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excerpt “Drummer’s History” Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved 1997. Candice Bergen was strolling down Montana Avenue in Santa Monica, California. It was a typically sunny day; perfect for window shopping boutiques, sipping triple lattes at trendy coffee … Continue reading →

excerpt “Drummer’s History” Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved Shel Silverstein was on the phone and he sounded pretty spaced. “Uhhh…this is Shel…What was in Banana’s refrigerator?” “Electric Sangria”. I said, “It was a joke present last night … Continue reading →

excerpt “Drummer’s History” Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved 1971. Jimmy Buffet was a local undiscovered folk singer down on Duval Street in Key West. We were playing out at the airport at the ‘Great Escape Lounge’ where … Continue reading →

James Garner was shooting a Polaroid Comercial excerpt “History of the Groove, Drummer’s  story” Russell Buddy Helm ©2013 all rights reserved 1978. James Garner was shooting a Polaroid Commercial, and I was second assistant director. Which meant I took care … Continue reading →

Don Kirschner’s Rock Concert was the first live rock n roll TV show. excerpt “Drummer’s History” Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved 1977. Don Kirschner’s Rock Concert was the first live rock n roll TV show. I had … Continue reading →

Big Joe Turner stomped his cane excerpt “Drummer’s History” Russel Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved 1977. Big Joe Turner stomped his cane on the floor, ” Heeya it iz , Budda!” I matched his tempo and counted off … Continue reading →

Woodstock of the South, it was called. excerpt “Drummer’s History” Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved 1969. Woodstock of the South, it was called; the Palm Beach Pop Festival. The helicopter landed on the perfectly manicured putting green … Continue reading →

The Wolfman Jack Shock n Rock Review excerpt “History of the Groove, Drummer’s story” Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved 1977. Wolfman Jack and his Shock n Rock review at Knott’s Berry Farm family amusement park was an … Continue reading →

Rick Springfield was shooting a music video excerpt “Drummer’s History” Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved 1978. Rick Springfield was shooting a music video, the production coordinator, Anna Rita, called me up, “You want to be in the … Continue reading →

The pin spot was on Tim, so I left the stage. excerpt “Drummer’s History” Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved 1973. The pin spot was on Tim, so I left the stage. Let him finish the encore without … Continue reading →