[Dixielandjazz] To the greatest drummer in the world...

[Bob Romans]

  In the summer of 1969, a mail sorter at a  New York post office received a 
letter addressed "To The Greatest Drummer in the World."  There was no 
address or return address and the sorter wasn't sure what to do.

   Fortunately, there was a former drummer who worked the front counter of 
the Post Office who promptly found Max Roach's address and forwarded the 
letter.  Max Roach received the letter and said, "Oh no, I'm not the 
greatest drummer in the world."  Max then promptly forwarded the letter to 
Gene Krupa, who said "Somebody must've made a mistake."  Gene then forwarded 
the letter on to Buddy Rich (known for his incredible ego and abuse of his 
band members for every little mistake they made).

   Of course, Buddy had been waiting his entire life for that moment. He 
read the words "To The Greatest Drummer in the World" and smiled from 
ear-to-ear as he ripped open the envelope.

  He began to read the letter, "Dear Ringo...."



Warm regards,
Bob Romans,
1617 Lakeshore Dr.,
Lodi, California,95242,
Cell Block 7 Jazz Band,
209-747-1148
www.cellblock7.biz
You have to hand it to Venus De Milo