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Gary Worrell

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About Me

Professional Musician, Drummer/Percussionist currently with high octane hard rock power trio ~FIRE~ and acoustic blues band *SOULSTICE* Formerly with: HOT TIN ROOF, TOMBSTONE SHADOW, PYRA, PHARAOH, and RAISIN' CAINE. Hired gun substitute and session drummer. Percussion educator and owner/operator of Worrell Drum Studio, a private drum instruction facility in Suffolk County L.I.,N.Y. specializing in personalized drum lessons for students of all ages and skill levels(e-mail here for lesson info, schedule and free consultation appointments). I also teach part time at Maximum Music in Mt. Sinai (call 631-928-8400 for appointment) Freelance music journalist, formerly with The Island Ear. Environmentalist and animal rights supporter. Wing Chun Kung-Fu diciple, Proud parent; (the worlds single most important occupation)!!! LONE WOLF Harley and Hot Rod enthusiast. <

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Musicians possessing as much skill as attitude...........otherwise lose the attitude until you develop the skill....................!!!!!!!!!!Club owners/promoters/booking agents who appreciate bands for their talent as well as their drawing potential. Fans who support original music. Dedicated and open minded students.********************************************** **LOYAL AND TRUSTWORTHY FRIENDS**

My Blog

Remembering Mitch Mitchell

            I will never forget the first time I heard The Jimi Hendrix Experience with Mitch Mitchell on drums. I was about 8 or 9 years old visiting...
Posted by on Thu, 13 Nov 2008 10:15:00 GMT

The Pathway To Enlightenment

"THE PATHWAY TO ENLIGHTENMENT"   The pathway to enlightenment is endless, It is an infinite journey made by an infinite amount of footsteps. The twisting, turning road is sometimes smooth but of...
Posted by on Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:52:00 GMT

The Final Interment

My mother's Memorial service and Final Interment or Inurnmant ceremony, where her cremated remains will be placed in my father's crypt, is scheduled for the morning of Thursday February 21st...
Posted by on Thu, 17 Jan 2008 10:47:00 GMT

I Am No Longer A Child

I am no longer a child -   For half my life I've been a man, Yet a child I have always been. Now a child I can no longer be, For no one can claim their child is me. My soul salvation shall ...
Posted by on Fri, 04 Jan 2008 14:03:00 GMT

Rest in Peace My Beloved Mother, Olive Marie "Betty" Worrell - Dec. 29th 1921 - Dec. 30th 2007

After being hospitalized for 14 days at the Benedictine Hospital in Kingston NY my beloved mother passed away peacefully this morning shortly after 8:00 A.M. When we arrived there to visit her at...
Posted by on Sun, 30 Dec 2007 22:05:00 GMT

"The Song"

It seems that whenever I find myself facing the grim reality of losing a family member or loved one in the near future a song comes into my life that will closely represent my current emotions. I...
Posted by on Wed, 19 Dec 2007 11:24:00 GMT

WINTER'S EVE

On the cusp of winter all the autumnal beauty has disappeared,  the serpentine road winds endlessly through the stark still forests of skeletal ice glazed trees enshrouded in a gray foggy haze. ...
Posted by on Mon, 10 Dec 2007 22:58:00 GMT

DUSK (my Mothers battle with cancer)....to be continued

As the afterglow of the sunset gradually fades to the twilight of dusk,  You then realize that the darkness of night is inevitable and the opportunity to appreciate the sunset's beauty has passed...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Oct 2007 23:27:00 GMT

I Lost My Best Friend Today

August 23rd now becomes the day I lost my best friend. Earlier this evening while rushing from one task to another and preparing for the weekly Soulstice rehearsal which was already underway...
Posted by on Fri, 24 Aug 2007 11:33:00 GMT

Part 2 - I Buried My Best Friend Today

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Posted by on Thu, 30 Aug 2007 09:57:00 GMT