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whats up tommy....saw you at the dallas show [house of blues] you guys were on fire that night.I really like the way you feel your music.I got your autograph after the show...I was the guy that asked if you were playing a new drumset. the new kit sounded great. It would mean alot to me if you could respond to this e-mail and let me know that you remember me. you were so cool to talk to. ROCK ON tommy.6/19/07
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Hey Brother Tommy
It has been a long, long, time. Your doing great work and I am excited and happy for you. Your a great drummer and singer bro.
I spent 15 yrs in Nashville, TN. Just moved out here to LA about a year ago.. My son and daughter in law and yes grandkids moved out here. He married into the Cash / Carter Family (yes that Johnny and June) he married the granddaughter of june carter and daughter to Carlene Carter. They had some babies so thats one reason I moved out to LA. I am still playing drums and stuff like that. If you come out this way on tour give me a shout I would love to hear you play again and to visit with you.
Hope to talk at you soon. Say hello to Austin Tx for me.
Danny D
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Hey Tommy,
Great show at the House of Blues in Dallas...Just want to say thanks again for signing my guitar case...You guys are the best. JC
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Big fan of your drumming - seen just about every EJ concert over the years in Dallas. Just saw the show last night at the House of Blues, and had to put that as one of the top shows - especially your drumming. You were blistering! The band's chemistry shows...you guys look like your having fun. The new songs sounded great....look forward to the next new CD.
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Wow, I mispelled my own web address; hopefully I got it correct this time.
Life what a concept.....
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Hey Tommy,
How u is? I always enjoy your great drumming!
Call me sometime to talk about homes or whatever...
RS,
Jerry
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Hi all. Out on the road for a quick 4 days here and then into the studio with Ej and Roscoe to get this new disc started. Looks like we have some cool things to cut and really looking forward to the studio canvas again. Webmaster and I keep promising to get this revamped soon and hopefully we will. Hello to David Barr....sure man...West St. John...I still see Merina from time to time. Thanks for the note! Its amazing it was all so long ago....or was it...time is an illusion...ya'll come back now...hear!
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Hey Tommy...Hello from Northwest Austin.Remember the old days...you in Bittersweet me in Ichabod...Battle of the bands. I always knew you were special in 7th grade. Its great to see
a real Austin boy do well !!
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Happy Birthday, Tommy! Hope you enjoy it as much as I will on Tuesday. When are you guys touring again? If you come to Charlotte, I'll buy you a drink.
All the best,
Ray
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Hi Tommy, I was looking back at some of the older posts on your fourm and noticed you and Andy do a gig with Mandy Mercer. Wow, I used to play with Dana Cooper back in the 80's and Mandy used to come out and sit in with us when we played in Austin. She is amazing. What a great memory! Anyway,you are the groove master and I look forward to your next project.
Come back to Georgia soon, Tim
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Yo Tommy! When are ya comin' back to Minnesota? It'll be spring soon, we would love to see ya, hook up with Ross maybe?
Mike
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Hi Tommy, Thanks for taking the time to "talk drums" with me! You are a fantastic drummer with a great sense of groove who seems to be able to play the right thing at the right time. I been listening to you for while and watching you with EJ since the mid 80's in Houston. I hope to see you soon on the next tour through Georgia.
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Hi Tommy,
If you share a birthday with Alex Van Halen, you also share it with me, as well as Keith Jarrett, Ricky Nelson, and a few other musicians of note (OK so I'm not a musician of note - I play a lot of notes, though...).
Remember to come to Charlotte - maybe on May 8th? All the best,
Ray Otstott
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Tommy.
Today while driving in my proudly owned Dodge Caravan and listening to the Christopher Cross "Another Page" album, I mean CD, I asked my son Nicky who is ten, who the drummer was as I always do and my wife is shocked at how he can remember.. He said it sounded like Steve Gadd.
Then the fourth track and fifth track came on.
I asked him again and he guessed Steve again. I told him it was a drummer named Tommy Taylor who also recorded one of my all time favorite Albums "Christopher Cross". His reply. "Wow.......He is really, really good. I guess he is in your top 10 drummers of all time huh?"
Absolutely!
Who says kids don't have good taste.
Please let me know if you are to be performing in the Philadelphia anytime.
Thanks Tommy.
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NO NO NO NOT EDDIE, ALEX!!!!!!!!!!
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Well...yes we do share the same b-day but he is older...I've never met him. I have seen the Hotel Van Halen in Amsterdam while walking once. Must be his dad's place ;-) Alex kicks ass! I wasn't a huge Van Halen fan because I was into other stuff when they came out...I can appreciate them more now for sure... he is a VERY original player and I dig what he does.
Friday, January 26, 2007 at 17:58 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Tommy, are't you twins with Eddie Van Halen? If so, Happy Birthday! (if not, you can still party).
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TOMMY,
YOU ROCK, LOVE YOUR MUSIC!
P.S. IM INTO FAMILY HISTORY WE COULD POSSIBLEY BE RELATED!!!!!!!! WANT TO KNOW FOR SURE SO PLZ EMAIL ME BACK ASAP!
LOVE ALWAYS,
ALISHA
Friday, January 26, 2007 at 14:29 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hey Tommy, My Name is Thomas Taylor and everyone calls me tommy . i though it was soo cool how we have the same name and i love your music !
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Hi Tommy,
Caught your show a week ago with EJ and Roscoe in St Pete; also saw you in Myrtle Beach last year. Just wanted to drop you a line to tell you I enjoyed both shows tremendously. Your energy and rhythm are a great complement to Eric's and Roscoe's melodicism. Hope to see you in Charlotte one of these days (where I live). Wish you guys did meet and greets after the shows - I'd love to get your autograph and shake your hand. Eric signed my CD's by mail, but I'd love to chat with you face to face. BTW - the Neighorhood Theatre in Charlotte is a lot nicer than the State Theatre. That's not a plug - it'd be a great place for you guys to play.
All the best,
Ray
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Hey Tommy,
Great seeing you and hearing you play last Sunday night !!! You are an amazing musician !!!
Hope y'all made it back safe through the ice storm.
Once again, I'm honored to have you on my recordings ... you're the best !!!
Barry
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Tommy,
Love your site. I hope you still have the Black Oyster Luddys !
I can't wait to see the show on Sunday in Atlanta.
Regards
Bob Tewksbury / Atlanta
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Richard Marraccini, 425 Summit Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193 ricocorp@sbcglobal.net
Joanne Marraccini, 425 Summit Dr, Schaumburg, IL 60193 jmarraccini@nazarethacademy.com
Phone: 847-301-9052
Wednesday, January 10, 2007 at 13:05 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hey Tommy,
Hope everything is going well with you and the band. Looking forward to seeing you guys at the Variety Playhouse in Marietta, Georgia on Jan 14. Stay safe and Take Care.
Mark
Thursday, January 04, 2007 at 17:29 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Happy New Year Dude! See ya soon!
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Hi, Tommy. Robyn and I went to grade school with you in Austin. We met Paul Hudspeth earlier this month, and he caught us up on Reunion and you. Paul's wife Christy works at the preschool at Lake Travis United Methodist Church where I am pastor. We hope things are going well for you - looks like they are.
Saturday, December 30, 2006 at 19:22 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Have a very Merry Christmas Tommy!
Thursday, December 21, 2006 at 15:51 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Tommy,hope that you had a safe and enlightning sabatical.Let's see if we can get Lance ,Mike and Whipper to all go to lunch at El Azteca.At least El Sol E La Luna.I'll check in at the end of the year.Maybe even make it to Lance's Birthday in his new house.You're one off the greatest Drummers around.Happy Holidays.
Jerry (Mr.Corvette)
Thursday, December 14, 2006 at 18:49 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Tommy, what issue of Classic Drummers is your interview in?
Wednesday, November 29, 2006 at 17:39 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hi, Tommy turn on your brain and remember Strait Music Co. in Austin, Texas. Zack Berry was my husband(guitar repairman) you,Kyle, & Eric came in all the time. You use to tease me I believe I was very pregant at the time with out daughter Samantha. I had long dk blonde hair, thought of all of you often and wondered what happened to you all. I just found this website after finding a cd of Eric's at a garage sale. ha ha Old age isn't wonderful. I'm in dallas now, Zack is in Nashville, Tn working for Clint Black. Take care and let me hear from you. Peace & Love Donna Berry
Sunday, November 19, 2006 at 16:48 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hello Tommy, I met you years ago at arlen studios in austin ,we were both there recording tracks for Barry Richman "I was barrys bassist at the time" Jeff Sipe and I had flown in from atlanta for the session.We recorded voodoo chile with barry on vocals, you played the tune and at the end you did a cymbal wash as you and jeff switched to a third stone from the sun groove played like a latin fusion beat.I had to write to you to tell you how much fun you are to hang with,I love that thing you do with your vocal chords while singing soul classics.I just got the austin city limits dvd from 1988, what a treat to hear the complete set, tommy you kill, I love your playing style you are at the top of my list.You and kyle are the #@*%! ,eric sounded his best in my opinion with you and kyle.Thanks for your time .Winn Sizemore
Monday, November 13, 2006 at 09:21 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Tommy, I haven't seen you since Christopher Cross took off like a jet airplane. I remember meeting you when the band played a fraternity gig at a downtown skyscraper in Dallas just before the big album came out. You had the flamingo on a backdrop, but the album hadn't been released quite yet. We went to dinner with Chet, Chris, Andy, Rob, and I remember talking to you a little. Back in the 60's and early '70s I was older than you, playing drums in San Antonio, and then left to play in Chicago and on the road a few years before law school, so we didn't know each other in the early years. I soon quit to focus only on the law while you began a real career playing.
I recently got some emails from Andy Salmon about a reunion type thing in November in San Antonio, and while looking up some old names, ran across your website. I really enjoyed the pictures, but mainly wanted to sign in to say that I always really enjoyed your beautiful feel, time, and touch when I heard you play. I didn't know you were playing with Eric Johnson and other great musicians, so I am going to go buy some of the CD's listed on your site and hear you again. I am glad you stuck with it, and hope you have great continued success and enjoyment in playing music.
I have started playing a little after 30 years to play in a mostly lawyer blues band for Dallas Bar Association and charity functions here in Dallas - but the only one of us who really plays is Mark Pollock, and he just smiles and puts up with us. Mark has played with many great blues artists, and is a great guy to be around, living in Alpine, Texas now. Mark handled the classic guitar show part of the Eric Clapton event in Dallas, and actually got me #@*%! to the Crossroads show, but I was only able to be there a few hours, and did not know you were there. I will look forward to seeing you sometime. I really wish you the best of luck, and I appreciated and enjoyed your web site. You sounded so great when I heard you, and I'm looking forward to buying some of your newer things with Eric Johnson, and hope to see you some time. If you're going to play in Dallas, I'll come see you.
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Hello from Chile! Thanks to all of the folks from Mexico who turned out for the G3 concert in Mexico City! Hope that everyone enjoyed all of the fine music from John Petrucci with Mike Portnoy and Dave LaRue, and Joe Satriani, with Jeff Campitelli and Galen Henson and Dave doing double duty on the bass. This is a wonderful tour to be on. Great to be back out with Joe and company...such wonderful folks! We had a great time playing for all of you there! Glad that Eric and Roscoe and myself can finally come and play for everyone who have been waiting for many years it seems....until next time.....
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you were just awesome Tommy!!! Mexico love you guys. Thanks for coming.
cheers!!!!!
Wednesday, October 18, 2006 at 17:16 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Yesterday was wonderful night!!
the songs four and seven the set, I never listen before!!
See you today!!
Tuesday, October 17, 2006 at 09:48 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hey Tommy, I spent about a month in the studio with you and Kyle back in 94 with Barry Richman and Jim Gaines and Paul Kelly. Sure did enjoy that and have lots of #@*%! good memories of it. I am glad to see you are doing well and wish you the best!
Peace,
David
Monday, October 16, 2006 at 07:31 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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good luck on the Mexico concerts Tommy, hope you have a great time!!! Thanks for coming.
sincerely
Thursday, October 12, 2006 at 15:40 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hi Tommy, I enjoyed meeting you and talking about art and painting when you appeared August 16th in Alexandria at the Birchmere. You may recall that we decided that every night Eric played it was the equivalent of an artist painting Rembrandt's Night Watch in front of an audience several times a week. If I can get my web page up and running I'll send you the link so you can check out some of my work. I hope you are enjoying your trip to South America. Have a great time.
Monday, September 25, 2006 at 07:20 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Tommy,
It was great seeing you, & everyone in August. Thank you for everything! Have fun in Mexico. Bring bottled water.
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Thanks to all the fans in Ciudad Chihuahua and Juarez who came to see us this weekend! It was a pleasure finally getting play for you and to meet you all. We hope you enjoyed the shows! If you can travel to Mexico City....G3 coming in OCTUBRE!!!
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ROLL UP FOR THE MEXICAN MYSTERY TOUR....Step right this way....are we having fun yet??? After a 2 hour border crossing....7 guys in a mystery bus/van with windows...take 3 1/2 hour drive that really is more like 5 1/2 to Ciudad Chihuahua. Well...now this is different...remind me not to eat 2 Mexican meals before leaving for Mexico...they make a helluva qesadilla here...more at 11:00
Sunday, September 17, 2006 at 13:52 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hi Tommy!
I have been meaning to visit your site for some time.Better late than never,right?
I saw you at the Wiltern last May.A big thrill for me!Thanks for all you have done and continue to do.
Saturday, September 16, 2006 at 00:46 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hey this is a test and a chance to say thanks to all who came to see us during the last tour with the Big Texans...
Saturday, September 09, 2006 at 21:47 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hello Tommy
I have my ticket´s for G3 in Mexico Octuber 16 & 17th, I will not go to Chihuahua, I´m sad for that, but I´ll be in two Mexico City Concert´s.
Best Regards
Monday, August 28, 2006 at 14:15 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Tommy, thoroughly enjoyed the show at Mexacali last night! It's always great seeing you guys in that type of club,
much better than BB's. Keep coming back to NJ, we love you guys.....
Too bad Les didn't show up last night.
Wednesday, August 16, 2006 at 08:48 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hi Tommy, I tried to e-mail you, but I'm on my daughter's dinosaur computer so I don't think it went through. I am coming to the Eric Johnson show at Antoines Beumont in Septemer, I think 2nd. Are you playing that show with him? Jackie and I were wondering. My brother Bobby and I are coming to that show..my cousins are opening for Eric. The Sonnier Brothers. Let me know if we will get the honor of seeing your face.:) It's been a long time. I am trying to bring Lynda Nozick and maybe Scotty too. I am moving to Katy in a few weeks.
Let me know if you'll be at Antoines.
Shawn
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great site tommy, i really enjoyed it so much, keep it up the good work as always. Thanks alot
Friday, July 14, 2006 at 18:05 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hey Tommy....never signed the book. Thought I would leave my mark on your site.
Wednesday, July 12, 2006 at 22:21 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hello Tommy,
I just found your site while I was on the Eric Johnson forum. I have seen you and Eric many times, and you are definently one of my favorite drummers! I hope you stay with Eric for a long time! Looking forward to seeing you and Eric, and Chris in Birmingham, Alabama at the Workplay Theatre. God Bless and take care.
Mark Evans
Sunday, June 25, 2006 at 09:14 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Tommy, great site, seen you 3 times this April in Florida, you guys really rocked every night. You and the rest of the crew are machines, how do you play that many dates in that few days? Wasn't it like 36 show, in 42 days?? Hats off to you, you deserve a well needed break!!!
One question: Seen you 5 times in all, and never once seen you throw a stick into the crowd. EJ the same with picks. Any reason for you?
Saturday, June 10, 2006 at 19:37 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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whoaaaaaaaa yeah. Let me hear you do that metal scream. Long time no see, (I'm Roscoe's sister) Can't wait to see you guys all together again and talk rock trivia.
Tuesday, June 06, 2006 at 05:44 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hi Tommy,
Really diggin' the website. Thanks for keeping it real. Speaking of real, do you have a PO Box for tangible fan mail?
Thanks.
Sunday, June 04, 2006 at 00:07 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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After being an EJ fan since Tones,I was fortunate enough to watch you guys (FINALLY!)at Vanouver's Commodore Ballroom last May 10th. Being the drummer in our group, I can also relate to your talent and stamina (playing without a metronome.."wink,wink")of supporting the best Texas has to offer (sorry, Dubya)! Your site is honest and clean...why can't other musicians and celebs share their old pics like you do? Enjoyed it! I'm going to try RimShots myself. Thanks and God bless ya, Tom! - Mon C. (from Manila,Philippines)
Friday, June 02, 2006 at 11:06 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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More vocals, yes! And that pesky Tommy Taylor solo record, this is what we NEED...great show at Nokia, keep rocking steady.
bd
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I just wanted to thank you for the outstanding show at the Wiltern Theatre in Los Angeles. Every time I get a chance to see you play with Chris and Eric it makes my year. I am glad you have not lost sight of what an amazingly talented person you are, never sell yourself short. It would be nice to hear more vocals from you in the future, you have a great voice. Thanks again Tommy.
Friday, May 26, 2006 at 11:55 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Well...I don't know what to say really...for those of you who don't know, Troy is one of my biggest fans and someone who turned out to be a really good friend. He would say my biggest fan, but others might as well so to keep everyone happy I say one of. I have met MANY fans over the last few years but Troy was the first person who made me realize that anyone even cared that i played drums. I ran into him on Ebay of all places at a very low point in my career. If it were not for Troy, it is doubtful that I would be playing with Eric Johnson again today and doubtful that I would have this website, and doubtful that I would be continuing to try and seriously play publicly in the capacity that I now do. The knowledge that the work that I have done had the impact and importance to him and possibly many others that I was unaware of, and also his desire to see me perform live and to see Eric and I perform live together has been instrumental in bringing me to the place where I am with drumming and music currently. For that I am indebted to him and all gratitude should be in his favor. Thanks bud.
Friday, May 19, 2006 at 09:09 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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My dearest thanks for another magical night you made possible for us, my friends and family and I. You went out of your way to do everything in your power to make the show enjoyable for all of us. I am overwhelmed at times by your kindness, thoughtfullness, and your pure genuine heart. Everyone had an amazing night. Billy and his brother were just in awe of the show. To quote Billy exact..."That is the tightest drummer I have ever heard live...this guy is amazing!" Tommy, you made me feel like a million bucks that night. I got to bring my now "wife" a close friend Bart, my father, and a
close friend in the drum business to a show, where you made us all feel like guests of honor. You know I never want those nights to end, they could just go on forever! I am so happy for you and your success. I hope you have peace and content in your everyday life with the fact that you do what you love, and you make others happy doing it.
You have made such a difference in my life, not just drumming... life itself. Seeing you take time with fans, helping Jade and extending your friendship, I hope to one day be half the man you are. We all need a mentor, and I am honored to have one in you.
Your friend and family
Troy Burnett & Melissa Burnett
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Hello! Sorry there has been some difficulty with the guestbook sign page. If you see this happening in the future PLEASE EMAIL us so we will know...otherwise we just figure no one likes us anymore. Thanks to all who came to see Eric, Chris and myself play with Joe Satriani over the last few weeks. What a super tour! SUPER COLOSSAL! We managed to play some great shows and have a lot of fun even though Chris and I were the only people in both bands and crew to not get the horrible summer grunge I think...Thanks to Richard Mullen, Mark Newman and Jeff Dunn the road managers and especially to Jeff for filling in on front of house sound while Richard was ill. Of course...he is the son of the legend Donald "Duck" Dunn who needs no introduction. Sorry but I have to keep telling people that...hahahah! Thanks to our old friend Ed Hughes and his lady for taking care of Ricky in Phoenix when he was ill. Thanks to webmaster John Bland who also takes care of our merch on the road, Dustin "Tinsley" drum manicurist and stage tech, JVZ on guitar world, Em Lehman our bus driver, Joe Priesnitz Artist management. A very special thanks to Joe Satriani and his band Jeff Campitelli and Dave LaRue as well as his posse, Mick, Big Mike on guitars, Rick...you're on aren't you...?,Monitor Bob, Galen, Barry, Randy, Jose, Ernesto,
Dieter, and of course the mysterious Mr. Iverson. These are the most together and nicest bunch of folks anyone ever had the pleasure of touring with! See you on the funway! Thanks and GOODNIGHT!
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Hey Tommy! See you in August. J
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Your May 6 Wiltern performance with EJ before Satriani was spectacular. The band was ridiculously tight. I wish I could bottle that stuff. I brought a friend who is in his mid-30s and had only been to 3 shows his whole life. He said I introduced him to a higher level of musical expression that he did not know existed. Your drum fills had him shaking his head. Great show all around -- see you guys next time in LA.
Oh, tell EJ thanks for the pick! It's glass-case caliber for this longtime guitarist and fan.
Tuesday, May 09, 2006 at 14:54 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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The Man..The Myth..The Legend...
Hey Tommy,
What it is brother. Just checking in and seeing how you are doing. Give a shout when you are in Minnesota. Maybe if your schedule works out you can perform with us at next years Jazz Festival in Duluth........oh yea, you may buy a vowel...Ü be cool
Saturday, May 06, 2006 at 06:33 Host: infong229.us.perfora.net |
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Hi, Tommy! My husband Greg and I heard you last night at The Grove; of the entire show, your performance was my favorite. I am a neophyte drummer and was inspired and awed by your playing. The three of you are in a beautiful groove. Thanks for a fantastic night.
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Hey Tommy,
I just wanted to continue the applause for another few minutes....I had the pleasure of seeing you in Baltimore on April 17th. What a great night. I enjoyed your playing very much as well as Eric and Chris'! I was there in the front row with my 19 year old son and we had the time of our lives seeing you guys and then Joe and his band! Best wishes and thanks for a great performance!
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Jim Gillam
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Hey Tommy,
Great to hear you the other night !!! You sounded awesome !!! Got a new CD coming out soon and you and Kyle are on a couple of tracks. Some out there jazz jams. Also added your site to my links page. Stop by when you get a chance.
Take Care,
Barry
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Hello...well...orange blossoms....gin blossoms....I dunno...the road...isn't too funny....things are quite enjoyable out here though. Joe Satriani and all of the band as well as the crew are really great folks and its a very nice opportunity to be touring with such fine people. We all had a nice dinner together this evening in Tampa on our day off. Ya'll check us out. There is a nice photo of Bill Ludwig III, myself and Jeff Campitelli, Satch's drummer on JoeSatriani.com. Ross William Perry was in Chicago visiting and did the honors with Jeff's camera....in the mean time....I'd like to buy a vowel....
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Happy Earthday! How cool is that?
Hey Tommy,
How's the tour going for ya? Any funny road stories?
I wish you continued success on the tour. And Have a Great Spring!!! Orange Blossoms are Awesome!!!
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Well just droping in to say that the show in Omaha Nebraska with Joe Satriani was a excellant show and Eric's band and ya'll were excellant. I had the pleasure of meeting Eric in Lincoln Nebraska on July 3rd 2005 my daughter Amanda hooked me up to meet him. She work's at The Marriott Fairfeild Inn in Lincoln and called ma around 11:30p.m. that night and told me that a Eric somebody from Austin was there and she told him I wanted to meet him well to make along story short it was so cool to meet him and I wrote a letter on the his site about it.Anyway's I was front row with the black Austin Texas hat on and enjoyed ya'll so much and meeting Eric was so cool I will never forget the experiance I had a backstage pass for Joe although I was unable to meet the rest of you so I thought I would drop you a email and say Hi.I gave a c.d. of mine to a roadie of ya'lls and if Eric recieved it it was for listening purpose's to show him what his music mean's to me and how indirectly he teach'es fan's like me to play and learn everyday so keep the inspiration's going!!
Sincerely Arnulfo Salinas
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Tommy, Tommy , Tommy,
Well I think you and EJ have been very naughty boys by not coming to visit us way down under in Melbourne Aus.
The last time you guys were here I was underage, wow that would of been more than 15 years ago I reckon. Get the band and your butts to OZ!!!!! Theres heaps of die hard EJ fans here.
Shaun OZ
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Hola Tommy from San Antone. It's been almost a decade since I remember you playing some gigs with the awesome guitar player, Chris Holzhaus. What's happened to him? A few of my guitar buddies are trying to locate him and perhaps even drive a great distance to go see him. Anyways, your assistance will be appreciated and keep up your great drum work....ALEX
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Hi Tommy,
We're waiting for you and Eric Johnson here in Brasil!!!
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Hi Tommy... when ya comin' back up here? Let us know so we can do dinner or catch ya bangin' the skins with Ross some nite! You rock man!! And congrats on the Austin Chronicle Music Poll!! way to go!
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Hi Everyone....well another year come and gone. Thanks to everyone who voted for me in the Austin Chronicle Music Poll giving me the number two slot! Congrats to my good friend Whipper on his Number One Placement! Another SXSW winding down. Loads of Ej rehearsals...I did a really cool gig Friday with Mandy Mercier. I have to comment on Andy Salmon....man no matter how great they play no bass player puts it where Andy does! He is married to my foot. It is always such a pleasure to gig with him...this summer will mark our 29th year of playing together...how can that be? We do this gig with Mandy every year it seems and she always provides a festive adventure!!! This year's line up included Dan Earhart on keys and one of the most exciting Austin guitar players...Paul Skelton! Paul gave us the quote of the year...."I bet Howlin' Wolf didn't rehearse..." So.... Webster John promises new and fun stuff on tommytaylor.com soon, so stay tuned. Looking forward to seeing ya'll out on the ROAD next month. Ej's got some new tunes for ya and some different oldies so get your tix NOW!
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Well....hmmm...preparation...well...we rehearse quite a bit. I dunno...I've never been much for too much thought about what I'm doing...but I mean er ah well...I mean I guess I'm always like working at it but like there are no major "things" that I do anymore...you know...like 40 days and nights of rudiments...or running the track and yoga and all that...you know I try to get all the rest of my life in order hahaha so I can be on tour. I think maybe I'll go for a motorcycle ride this time just before if the weather is nice...What do I bring..hmm.......I try to bring a French Press or an Espresso machine...some
Diedrich Weiner Melange coffee beans....quite a bit of Dublin Dr. Pepper (corn syrup is bad...stay away from it...sugar is better)...plenty of pure grade
b maple syrup....a wristwatch magazine or two....my computer so I can keep up with all of you that aren't on tour and of course ebay..I'm E-dicted....Help I've bid and I can't get up! uh...some music.... not much...usually 13th Floor Elevators....Gin Blossoms....The Jimi Hendrix Experience....music that I have recorded recently with others....some of my own compositions that I am thinking through....some stage clothes...and shoes...and some street clothes...uh....maybe some movies...like Hollywood Knights..or The Party...or Stand By Me...some mystical poetry...Stanley Burroughs Healing for the Age of Enlightenment....lots of Amy's frozen dinners in case we get some place where all they serve for dinner is critters....maybe some raw cacao and some goji berries for fun...maybe some olive oil....raw sunflower seeds...I dunno...a couple of crystals...my cel phone....and a large camel to ride around on when I get bored with all of that...the camel is a must...without my camel...I am useless. Its really hard to get the folks at each venue to custom build the pyramids from scratch....he gets REALLY ornery without his pyramids.....
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Hey Tommy,
What do you go through in preparation for a tour? Also, what will you take on the upcoming
tour? Instruments,entertainment, etc.
Many thanks,
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Nice site keep it up
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Thanks for your comments....I remember thinking the City Limits was a below average night...in retrospect it holds up nicely. Mitch Mitchell....I could write a book about my feelings regarding Mitch Mitchell! If anyone knows how to reach him please
email me. Why yes! I would definitely say so! To me no one has more uniquely altered the venue of pop rock music as a drummer, than Mitch Mitchell. There would have been no Jimi Hendrix Experience without Mitch. Prior to those recordings no one had put that linear style of jazzesque playing into R&B based rock and roll...simply an Icon...To me the single greatest drum fill in Rock HISTORY is the fill he plays just before Jimi's solo in Hey Joe. No one has ever set up a solo better. It just simply hasn't happened...and likely never will....its like Heeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeere's Jimi. I scream and shreik out loud with joy
every time I hear it and then scan back and play it over and over again and marvel at the moment....ABSOLUTE GENIUS!!!!!!
I have so many influences...I hardly have the space. Mitch definitely and Ginger Baker were the two biggest in my formative years. The first drummer I ever played along to was the incredible Al Jackson Jr., as he performed "Tramp" with Otis Redding and Carla Thomas on my best friend's hifi set. Smitty from Paul Revere and the Raiders, Hal Blaine and Gary Chester, Benny Benjamin, Clive Bunker, Mickey Waller, Ringo, Charlie Watts. Someday I will write my book....Spencer Dryden, David Fore, John Ike Walton....the list...goes on...
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I still have an Austin City Limits performance on tape, AMAZING!!
Do you count Mitch Mitchell as an influence ?? Who are the drummer that influenced you the most. Who do you listen to when you aren't working??
thanks
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Hello from one of your cousins. Your website is great. It is so nice to see someone able to make a living at something he really likes. Have basically followed your career from your dad's cards. All the best to you.
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| So in response to Nick's question about the Another Page record by Christopher Cross. It is a very long explanation but briefly, I played on 2 cuts on the record. Deal 'Em Again which was a song that I actually brought to Chris's attention when he was producing demos for the principle writer of the song's group, Texas. Chris re-wrote part of the song and we ended up also recording it on the Another Page record. The other track that I played on from the Another Page Lp is the ballad "Think of Laura" which was made famous by the soap opera General Hospital. I think, though it is simple, it is one of my best tracks. Thanks for asking and thanks for all the postive feedback. That was a bittersweet experience to say the least but I am very proud to have been a part of those recordings.
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David M.Benoit |  |
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| Tommy, I saw you at the H.O.B. in New Orleans sometime in
the 90's with Eric Johnson.Your drum sound and skills prove to me you are a
true pro. I bought the DVD,Live from Austin Texas.I think it's one music DVD
to collect.
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Ryan Lindsay | |
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| Hey man.. It's almost February. Something really weird just happened. Remember what we were talking about almost -exactly- three years ago? I think I just heard it for the first time.
Ryan
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Nick Pulos | |
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| Tommy.
As a High School Junior when the "Christopher Cross" album was released, it was a must have for me. Your drumming was and still is a classic. Very, very tasty.
Anyway, on his second album what songs did you play on? I know Steve Gadd (No Time for Talk)? and Jeff Porcaro (Alright)? did at least one track each. Over twenty years later, I may now know.
Also what drums heads and cymbals did you use for the albums.
Thanks Tommy.
Nick Pulos
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Fred "Salem" Herbst | |
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| I just got off the phone with Christopher Maresh ... he wanted to pay an auto insurance bill. I misspelled his name, told him my hearing was going bad 'cause of too much rock n roll in my youth. That got Chris rolling. I asked about you -- and surprise, surprise -- he said he currently played with you. It's been acres of time ... but I told him that if you furrowed your brow on my name, that he might add Salem Cigarettes to my middle name, and you just might remember. I've followed your career through the years and am proud to say to others that I "knew" someone that is truly doing in life what they've had a passion for all their lives. That is rare (and choice). You were the only kid I knew who had Jimi Hendrix posters on his wall at age 8!!! Congratulations! Job well done, my friend, and good luck to you in your future endeavors.
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| Ah friends and fans...what can I say. :-) David's album is a cool adventure. Of course David is one of my favorite guitarists and always has been since he was fresh in from Lubbock! He writes a good tune and sings killer too. We were assisted by very cool people including Lance
Keltner, Will Sexton, Mark Andes, Kacy Crowley, and the legendary Spooner Oldham on this record. Its certainly worth a spin and should have gotten him more recognition than it did. Visit David at
DavidHoltMusic.com. He'd love to hear from ya! There is a planned
renaissance of the Austin Music Scene at Antone's I hear...Some Tuesdays will be hosted by Chris Layton and Tommy Shannon...you might even see me there...with David...check it out...
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Jim Casey | |
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| I concur, the David Holt record is *great* and Tommy's performance on it very tasteful and musical.
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Troy Burnett | |
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| Hey, its me! Just wondering, what heads do you usually use on the waterline drum? I think your workd on the David Holt record is some of your best ever. If any of you don't have this record yet, GET IT! Tommy puts on a
flwaless, tastefull, drumming opera that you have to feel emotionally to fully understand. Thanks again for everything, you mean the world to me. Your friend and family, Troy.
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mark collins | |
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| hey tommy,
mark collins here,my email address i left you an hour ago,had the wrong cymbal ( § }, i was supposed to put in the at cymbal ( @ ),
@yahoo.com,
your friend markcollins@yahoo.com
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mark collins | |
markcollins03§yahoo.com |
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| Tommy,
how are you?.great pictures,wow,i met you in tommys drum shop 1985? in austin,we talked for a few minutes,and i asked who do you play for,you said eric johnson,i said i got to here that music,i think tones was still in mix mode.anyway that is still my favorite record,awsome drummin man,especially the intro to friends,anyway i saw you,eric,and kyle in san francisco,ca at the great america music hall,awsome.i think that was in the late 1990?
ive been a drummer for 20 years,and i love it,i played with a few big names,but nothin ever came about,but you know tommy i concider myself trully sucessfull because i got to play music with my friends,live life to its fullist,learn an artform,that takes a lifetime or 2 to master,i made a little money at times,and a lot of money other times,
ive joined the us army 2005 to help out in iraq,with water treatment,were making a difference in small steps,anyway gota go,later dude
your friend
markcollins03§yahoo.com
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from Marlies Koerner via Teresa | |
marlieskoerner@yahoo.com |
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| Hi Tommy,
Marlies would appreciate it if you could send her the E-Mail adress of Arne
Malan. She wants to send an E-Mail to his mother Roz(amin) Malan. She says "Please give him my regards.
With love
Marlies"
RS,
T
P.S. Do you have Jeff and Tom Richman's email addresses? I ran into Tom at satsang and he was talking about getting some rehearsals together with Jeff once he's feeling better.
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Mike and Marie | |
sjulstad@stolaf.edu |
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| Hey Tommy, I heard from Ross you are in MN in a few days!! Ya gonna shoot me a note so we can catch up with you?? It's party time, where all are ya going to be playing?
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Teresa | |
callrcg@yahoo.com |
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| RS and Happy New Year. Just got back from Dera (well actually Thailand where I was hanging out being a loungelizard for a bit) and was perusing your website...very impressive. But I must say that your gig list is a bit outdated for such a perfectionist... kidding... :0) xxx
Well actually, I was hoping to catch one of your shows. Let me know where you're gigging, ok? Especially if you'll be out near SF.
Happy New Year!
Teresa
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who knew
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Jade Micheal Bowsher | |
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| heyy tommy, it has been a while since ive posted something on here, so i thought i would. it was a rough, and depressing year for me in 2005, and id say what changed all of that around, was meeting you. i just wanted to let u know i appreciate everything u do for me, and want to thank you for all the things u say to me, u always seem to help me make it through yet another day. -peace JMB
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york | |
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| hi tommy,
happy new year!
man, i got a tru beat cal 1040.
almost mint.
when will i see you in germany?
all the best
york
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Jim Casey | |
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| Happy New Year!!
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Tommy Taylor | |
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| HAPPY NEW YEAR! Thanks to all the friends and fans that have checked in over the past year. Apologies to those of you that I haven't gotten back to. TommyTaylor.com is now a reality thanks to another TommyTaylor who so graciously allowed me to acquire the domain. The site should be revamped in the coming months to reflect the new domain name change. New pictures and hopefully that darned bio...its so hard to talk about oneself, a new links page with some of my favorite
urls. Anyway, good things coming in the future musically so keep a lookout. All best wishes. Tommy
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Doug Grover | |
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| Tommy,
First really noticed your work on the G3 Live album. Wow.
Fancy myself a drummer afficionado. I was really impressed. What control. Phrasing. Hand speed. Cymbal restraint.
Love your work. Thanks and good luck with all future projects.
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Ryan L | |
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| Jeff..
Saying you can play anything Tommy can play is a little ludicrous, wouldn't you think? That would be like me comparing myself to Mario
Andretti. Sure, I can drive a car and press the pedal all the way to the floor, but there's a reason why he can do it for a living and I can't. Same goes for playing music.. It goes way beyond the mechanical aspects. It takes tremendous heart and a deep understanding and awareness of what makes music what it is to do what Tommy does. Things far beyond the mortal plane. So believe me when I say that there are very few souls on this earth who can "Play anything he's playing" or even understand the concept behind it.
Cheers,
Ryan.
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Anita Riesinger | |
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| Hey Tommy, it was a pleasure to see you again with EJ in Petaluma, CA in the end of October '05. I'm glad I got to sit in on soundcheck because, while I knew you were an awesome drummer, I never realized what an amazing voice you have. Look forward to seeing you again soon on your next trip thru the Golden State!
Take care,
A~
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Jeff Reeks | |
jeffreeks@yahoo.com |
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| Hi Tommy,
Where do I start without loosing your attention. Being a musician and music lover since a child...now 40
something.hehehe. I have been a local musician since the age of 16...Play about every weekend....drums and vocals
myself...Picth, harmonies, details in music,etc.
I must admit Ive found you through Eric Johnsons site. I love his music. I have a quick few questions...I like you have been plying for welll almost 30 years....and I never promoted myself...yea should have done something a long time ago...just always played locally with bands....How would a guy like me, who can play anything your playing,,,heheheh promote himself...any
sugestions? thanks again....
Jeffn
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Valerie | |
vine13@verizon.net |
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| Hi Tommy- I was lucky enough to meet you, Eric and Kyle a few different times back in spring/summer of 1990. I'll never forget the sarcastic comment you made to me when I invited you guys to my old farmhouse for stuffed
cabbages...lol I didn't know that you were vegetarians. Since then I researched macrobiotics and harldy ever consume meat. Do you still eat well? Just wondering...wow it's been 15 years since I met you. WOW
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Jay DellIsola | |
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| Tommy,
I owe a lot to you, Chris and Eric for getting me back behind the drums and playing again. I played constantly as a child as a twenty-something.
Even made it to Martha Quinn's MTV battle of the bands basement tapes...
Me and my childhood friends tried everything to "break through"... almost I guess.
My wife and I had three kids in my thirties and I dropped the drumsticks. So I happen to hear Eric's material somewhere and "something" about it made me set up the kit.
I built a studio in my basement listening to Chris's solo material and Venus. I now play a little piano, bass, guitar but mostly drums.
having more money - I bought a dw black oyster glass 5 piece ( ode to Ringo ).
I'm a family friend of the Zildjians ( my Dad and I built a few of Armand's houses years ago. ) I don't think I hit a different Cymbal in my lifetime.. now that's loyalty huh.. he was a wonderful man.
I'm 40 yrs old and going strong... I'd LOVE to play an Eric show in my lifetime but that's your gig... damn. ha ha
Your playing is strong and consistent and a nice compliment to the music. I guess that the amount of time I've listened to Eric's material is a testiment to how interesting and enjoyable I find your playing.
My fav influences are Dave Weckl and Steve Gadd... - probably no suprise
I will likely not miss your shows when you are in old Boston town... wish you guys head up here more often.
Thanks again for being part of my musical rebirth...
My kids love it too -
Stay Well -
Jay
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Ryan Lindsay | |
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| Hey man, you're a .com now! I guess you're back in town these days, which is fantastic. I haven't been in contact much lately because things have been insanely busy around here for the past while. So, sorry about that.. Anyhow, the Australia thing has been postponed for the time being, so I'll have some spare time and resources to get the SC back in business! I'm just gonna do what's right and have the entire motor rebuilt. Anyhow, the phone does ring on both ends, so I'll be in touch again shortly! It's been way too long, man.
Cheers!
Ryan
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Mark Leggott | |
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| Dear Tommy, well hello my freind, good to hear your back! as though you never
left...lol glad to see you with Eric & Chris again..you three make to most of any trio ever tell eric & chris hello. i just purchased the "bloom" cd and i hears your working on a new solo album also congrats my friend. between Eric & Joe Satriani I'll keep buying the music that keeps us musicians alive forever! including the fans. well tommy keep up the good work am patiently waiting to hear what you wrote. also your a scholar a great writer.and musician/drummer, and you keep me going as a drummer too
tommy. you will live on as drummer i has always admired you! ty tommy keep up the good work as always..and ty for the last reply you made my days weeks years live on..take care my friend, be safe and drum on forever!
Sincerly, Mark Leggott
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Henry Hagemeier | |
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| One other thing Tommy. It has been great following you through the years but I always think... What ever happened to those cowboy boots you spray painted baby blue and painted silver stars on them (1973). That was too cool.
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Henry Hagemeier | |
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| Hey Tommy,
I went through school with you from 6th grade on. I always remember our 6th grade teacher going around the room asking each of us what we wanted to be when we grew up and you said "rock star". You did it man. Thats so cool. I never made it past small bar gigs but it was fun. Now my 13 year old son started guitar a year ago. After 3 months he was already for a better teacher than me and I've been playing 30 years. After only a year my son can do Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Jimmy Page so well you would think they were in the room with you. We live outside of San Antonio but I need to find work up in Austin because that is where my son needs to be. He's played with some high school kids in bands but none of them come close to what he can do. He's really a fucking
prodogy. We'll go into a music store and he will pick out a guitar, plug in and amaze people. They are really blown away when they ask something like "How long has he been playing? Since he was 4?". Then they find out he has only been playing for a year and the next thing I hear from them is something like "No shit!".
Well Tommy it's great what you have done. Take care man.
Henry
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Tom Taylor | |
tom@henleyriskmanagement.co.uk |
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You're just the same as me, but with more hair and better drumsticks.
Shall we date?
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ahvia | |
ahvia03@yahoo.com.hk |
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| What inspired me the most was the tour in Hong Kong with Eric Johnson. When you played Desert Rose..that's great!!!!!
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Willy C | |
bootwings@yahoo.com |
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| Great show in Singapore but missed you at the party later on. Hope you guys will return soon. Even if you do not I will catch up with your gigs whenever I am in Texas. Best Regards & Take Care.
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Wesley Davis | |
davis_wesley@hotmail.com |
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| What's up Tommy Taylor! Hey when are you guys coming back around central Florida or Jacsonville area? Come on I got some people that are wanting to see you guys crank up and jam but there are no dates listed around here!!!!!!!!!
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Tommy Taylor | |
info@tommytaylor.com |
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http://www.tommytaylor.com |
| Hello to EveryOne! Special thanks to all the gracious fans and incredible crew in Japan! Hope we can return soon for a longer stay! So very nice to be there with all of you. On to Taipei, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore! Be safe everyone! Look for a new site address, updated gallery and more coming very soon in November!!!!
Tommy
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Yumiko | |
brightblue_rose@yahoo.co.jp |
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http://www.tommytaylor.com |
| Hello Tommy, I'll never got here without my poor friend who
is out of the internet(!?). After I read your bio, I recalled one thing
that I had forgatten completely. It is that I saw the joint concert of
C.Cross and Glenn Frey in Japan in '86. Were you a member of the band
that time? I'm sorry, I don't remember... because it was long time
ago... Anyway, I'm looking forward to see you (again?) in Osaka, Japan
!!! //GMT18:30/08Oct2005
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Mike and Marie | |
sjulstad@stolaf.edu |
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| Hey Tommy, hope all is well, have a blast in the far east!
Thanks for having dinner with us and hanging out! It was great to see ya
again, please let us know next time you're coming back up here!! We try
and get together with Ross whenever we can too, so let's do another nite
out, eh? M/M
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David Farber | |
davidfarber@cox.net |
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| Hey Tommy, Just wante to say I think you are one smokin
drummer!! The first time I saw Eric play was at at a place called Fat
Dawgs in Lubbock, Texas in spring of 85. Were you playing drums with him
at that time? I remember tickets for that show were 5 bucks!!! Thanksfor
your time, Dave Farber
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Debbie Sherrill | |
debbiesherrill@austin.rr.com |
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| Hey, Tommy Scott just pulled up your website and I have
been sitting here looking at it for the first time. Very cool
site...brings back lots of memories. I'm sure I have lots more pics of
you if you ever want to use any of them. Come by and see us
sometime...we still see David Baldry and Pat, and RoseAnn and Pat quite
a bit. Hope you are doing good and happy. Hope to see you soon. Love ya,
Debbie
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Tommy Taylor | |
info@tommytaylor.com |
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http://www.tommytaylor.com |
| Hello to EveryOne! Special thanks to all the gracious fans and incredible crew in Japan! Hope we can return soon for a longer stay! So very nice to be there with all of you. On to Taipei, Bangkok, Hong Kong and Singapore! Be safe everyone! Look for a new site address, updated gallery and more coming very soon in November!!!!
Tommy
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Tom Taylor | |
tommy@tommytaylor.com |
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http://www.tommytaylor.com |
| Thanks again for a great show in the Twin Cities. You are
fabulous and I really enjoyed seeing you in person. We are looking
forward to your move to the new site.
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John Gunderson | |
john.gunderson@radioshack.com |
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| Hey Tommy, have a fun tour in China. You da man!
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Peter & Roseina Arndell (Oz Guitar) | |
ozguitar@bigpond.net.au |
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ozguitar.com.au |
| Hi Tommy, We were visiting Eric Johnson's site and found a
link to you ! Just letting you know we enjoy your playing. Love Peter,
Roseina & Family xxx ooo
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| Tommy, it was great to visit with you again while you were
here in Minneapolis. Have a wonderful time on the road. Linda
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Tanni | |
tanni123@excite.com |
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www.scheaferguitars.com |
| Hey Tommy, I am looking forward to seeing you again in
Apple Valley the 10th.....Ed and I will be bringing down another guitar
for Eric so I hope you are around to chat... Keep the groove! Tannimal =
Ü
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| 71) |
The Express Band (Dale Seabaugh) | |
dale@highlandfurniture.net |
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|
| Let us know when you in the area.
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| 70) |
Travis | |
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|
|
| Look forward to seeing you, Chris, and Eric in Fayetteville
and Little Rock. I've enjoyed listening to you for years and can't wait
to have a chance to hear you guys cover Jimi. Keep up the great work!!
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| 69) |
Stephen Theobald | |
ariesred9@yahoo.com |
|
|
| Hi Tommy, I did catch your show at the House of Blues in
Hollywood on 7/27. It was great watching you play up close....like how
you pick up your left foot sometimes for timing. Since I worked that day
in San Diego and drove up in the afternoon, I was a bit tired by the
time your show started. I especially liked 'Columbia' and 'Manic
Depression'. By the way, I followed your suggestion and bought Johnny
Winters' "Blues Experiment". Very Cool! Especially 'Black Cat
Bone'. I tried to find "Surfin' with Freddie King" but it was
only available on a re-issue from Europe for more than I wanted to pay.
I picked up a couple of SRV's CDs too and though I'm in a low point with
my playing, I can play along and gain confidence. Thanks for the nice
show at the HOB....all of the encores were so nice. I was going to try
to meet you, but decided not to bother you. I hope you are taking care
of yourself on the road. Best wishes for continued success. Steve
Theobald
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| 68) |
Erick | |
slvrblt25@aol.com |
|
|
| I saw Eric Johnson at The Marquee Theatre in Tempe,AZ and
wanted to say what a pleasure it was to see and hear you play.That was a
great show.I look forward to seeing you play live in the future.
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| 67) |
Rich D'Apollo | |
RichRx1182@aol.com |
|
|
| I was at the Bloom concert in Massachusetts. Your playing
was and always is awesome. You are one of the best drummers ever. Don't
ever stop playing with E.J. and Chris. The three of you guys complement
each other so well. And I didn't realize that you are such a good
soprano ! Great backing vocal on 40 mile town. I'd ravel to Austin to
see you guys. My daughter is a drummer, and she knows how goos you are.
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| 66) |
Chris Brown | |
Chris@dsyyz.net |
|
www.dsyyz.net |
| Hey tommy my name is Chris Brown and at one time I think
you had a have a place here in Nashville Tennessee??. If so My web team
would love to see You and Eric Johnson jam together on a friday night
sometime. thanks Chris Brown.
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| 65) |
Jade | |
jaderocksdadrums@hotmail.com |
|
|
| Tommy, we finally met on the 14th at the variety in atlanta.
we must've talked for an hour, over variuos subjects. just wanted to put
my mark on here and if u ever get the chance to read this... email me
sometime. it was really humbling, and exciting to talk to a veteran
drummer whom i have looked up to for years. i just wanted to let u know
i am taking up ur suggestion about the rogers swivel-maitic. i am
currently searching the web for one, and as soon as it is obtained will
forever say goodbye to my gibralter rock double pedal. and i also wanted
to say keep doin' what u doin' i can't wait for u to come back thru
atlanta. keep up the awesome work, and makin tracks for me to practice
to; your biggest fan, JaDe
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| 64) |
Mark Dunn | |
django335@yahoo.com |
|
|
| Tommy, I just caught your gig in Chattanooga TN. with Eric
Johnson. I loved it. You guys played with passion and power. I am so
happy the weather cooperated. I am a huge fan of the music that Eric and
yourself make. Thanks so much for playing here and be sure to come back!
I have spent many hours trying to play some of the tune Eric has
written. By the way, what was that fantastic incense you were burning?
thanks Mark
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| 63) |
Jim Casey | |
jamesalancasey@hotmail.com |
|
|
| Hello, The Eric Johnson shows last week in the Northeast
were fantastic. The NYC show in particular was AMAZING! Brilliant
playing. It was great to see you, John and the whole gang again. Many
heartfelt thanks for everything and for the music. :-)
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| 62) |
Cindy-marie | |
esotericsociety@hotmail.com |
|
|
| Hey there, Tommy. I'm recently learning a lot of things
about you, your talent and work. I have to say, not only am I impressed
by all that I've come to know thus far but been genuinely amazed at the
enthusiasm and pure love for music that you, and those that work with
you, have and continue to inspire in others. Thanks for doing what you
love and sharing it with the world. Thanks also for inspiring Mr. Ryan
Lindsay, he speaks very highly of you though he, being humble in nature,
forgets he's a wonderful musician also. Anyhoo, take care and cheers.
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| 61) |
Tanni Poole | |
tanni123@excite.com |
|
|
| rite on Tommy...it was great talking with you down in
Milwaukee....hope to see you soon bro... Keep steady!
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| 60) |
Pang Fo Vang | |
pangfo@pdx.edu |
|
|
| Hi Tommy, Thanks for all you do. I really enjoy your work.
My friend, Noah, is eight years old and loves rock drumming. He did a a
piece called Swamp Stomp for the school talent show this year. Drums,
cars, and electronics are a big part of his life right now. As an adult
in his life, what can I do? He was so excited when I gave him a Cream
DVD to watch over the summer. Was it the right thing to do?? I worry
because the musicians smoke in the movie. Pang
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| 59) |
Dan Sowers | |
sunlightonchrome@yahoo.com |
|
|
| Tommy -- Just saw you a few hours ago at the Troc in
Philadelphia with Eric & Chris 07-06-2005. Unreal show. Eric's music
wouldn't be the same without you. Thanks for another awesome experience!
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| 58) |
Dennis Shows | |
dat88@netzero.com |
|
|
| Hey Tommy!, I'm actually a guitar player,but, I love
hearing your chops on Eric & Chris' albums. Getting to meet Jeff
Porcaro, must have been an absolute thrill for you, as I am a huge TOTO
fan as well. You are a fantastic drummer! Keep up the good work. I am
from the Victoria, TX area. So.... Teaxas musicans rule! Dennis Shows
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| 57) |
Steve Larson | |
thermal54@aol.com |
|
|
| Tommy, just wanted to say I really enjoyed the show in
Chicago on the 19th. I would've liked to hang around to say
"hello" afterwards, but one of our friends had a little too
much fun and had to be helped home. If the September 10 show at the
Minnesota Zoo really happens, I'll drive on up to see it. Best regards,
Steve Barrington, IL
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| 56) |
Stephen Theobald | |
ariesred9@yahoo.com |
|
|
| Hello Tommy, I caught your gig Tuesday, 6/28/05, in San
Diego. WOW! I began drumming lessons in March, this year and am
interested in rock and blues. I noticed that you had a problem with your
hats or a cymbal stand during a song, and you signaled the roadie and
let him know what the problem was without losing time. I especially
enjoyed your up tempo work and the stylish use of 2-handed crashes. I
feel inspired by your work. Thanks! Stephen Theobald
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| 55) |
Ryan Lindsay | |
rlindsay2@austin.rr.com |
|
|
| Hey man, I've been to the site enough without leaving a
post... So here we are! ALOT has been going on since I last saw ya. I've
downsized my snake collection once again, but the wild ones who people
find menacing and the injured ones somehow find their way into my home!
Anyway, I've heard some samples of your stuff on Bloom and you sound
fantastic (I'm sure you hear that enough from me). Hope you're having a
blast on the road, and give Eric and Chris my best, would ya? By the
way, I'm really digging the book. Thanks again for that. Being away from
all the stress of my former job really has let me focus on things. I'll
never regret taking the "Red Pill!" PS: When you get back in
town, let's hit Thai Kitchen again, yeah?
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| 54) |
Dennis Mason | |
mlman@osiriscomm.com |
|
(various) |
| Tommy, you've been a great inspiration, keep up the solid
drumming! Will you be performing with Eric in Dallas this summer? I
might just drive up from (miserable) south Texas to see you! Cheers,
Dennis
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| 53) |
Ronny Conley | |
spacecowboy67@verizon.net |
|
|
| Hey Tommy long time no see... I have been thinking about
you Recently..Uncle Scotty keeps me informed and i try to see if you
guys are playing around here..(D.C.)so i can catch a show. Scotty said
you guys were up here last summer but my wife was in the hospital.scotty
is flying in to baltimore on aug 3erd to stay with me for two weeks
taking him to new york for his first time..he seems really excited.I
hope this finds you well and in good health write back if you can..later,
Ronny
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| 52) |
Steve Johnson | |
msj@jam.rr.com |
|
|
| Tommy, This message is actually for Eric Johnson. I am his
cousin and was thinking about coming to the concert in July at the House
of Blues in New Orleans. My wife in going to be in town that weekend on
business and I was thinking about going with her and coming to your
show. If you get this message, maybe Eric would have a short time to
visit before or after the show. I know how busy you are and probably
don't have much extra time. My e-mail address is msj@jam.rr.com or my
phone is 318-801-0144. Look forward to hearing from you. Steve Johnson
Monroe, LA
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| 51) |
Tommy Taylor | |
Tommy@TommyTaylor.com |
|
RIght here |
| Thanks to all new visitors and posters! Sorry if I have not
gotten to contacting everyone or replying here. It is busy out on the
road! Kelly, I will be at the Granada in August! Have a great summer
ya'll!
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| 50) |
Nishanth | |
nishanth_morais@yahoo.co.in |
|
|
| Tommy, Saw you at HOB, Chicago with Eric Johnson on Jun 19
and thought you were great. I was the drummer for a band back in India
and Cliffs of Dover was a song we used to cover. Seeing you playing the
real thing was a great trip for me. Keep rocking and have fun ! Nishanth
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| 49) |
Kelly Smith | |
4565 kellysmith@ev1.net |
|
|
| Tommy- One question............Will you playing with Eric
in Dallas in Aug, at the Granada????
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| 48) |
uh Clem | |
robmeurer@sbcglobal.net |
|
you're ahead of me |
| Smash! Discovered your site quite by accident and had a
blast looking at the pictures, many of which (of course) were taken by
me or on my cameras. What a hoot. I had to download that shot of us with
Bonnie because I don't recall having that pic. Anyway, how's your album
going? Mine's happening nicely but in fits and starts, as I'm using
studio time when nobody else is in at Johnny Lee Schell's place around
the corner. I have five songs in varying states of incompletion. But,
man, the songs are flying out of me these days, just every kind of song.
I fear my album will sound less like one guy's album than some mix tape,
which is fine by me. I've had fun playing drums again even though my new
name is Rob Rush-A-Fill. I guess I could have just sent you a regular
ermail but I came upon this page and figured I'd use it. Take good care,
old friend. I'll be in Texas late September; hope to see you. Alvah
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| 47) |
Jim Casey | |
jamesalancasey@hotmail.com |
|
|
| New pics are groovy!!
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| 46) |
Eric Mantel | |
ericmantel@sbcglobal.net |
|
www.ericmantel.com |
| Hey Tommy! Just wishing you all the BEST! I last saw you in
Austin, TX - 1994. My Brother Jon says hello! He ran into you out in
California not too long ago. He told me that you asked how I was. I
mailed you something through J.P artist Management. In any case take
care and thanks!
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| 45) |
Dustin Sears | |
mobilehomies_dustin@yahoo.com |
|
|
| nice Smokey shot Tommy!
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| 44) |
Jeff Clark | |
jbclark@austin.rr.com |
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|
| T. Taylor - 'Tis good to hear & see great things are
happening with your talent ! David Jourdan gave me a buzz w/ your site
info, Eric's, AWHQ, etc. Let me know when you are playing in the Austin
area - would love to hear, see & "experience" Jeff Clark (
yeah, Kerre's brother )
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| 43) |
Shawn Sonnier | |
ssj143143@msn.com |
|
ha |
| Tommy, long time no see! I had a blast looking through
these pictures..I still have some good ones of you with ....well you
know. I love those ones when you were just 13. My favorites though, were
you with Bonnie Raitt, and Smokey. Too cool! Just celebrated Jackie's
51st birthday with her. Yikes! Blas called, nice to hear his voice. I
hope all is well with you these days....we had some good times. Take
care...Shawn
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| 42) |
Lee Schroedrer | |
lschroeder@whitesurvey.com |
|
|
| Great drummer.
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| 41) |
tommy taylor | |
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|
right here |
| Wow! Zilker Park in June...I think that's the first place I
saw YOU play! Great to run into old friends here. Thanks for checking
in! All the best.
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| 40) |
roy pozos | |
arpozos@sbcglobal.net |
|
|
| I first saw you playing drums when you were 11 or 12 and
you were pretty great back then. Your work through the years has brought
rock solid drumming to the musicians you have performed with and musical
enjoyment to people around the world. I'm glad you are touring with Eric
again... I look forward to seeing you at Zilker park in June. best
wishes, good health and happiness. roy
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| 39) |
drumleggs | |
drumleggs@frontiernet.net |
|
|
| Dear Tommy, I has been impressed, amazed, overwelmed with
your drumming & success, and especially with Eric Johnson. I have
played many songs of eric's through a couple bands who Idols eric like
i's Idol's you.i was so close to seeing you in Lincoln, Nebraska. back
when souvenirs tour. i am from Kearney, Nebr. i has bought every cd that
Eric has made with you in it.what can i say? i cherish your enthusasim
forever! your awesome!!! Rock On..tommy..sincerly Mark
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| 38) |
John | |
nonyabidness |
|
right here |
| Hi Jim. Nope, no bubble Back yet. :-( See you soon!
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| 37) |
JimCasey | |
jamesalancasey@hotmail.com |
|
|
| Did John ever get his pink bubble wrap? :) New EJ tour
dates! Yay!
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| 36) |
Janis | |
jan_harman@lycos.com |
|
|
| just wanted to say thanks - I enjoyed seeing the pics. I am
a huge CC fan and enjoyed seeing you guys photos from the early days. CC
and I are both born in May 1951 so I feel like I am following his career
through the years and it is great fun. Jan in Spokane
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| 35) |
your pal Lorrie | |
Lsinger7@aol.com |
|
|
| you have a great website Tommy. I loved looking at your
pictures!!!! I saw that you mentioned our gig at Momo's (and you know
that my name is spelled Lorrie but I guess someone doesn't) YOU ROCK,
TOMMY!!!!!! Your friend and fan, Lor
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| 34) |
webmaster John | |
nonya |
|
ebay.com |
| GET ME A P-I-N-K-B-U-B-B-L-E-B-A-C-K
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| 33) |
JimCasey | |
jamesalancasey@hotmail.com |
|
|
| Hey Tommy! Congrats on the award! Hope there's new
tourdates in the Northeast soon! May have to "Catch A Train"
to see you this spring/summer.
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| 32) |
Tommy Taylor | |
Tommy@TommyTaylor.com |
|
|
| Hello, and thanks to everyone who voted for me in the 2005
Austin Chronicle Awards Poll! The win was a complete surprise. I am very
honored to have been recognized by the Austin Music Community and all of
my fans at large in this way. Had a blast playing with Ross William
Perry again in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Upcoming shows with David Holt,
Lorrie Singer, Reunion, The Number 9 Orchestra, and Eric Johnson will be
listed soon in the gigs section. Thanks to all the folks who have signed
in on the guestbook. Keep checking in. New pics should be added in the
not TOO distant future as well. Maybe I'll get around to that bio
too...:-)
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| 31) |
Scott Dexter | |
fourgingthefurnace@yahoo.com |
|
|
| Tommy, In addition to being a stellar drummer, you have a
great voice too!!! My earliest memory of hearing you sing lead was back
in 1987 at the world premiere for the "ZAP" video at the Hard
Rock Cafe' (Dallas). On this night you sang lead on "Tears Of A
Clown" (Smokey Robinson & The Miracles) Do you remember this
show?
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| 30) |
JoAnn Hensley Garner | |
jgarner@bridgept.com |
|
|
| Tommy, I don't know if you remember me. I was married to
David Hensley when you were with Christopher and became big. Remember
those old times? I was wondering what you have been up to. I see you
have really done a lot. Very proud of you. I think David still has your
old red drum set. I'm trying to get him to pass them on to his son,
Dustin, who is really a talented kid. Give me a line and what you're
doing now. JoAnn
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| 29) |
Linda | |
bluebird@mn.rr.com |
|
|
| It was great to hear you play with the Ross william Perry
band at the Poodle in Mpls.Mn. Thanks for sharing information with us
about Austin. The music was GREAT! THANKS FOR THE MUSIC!
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| 28) |
Robin Overall | |
robinoverall@earthlink.net |
|
www.robinoverall.com |
| Hey Tommy, Saw you at The Grove Anaheim w/ Ej. Contacted
you in Austin a few years ago....part of the boys that go way back
(Chris Geppert, Chris Holshaus, blah blah blah. Glad to hear you are
finally doing a solo thang. Never forget Steamboat on 6th street Austin
w/ EJ...you were singin "Goin Down"...Oh my God!!!
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| 27) |
Cosmo | |
lbsmith2112@sbcglobal.net |
|
|
| Good Morning, My name is Randall Smith. Some call me Cosmo.
Born and raised in Austin. I am 48 and still giggin. Living in the
Possum Kingdom Lake area, jammin the waterfront. I like your chops alot.
I use to watch the electro-magnets and Freddie King at the ole' beer
gardens. Hey, is Jerry Holmes (Bonz) still around? I played in a band
with him called JJMAC back in the early 80's and went to college with
him. If you see or hear from him, tell him Cosmo sends his love, to
Tammi too, if they are still together. Anyway, thank you for your time,
Cos
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| 26) |
Pat H | |
strat@bestweb.net |
|
bestweb.net |
| Hey Tommy, I would like to say that you are a great
drummer,Real musical drumming.Are you on the new Ej record?if you are
when is that coming out? I look forward to seeing you all in Ny or Ct
this year. thank you Pat H
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| 25) |
Eric Blaszczak | |
Ericblaze2005@aol.com |
|
|
| I'm sure it will be a great record...Curious if you will be
playing drums and other instruments and vocals on all tracks...All my
best to you and the rest of the austin crew..Hope we can talk soon.
|
| 24) |
Tommy Taylor | |
|
|
Http://www.tommytaylor.com |
| Hey there to everyone who has posted here. I do check this
board frequently and all of your comments are appreciated. To all of my
close friends who have checked in and to those of you I haven't met
personally, you are all a part of the whole. Thanks for your kindness
and positive energies. If you e-mailed me there has been some problems
with the e-mail. I think it is straightened out now. All the best for
2005. Still working on that darned record idea...hmmm...hopefully if
everything else stays a bit out of the way, I can get to it...the
question is...would anyone buy it, hahahah! Maybe so. Anyway, I guess
true artists paint because of a need to express, and if the public at
large digs it then all the better. I feel like I would like to offer
something, so hopefully its not too far off. Until next time....
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| 23) |
Lucas Martinez | |
lucmar2112@yahoo.com |
|
|
| Hey Tommy! I discovered your awesome drumming through Eric
Johnson's music. I would like you to know that your drumming has been a
huge influence to me. I have been playing for 17 years. I didn't know
that you played drums on Christopher Cross' music. If that's you on
"Sailing", excellent job on the feel of the song! I have
always wanted to see you perform. I just checked your gig dates and read
that you had just been here in the Denver/Boulder area two nights ago
(Jan.26, 2005). I can't believe I missed it! Well, now that I found your
website I will keep up with current events. Once again, I want to let
you know that your drumming is an inspiration to many. Keep up the good
work!! I love the way your drums sound! -Lucas
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| 22) |
Barry Richman | |
Barry@BarryRichman.com |
|
www.BarryRichman.com |
| Hi Tommy, Haven't talked to you in a while ... hope all is
well. Great site !!! I'm still blown away at the amazing playing you and
Kyle did on my albums !!! I hope we get to play together again someday
soon. I've got a couple of old pictures of you up on my site ... when
you get a chance, check em out. Take Care, Barry
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| 21) |
Andy Salmon | |
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|
|
| Gee, whatever happened to me?? OK, so we've been friends
for about 25 years (yikes!). I'll say this: You and I can play together
after months, sometimes years, and it fits like a glove everytime. No
one hits the 1 like you do. It's still amazing. Great to see some of the
old photos, and I mean some of them. Seriously, you deserve all these
wonderful comments, even if I wouldn't make them myself. (Ok, so I have
a problem with serious.) Let's play a gig with Holzhaus. I love you
man!!
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| 20) |
Brian Day | |
bdhome@comcast.net |
|
www.springcreekchurch.org |
| hey man, great site, great photos, they take me back to an
Austin I'd love to return to for a day. A Tommy Taylor record is long
overdue, that's for sure! When you're really bored check out action
photos of me at www.annagrey.com (great Dallas area singer/songwriter)
and www.springcreekchurch.org (I finally got a Les Paul)
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| 19) |
Erika | |
frostedcheerios@hydromail.com |
|
|
| Cool site!@ :D
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| 18) |
Eric Blaszczak | |
eric_blaze@hotmail.com |
|
www.madisonspeakers.com artists |
| Tommy, Happy new year Bro, Its been awhile.I'm very happy
to see you finally got your own website going...Still gaining momentum
and funds needed for my release..I sure hope come time you're still the
man i write the checks too. I need to say a little something extra. For
those of you who don;t know Tommy personally,I've gotta give him a plug
for just being an incredible human being as well as being an obvious
world class drummer.... Tommy has helped me more than anyone and never
asked for anything in return.. I owe you a great deal of gratitude.. I
appreciate everything you have done for me Bro. Look me up sometime
soon, Its been too long since we spoke...Everything is on the
"UP"
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| 17) |
toffee nut crusader | |
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|
|
| I've been fortunate enough to hear a few sneak peaks from
his upcoming solo album. Tommy's not only a fantastic drummer, but a
great singer/songwriter and guit-fiddler too...
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| 16) |
Chris Holzhaus | |
|
|
|
| Hi Tommy, Just found your website,loved the pictures,i want
to see more of the Corpus Gig.Call me Bro! Chris
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| 15) |
Pepsi Leprachaun | |
rntlhowell@hotmail.com |
|
|
| Me and Jello where just sayin what a time monster you
are....:)
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| 14) |
Dan Kritzer | |
dankritzer@netscape.net |
|
|
| I've seen (scratch that) AND heard you (better) many many
times with Eric. I love the way you play and the energy. Wish my drummer
mate (I know percussionist) Tony De could play as well, but we are still
trying (4 yrs straight). By the way, I never get to talk at post
concerts so, All my best & success on the new LP & Bloom. Dan on
the Fender Squier 3R1 band Lincoln Park ,MI Love all the EJ / Tommy T
CD's AND TOURS Say Hey EJ to Kyle too.
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| 13) |
Mike and Marie in Minnesota!! | |
sjulstad@stolaf.edu |
|
www.2ndexit.com |
| Hey Tommy, it was way cool meeting you at the Colesium with
Ross and Brad! You guys were great, I told ya, it would be super!! Damn
you bang 'em hard!! Let me know next time your back up here in the cold,
k? Mike Sjulstad
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| 12) |
Charan | |
macias1213@hotmail.com |
|
|
| Hey Tommy, it's Charan. Just wanted to say KEEP
ROCKING!!!!! RIGHT ON!!!
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| 11) |
tommy taylor | |
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|
|
| Hi folks! Tommy here again. Just checking in. Thanks for
all of your comments and support! If any of you are in the Minnesota
area I will be playing with my good friend Ross William Perry in
November. Check out the gigs page for details. Keep checking back. I
hope to get some more pics and things up soon. Promise to work on that
discography and bio too! Check out David Holt's record Perpetual Motion
on Blue Corn Music. Ask for it at your local shop or go to CDBABY.com.
I'm very happy with my playing on the disc. Great music, great players,
splendid time for all! Have a great holiday!
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| 10) |
the COSMIC PEON | |
jpledger1809@comcast.net |
|
|
| can i say...hello this is nino the mindboggler with the tip
of the day...why does the poridge bird lay it's egg in the air??? just
loved your rendition of pohpole people.. and don't forget to use your
entrenching tools...my funeral will be next week at the upstairs club in
abiliene.............. all my drumkeys.........................GYM
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| 9) |
Jim and Bari Wallace | |
jwwiii@earthlink.net |
|
|
| Hello Tommy; This is your #1 fan from Iowa, Jim Wallace,
saying hello to you wherever you may be! I want to wish you well and
thank you for all of the times we have spoken at various E.J. shows we
have attended across the midwest. The last time we spoke was before and
after the E.J. show at Hoyt Sherman Place in Des Moines, Iowa. Do you
still have that Magnetic drum key I gave you? I figured it would come in
handy! We look forward to seeing you and E.J. sometime soon. We would
love to hear from you! Sincerely, Jim (and wife Bari) Wallace
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| 8) |
Jeff Tuttle | |
jttuttle@jefftuttle.net |
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http://www.jefftuttle.net |
| Hi Tommy - I discovered your wonderful drumming when I
discovered Eric Johnson, not knowing that I also had been enjoying your
playing with Christopher Cross as well. I am a drummer of twenty years
also working on building a website and a career as a drummer. You've
become an influence in my playing and I wanted to thank you for having
such finesse. You certainly add a touch of elegance to the music you
perform. Unfortunately, I have yet to see you play live, but I hope to
in the future. Bye for now!
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| 7) |
Brett Shelby | |
ioutdou@yahoo.com |
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| Great to see the website growing Tommy!! Your good friend
Brett
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| 6) |
Jim Casey | |
jamesalancasey@hotmail.com |
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| Nice photos!! Excellent! More please! :)
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| 5) |
Rebecca | |
rebeccawahlberg@mail.utexas.edu |
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| I feel so blessed to have the ability to enjoy your fine
drumming live on many occasions. I suppose I will have to utilize this
nice website to keep track of your gigs. :)
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| 4) |
Jim Casey | |
jamesalancasey@hotmail.com |
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| Hello! Absolutely incendiary playing on the last Eric
Johnson tour! Brilliant!
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| 3) |
Sam Lacey | |
kimandsam@prexar.com |
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| Tommy,good luck on the tour,I posted your tour dates with
Eric Johnson,and your kind note at the Evans website. Your welcome to
drop by anytime,stay well and drum from your soul,heart and mind!
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| 2) |
Nick Pulos | |
nickpulos5@aol.com |
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| Is this the Tommy Taylor that played on the Christopher
Cross Albums. If so I really enjoyed your work. I still sounds great
today, almost twenty five years later.
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| 1) |
Sam Lacey | |
kimandsam@prexar.com |
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| Hi Tommy: There are a group of drummers on the Evans
Drumhead website who dig your playing http://www.daddario.com/ubb/Forum2/HTML/016811.html
Just wanted you to know that we are all listening,keep up the stellar drum
work.
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