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Mizz Hudson owned H & H restuarant in Macon. excerpt from “Drummer’s History” by Russell S. Buddy Helm copyright 2013  all rights reserved Mizz Hudson owned H & H restaurant in Macon. The best soul food place and just a … Continue reading →

by Russell S. Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved Some future Rock Diva knocked on my hotel suite door in London. It was late in the night. I got up, opened the door at the Kensington Hilton on Hyde … Continue reading →

Cathy went out the front door of our gift shop and saw Joni walking down the street smoking a cigarette. Cathy lit up. “Please come into my shop.” “No, I’m smoking.” “Bless my shop with your smoke.” So she came … Continue reading →

excerpt “History of the Groove, drummer’s story” Russell Buddy Helm ©2013 all rights reserved 1965. Dick Clark Introduced ‘Those Five’ to the world on St. Petersburg, Florida local television. He liked us. We were different; we didn’t wear uniforms. We … Continue reading →

excerpt: “History of the Groove, drummer’s tale” Russell Buddy Helm ©2013 all rights reserved 1972. Chuck Leavell woke me up in the cabin at Idlewild South, he had just come back from a great meeting with the Allman Brothers and … Continue reading →

Oh,,,so you’re……Then they would say my name and I was supposed to jump through a hoop or something.

Tim Buckley’s new band was good excerpt Drummer’s History by Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved I sat in the cafeteria at San Jose State along with everybody else and watched Tim with his new band. This was … Continue reading →

The Summer of Love lasted all year round in Coconut Grove excerpt “History of the Groove, drummer’s story” by Russell Buddy Helm ©2013 all rights reserved The Summer of Love lasted all year round in Coconut Grove; with bicycles and … Continue reading →

Joni Mitchell looked right through me by RussellBuddy  Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved Joni Mitchell looked right through me sitting in the dressing room at the Troubador. Vince was introducing me to everyone. Vince Martin knew everyone. Here, sitting … Continue reading →

Andy Warhol was at his usual table at Max’s Kansas City in Manhattan. by Russell S Buddy Helm copyight 2013 all rights reserved. Andy Warhol was at his usual table at Max’s Kansas City, his entourage was in attendance. Debbie … Continue reading →