking but in Karate. John and Chris have really grown up. Stay well and give my best to your wife.
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when i was 17 my first copy of modern drummer had you as the feature artist it was 1987. i knew
you from "off the wall" the intro from "rock with you" blew me away, i've been following you ever since 20 years already. i still fool around playing, but now it's on my sons kit. he is 13 yrs old and
i tell him about you, how great you are and i introduced him to alot of your music. my son takes lessons in buffalo ny where we live. it's been great listening to your music over the years.
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hi john,
have been enjoying your drumming since steve winwoods high life. i consider myself a pocket player, and yours is the deepest pocket worth emulating. favorite: joe cocker across from midnight also your snare sound is incredible, wether it is the signature drum or one of your vintage black beauties , it is instantly recognizable. my top three: jr robinson, jeff porcaro, omar hakim keep on groovin
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John, great site. You're the BEST!
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Blah, blah....blah, blah, blah.
Take Care! Love ya Man.
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Hey JR!
I hung hard with the REV Dave Boruff in Vegas last Sunday night at the "Pure" nightclub. He's a damn hoot! Hope all is well with you and your family. Have a fantastic '07!
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Hi John!
Merry christmas and a happy new year to you and your family.
I hope see you very soon in Italy.
Riziero Bixio (Rome - Italy)
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John:
You don't have an idea of what your work means to me... I'm a 28 year old drummer from
Hermosillo, México... I grow up listening music from lots of latinamerican singers where you were playing drums on that records, specially Luis Miguel, Roberto Carlos and Benny Ibarra... It was amazing for me listening your drumming, clean, sober.. it helped me to form my own style to play.. you and Jeff Porcaro were my masters... I don't have a word to thank you for that formation you
gave me... I'm actually eating from my drumming that I owe it to you and Jeff...
Thanks a million sir...
Néstor Paredes Lugo
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Hey there...
Mr. Robinson °Ü° kewl snaredrum ...I mean really !!!
Good luck... keep on groovin ! Greetings from Germany
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hey, Uncle John
we have been hanging with Jack he is great
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hi there from New Zealand.
As a young kid growing up in Fiji , I always read the credits on records that I bought and move
straight to who the drummer was. I saw your name alot of times and was always in awe of your style and talent. I am now 38 yrs old and after a life of wanting to learn the drums and always being too scared, I picked up the courage and have had started my lessons. I kick myself that I never did this earlier. Better late than never huh ??? I am always on the net looking for inspiration and encouragement and the thought that one day I will get it together and be happy with my style.
Dig your style and just wanted to post this.
have a great one :-)
from New Zealand - land of the long white cloud
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John,
I just heard about the website the other night & I thought I would drop you a line & say hi & that it has been a long time since I heard from any of the old classmates at Creston,
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Hey,
I just picked up a used Signature series Pearl snare... AWESOME
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Dear John,
we are two brothers - drummers from Bulgaria, Roumen & Borislav... We wish to thank you for every song you play all these years, you've been our teacher from the beginning, the right way to playing drums - beat, groove, arrangement, feel... We are far away from your home, but we follow every day your career and new releases...
Thanks for all and Good luck:)!
Roumen & Borislav from Sofi, Bulgaria Roumen Boyadjieff
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John,
I worked at Drum Paradise in 1999-2000, until i injured my back. Later i found out i had cancer in
the same area of the original injury. I enjoyed beyond belief, setting you up at Steve Vai's studio
and watching you play. Your feel and your approach are just incredible. Say hello to Mike Rose
and Jim Robinson, if you remember.
Thanks,
Denny Denny McPeek
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John..
you are awesome. You need a MySpace to share all this with the other performers.
Hope all is well with the family.
Mary
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Hi John,
I really enjoyed you and Bill Haye's playing on Barbra Streisand: The Concert (1994).
It show's how versitile you need to be as a drummer and percussionist in this day in age.
Thanks for the inspiration!
Russ
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Hi John,
i like your site very much, i am from argentina and i love drums. thank you!
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Dear John,
thanks for the awesome music. How can us unfortunate cats on the east coast get a lesson with you?
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Phil Stewart
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Hey there,
I know Brian Hobin who lives next to you. Some day ill meet you. Pearl 6pcs
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I just had to write to you, to tell you your playing is awsome
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I'm still waiting for my lesson!!!
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Hey, John.
Have had fun looking through your website. Remember the great times we had in high school swing choir? Kimmel & Bissell? Congrats on making a career and having fun throughout! You deserve all the best........
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Hi John,
Too bad we couldn't get together in L.A. It was nice to talk to your wife though. I read on melodicrock.com that you recorded an album with M. Thompson and M. Williamson.... please release it asap!!! That sounds very very exciting. Is Neil on bass ?
Best regards. Laurent
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hi john.
i'm a drummer from the philippines. i am one of your biggest fans. during my early days, i was drumming along to your songs. i learned a lot just by listening to your music. thanks for the grooves
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Hello Mr. JR,
I am enjoying your site very much! Please let me know your performance schedule in this year.
I want to see your play and hear your sound very mch.
All The Best !
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Hi John,
Tomorrow is the big day and I'll be on my way to L.A. A few great gigs planned plus maybe something very special for me from Neil (I have my fingers firmly crossed :-)). Will celebrate my
b'day at LaVe Lee with Creatchy at his gig on 15. Life is very very good. Hope you and your family are doing great. Will ring you when I am in town. Your drumming is heard in my house on a weekly basis. You're the master of groove ! Have a wonderful day.
Best regards,
Laurent
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Hi John,
i like your site very much, i am from argentina and i love drums.
thank you! Mgbada Joe
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I bought the "Funkshui" album on iTunes and... waooow, it rocks and grooves...
Thanks John for the groove and for the music... You're simply great
All the best from Switzerland Felix
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Great to hear your interview on Drum Radio - thanks for sharing your time and knowledge. http://www.drumradio.com/famoustalks.htm
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Hi John, i like your site very much, i am from argentina and i love drums. thank you! www.bateristas.net
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Just wanted to drop by and show my appreciation of your musicianship. If I tap my foot to music, it's JR on drums. Thanks!
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Hola John!
Saludos desde Mexico!!! Eres un chingon para la bateria!!! Desde que grabaste un disco con Luis Miguel admiro tu trabajo y la forma en que tocas... A ver cuando nos vienes a visitar a nuestro pais... Saludos! :)))
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Hey man,
I'm stoked that there's a JR Web site. Rules man. Some young guy at work was just singin', "All Night Long." I told him, "You know why you're singin' this song, right?" I Googled John Robinson to show him why. He's seen the light folks. Let me just say those Modern Drummer ads with John - totally awesome man, you can tell the guy's groovin' just from the photos. Somebody comes up
to me and asks, "What's it like to be a musician?" I'll hand them a photo of John. 6' 4" doesn't just mean basketball folks. It could also mean, 5 piece drum kit with some fresh beats hipness.
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Mr. J. R. Robinson!!!
What a fabulos gift God has entrusted you with!!! Great biog, fantastic discog, not to mention some of THE MOST tasty, solid, groove monster playing to bless SO MANY recordings for our ear-pleasure. I played in a jazz / funk group with a bunch of talented sweet "Corn Feds" back in the 80's great people to a man!!! Must be something in the water ( or the corn ) I continue to respect and love your playing. May God continue to BLESS your hands and feet!!! tlc
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Dear John, (I always wanted to say that! :^)
Who was great-great-great-grandpappy Haney in the South? 'Cause I gotta tell ya, you got the groove. And Grandpa Haney's nose. Love and best wishes, your Cuz, Gale. p.s. Philly with Chaka Khan, big and beautiful in the lavender lace, was great. But your drumming clinic in Chicago was a highlight. Bang your head here . . .
Love, Gale
p.p.s. When are you going to get serious and play some blues?
Slow and low-down, like you mean it. With Chaka would be bonus.
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Dear JR :
HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!!! Best wishes on this special day and, a bit in advance, best wishes to you and your family for a very happy and successful 2006 !
Laurent
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Hey John,
It sure was good to "do lunch" and see you again at NBC.
And, HAPPY BIRTHDAY!
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Hi JR,
Not that I spent all my time in front of the TV but I saw you yesterday on the Tonight Show with Jay Leno superbly backing Michael McDonald. You added so much fire to the song! And as usual you played with endless taste and groove. Always a pleasure to listen to your drumming! Best wishes, Laurent
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Holy CRAP your groove was unreal on Leno tonight.
You make it look effortless, man. Makes me sick. ;-)
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Hi JR,
Just saw you yesterday on TV here in Beirut! You were playing backing Elton John, Barry Manilow
and others. They ran a short segment in the news and we could see you throughout... You're the groove master ! All the best, Laurent (P.S. I am likely to be in L.A. in February. I'll let you know).
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I linked in from www.drummerworld.com while listening (and reading the credits) on Jeff Lorber's State of Grace. I see from your discography that it is one of MANY, MANY credits. I have enjoyed your music for years and hope to continue for many more.
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Just a note to let JR know that he has been selected as the Yamaha Artist Of The Month for November 2005 in the online group listed in the link with this post! My name is Kevin, and I've
run this group for Yamaha acoustic drummers for over a year, and we're proud to include some
great drummers in our midst, including Peter Erskine and Dave Mattacks! If JR would like to join,
he's more than welcome! Take a look around and email me with any questions! Thanks!
http://launch.groups.yahoo.com/group/yamaha_accoustic_drum_players
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John
Congratulations on your success! I remember Shelter...
remember how they wouldn't let you sing?
I wish you continued happiness and success
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JR -
You're a bad bad man! Your tracks sound great.
Thanks for such a fun day of recording! Mindi
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Great to see you during your visit to Creston and induction into the first CHS Hall of Fame.
Good thing we didn't shoot hoop-- I can still beat your --- like you play the drums...
Keep hangin'and bangin'
HIOB
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Just read an article on you in a drum mag not too long ago.
You the best man. Keep up the good work!
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It is truly wonderful to read of your successes, John! I remember you when you were Drum Major
of Creston Community High School marching band. Another terrific musician (of whom I am an unabashed fan), bassist Craig McClelland, followed on your heels as Drum Major when you left for Berklee. You have had a fantastic career, and we wish you continued success for many more.
Love your easy to negotiate website.
Keep on keepin' on!
Karen McClelland
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Hi just wanted to say thanks for all the great grooves and the "pocket"!
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As your cousin and my best friend, I have to say: You suck!
Just kidding. Nice website, John.
All my best, your former roommate and devoted relative....
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Greetings John! I've been enjoying your playing for many years!
Thanks for all the sweet grooves. Blessing on your life and career.
Gil Flores Qantares MusiQ
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Hi John,
thanks for your great work on chaka khan`s live double album "stompin at the savoy".
you really gave the band what it needed. I hope, you feel all right after all these years.
keep the faith
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big buddy rich fan -
followed his band all over the country - including the club he had in City way back when
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Hey JR,
thanks for an awesome clinic in Vancouver. I was blown away to see how you gave people a chance
to be part of it. You gave me the opportunity to come up and jam with you and it was a huge thrill.
I want to thank you again for this. It was easy to see your love for drumming and that you really enjoyed being there despite your very busy schedule. I love the Funkshui CD. Although it's an
album spotlighting you, you still play for the music and take your parts when most musical. A big
hats off to all the players on this CD. Lot's of cool surprises too ("Telling lies" for one). The Montebelluna drum solo at the end of the listen is a lesson in groove and taste.
(Hard to believe that it's over 12 minutes).
Thanks again.
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John:
It was a pleasure to meet you and hear you play at the IRRMA induction last week. Congratulations to you on your incredible career. I have been away from music for some time. The Iowa experience and hearing you have inspired me to get back into playing again. I enjoyed visiting with you. Hope we cross paths again. Would love to catch one of your clinics sometime!
Thanks.
Evan Johnson,
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Hey JR,
just saw your clinic at Tom Lee in Vancouver last night with my son Josh. He's 13 going on 33 and we also saw you about 5 or 6 years ago across the steet from Tom Lee when you were jamming with Dom, Steve Smith, Aquiro Jimbo (took a guess at that spelling) and another fella I can't remember. Looking forward to the next time. Maybe you'll be jamming with my son next time.
Keep up the great work
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Hey John,
Fantastic drum clinic tonight in Vancouver's Tom Lee Theatre - great advice, playing and inspiration. Also, thanks for filling me in on Berkley and how much of a role it had in your success, and the autographs of course! :) If I am ever down in LA I will definitely look you up for some private lessons.
Thanks again,
David Evans
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See you at the workshop to-nite in Vancouver
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Just heard you last night at the Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame induction ceremony!! You are an excellent drummer, and my dad (who is a drummer as well) really enjoyed getting to hear you play. Congratulations on the induction and thanks for coming and jamming with us here in Iowa!
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John,
Best Wishes next week in Iowa. We will be thinking of you and your family as you receive your award. Awsome Job!!!
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John:
I'm a brazilian fan!! Congratulations!! I love your fantastic drum work on George Benson's "Give Me The Night", and with Michael Jackson, Djavan, Roberto Carlos and Ivan Lins. Um Grande Abraco, Luiz Henrique, Nova Friburgo, Brasil
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Hi John,
I'm a guitarist and I've always been a great admirer of your playing. I live in Wellington,
New Zealand and I caught your clinic in Auckland in October 2000. I can remember jumping
into a van with my brother Steve (who's also a drummer) and some of his students, and making
the eight hour journey to come and see you. It was so worth the trip. We were talking about it on
our way home. I'm currently studying at Berklee College of Music on the 5-week Summer Performance Program. I teach music back home and I'll never forget what you said at your
clinic about the importance of "the groove". When I teach my ensemble classes I always stress
the importance of maintaining solid grooves for any song we learn. Not just for the drummers,
but for everyone to keep that in mind and remember. Thanks for the lesson, the incredible
clinic in Auckland and the amazing playing throughout the years. All the best! Andy Mauafua :)
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Hi John, It's great to see en hear all the songs that you play!! very good job! I'm impressed!!
Keep up the good work. all the best from Holland, Greetings Vincent and I come visit L.A. soon.
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you are indeed a great drummer, i love your style of play and i would want you to send a book on rudiment of drumming, thanks
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John,
Just saw you play with my buddy Phil Bynoe at Cafe Cordiale. I was simply blown away. Phil told me that you were amazing but after reading your discography I'm simply blown away. Thanks for helping breath life into some of my favorite songs!
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hello john,
best wishes from germany. you and steve gadd are my favorite drummers. i like your strong clear style on drums
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Hi John,
"Funkshui" still on heavy rotation in my car and at home ! Really great stuff. A grower... every listening brings something new to my ears ! Have been digging Bill LaBounty's "The Right Direction" again lately... you and Neil are "The Team" ! All the very best,
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Hi John!
Really great looking website. It was nice to see you and your family, and catch up with all that you have been up to over the years. I still have a bunch of black and white photos that I took of you and your drum kit back at the house on Maple Street. I think that we had just started high school when I took them. Keep up the good work and be well,
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Master!!
Felicitaciones por la pagina. Soy Baterista, 21 anos, de Argentina, un gran fan suyo. La verdad tengo varios discos en donde usted esta tocando, Larry Carlton, Michael Landau, Luis Miguel, Benson, etc etc. No se como se traduce en ingles (no se escrirlo ni Hablarlo). INCREDIBLE MAN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!. Bye
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WOW JR
you have come a long way since the last time I saw you. Congradulations on your fantastic accomplishments, I stumbled across your name at the yamaha web sight and wondered if it could be you and was pleasantly surprised when I saw your picture. I hope you remember me, Im still playing guitar and have opened up my own basement studio. I have heard about your studio and hope it's going well in LA. I hope to hear from you, we can chat and i can fill you in on all the BS going on around here. Your friend
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John!!!!!!!!!
I'm Brazilian, i'm not speak english, i'm your fan and I have your snare signature of pearl,
have sound perfect!!!!!!!
God Bless you
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I'm just received your Solo album and that a big surprise! It's your great style! i'm love it!
Thank's Mister JR.
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i'm a big fan of your work, i've always wanted you to play on my up-coming productions, i need to have the cream of the crop when it comes to musicians, and when it come to drummers, "there's no one like you"
Ulises
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I am studying with Gary Chaffee and he has positively commented on you playing several times.
I have always been impressed with your musicality and taste, especially on the John Anderson
'City of Angels' recording. the pairing of you and Porcaro, is a must have for any musician.
Ray Aucoin
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thank's for your website (great and class) and congratulation for the new baby "Funkshui". We waiting for him. Hope to see you in France again.
Bosco Claude
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Hey John,
I am a big fan man! I was wondering if you could give me any pointer's on what to do to gain proffessional recognition. You will probably never have time but if you do and don't mind check out my site Jo-Jomoceri.com and let me know what you think, my site is more on the fusion side with some pockit also. Keep up the amazing work man!!!
Jo-Jo Moceri
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John,
The Studio Legend! Man, when I look at your credentials and vast amounts of recordings. Hope to see you on the Drum Radio Show sometime
Lance
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Congratulations, John, on being inducted into the Hall of Fame! You are most deserving and it is great to see one of our own Creston High School peers be recognized for an incredible career. Looking forward to keeping up with what comes next for you.
Kay Augustine
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good site. Guys take note.
Ekpo Jon & Aba Lagos
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Dear fellow JR fans, Haven't those of you reading Modern Drummer been surprised that MD only printed a small review of "Funkshui" ? If, like me, you are surprised and disappointed, please politely write MD at rvh@moderndrummer.com to ask them to feature JR soonest. In order to make this "action" efficient and to not snow under Mr. Van Horn with emails, only MD readers/subscirbers should write. I think JR deserves the cover not only for everything he has done but for everything he is continuing to do for the drumming and music world.
Best regards.
Laurent Laurent
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John, Love the new CD. Congratulations on a great website..... and an awesome career.... another Alan Dawson former student says hi..... remember Dick Short?
Joey Scrima
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Hi John, I don't think we have ever met but your father was my friend and optometrist for more than 40 years. He was an excellent optometrist and a very good man. I made appointments and drove about 250 miles to have him examine my eyes after we left the Creston area. He was great! He was an excellent optometrist and a very intelligent man, Your Dad was incredibly proud of you. Good luck with all you do!
Myran Bailey McGrath
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Congratulations on all your success. Can't wait to hear your cd. Nice to see from the pictures that you have moved from tennis to golf, it's a lot easier on the knees. I'm in the Chicago area now - anytime you're up for some golf - let me know.
Craig Roberts
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Congratulations on your induction into Iowa's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame! Way long overdue, but such a fine way to honor your talent and achievements. Best to you always!
Rod Moulin
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Congratulations on being inducted into the 2005 Iowa Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Are you coming back to the Roof Garden to accept the award in September? I'll be there if you are....
Mark Davis
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John,
Congratulations on being selected to the Iowa Rock N Roll Hall of Fame!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I grew up down the street from you on Birch in Creston. When I was a young kid I wanted to play the drums. I joined the school band and they had too many drummers so I played the trumpet. I really did not like the trumpet but Mr. Bauman insisted that I continue. My dad Ken Drey knew you dad Jack and at one time was going to arrange for you to give me drum lessons!!!! Wow, if that had happened I am sure we would have hit it off!!!!!!!! You probably knew my brother Bruce. Any way, you are one of the
great people to come from Creston and we are all very proud of you John!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Great website!!!!!!!!!!!! Be well!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Brian Drey
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Hi,
I looked your site up because my dad is an old fan (from the begining) and talks about what incredible talent you have. We'll be listening to music and he'll say 'this is one of John's -
listen to that perfect rythm, etc...' I enjoyed visiting your site and hearing about what you've
been up to lately. Congratulations on the solo album, I can't wait to hear it.
Samantha Loy
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Glad to see you can still play. Just remembering the CHS days and some of the good times. Congrats on the Iowa Rock & Roll recognition. All the best
Mark Carlson
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Long time since Creston, eh? Kim Kirkman alerted us about the Iowa Hall of Fame. Congratulations! Will you attend?
Terri (Mosman) Hannah
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my name is Joe. I'm 8 years old and I'm a drummer too. My mom's friend Lynn Foster listened to me jam today and told me I should email you. I have a charcoal colored drumset and I play it everyday. I'm gonna be in my talent show at school. I hope I can be a famous drummer like you someday. Keep on rockin'
Joe Hailey
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Mr. Robinson,
Rufus & Chaka Khan was perhaps the group that most influenced me growing up with music. I've followed you ever since they picked you up. I stood up and really first took notice of your skills on tunes like "Heavenbound", "What am I Missing" and "Any Love". My, haven't you made the most of that opportunity! Just wanted to say hello, great site and that I wish you continued success in all that you do.
Felicia
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Hi John,
U are very famous in Italy too. When do U play in our Country?
All the best,
Enzo Enzo
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Hi John!
I want to say hello from Germany. You don't know me, but I had the pleasure last year to perform
the Michael Kleitman-recordings several times (one performance at Olympic Opening party in Athen), that you did last year in the Ocean Way Studios. The whole band did playback, so I had
to write down every note you played on this record, which made me great fun. I was sitting hours
and hours on your fills, and after transcribing two pages of many notes, I realized that is simply awsome what you played, cause every fill is different, but the energy level rises with every little
note you played. In Germany we say "mega-geil"! I did some recordings in Jürgen's Studio near Frankfurt, the guy who made the DVD of your recording and I hope to visit you in L.A., if I get the possibility to come there with Jürgen Blätz and these guys next time.
Thanks,
David Anlauff
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John,
I just learned about your web-site last night. I spent this morning going through it. Great site!! On
the 3 hr drive home I thought about us. I have great memories of the "early gigs"!! The Jr. High
Jazz band trips where you got standing ovations for your solos. Riding our bikes to Gibson's and finding Grand Funk's "On Time" and learning "Are you Ready". There are so many more memories that I won't put them all here. I have followed your career through your parent's and Jeff L. but
this site is great! I know I can say that as a friend and anyone that played with you during the
"early gigs", we are ALL prowd of you and wish you continued success in whatever you do. Just remember what Helen would say, "Put a sax solo in there someplace" |
