NTSU -- 1971-1973
The One O'Clock Band!!!
Auditioned for and made the One O'Clock Band
- Concert at the Scott Theater, Ft. Worth
- Concert in Wichita Falls -
- Fall Concert featuring NTSU alum Jeff Sturges conducting charts from his "Universe" album -- VERY loud big-band rock!!
Doc Severinsen Orchestra Concerts
- Contacted by Ernie Chapman, Dallas bass player to join the rhythm section accompanying Doc Severinsen when he appears as guest soloist with symphony orchestras.
- Rhythm section: Freddie Crane - piano, Ernie Chapman - bass, Bobby Thomas - guitar
- Basically I played all the concerts that Ed Shaughnessey didn't make.
- First concert with the Wichita Falls Symphony
- This continued for several years... More Info
Lainie Kazan -- On Tour
- Went on the road with singer Lainie Kazan. Get the WHOLE story here!
Back to NTSU -- this time as adjunct faculty
- Hired by Ron Fink to teach drumset and run the Lab Band drumset auditions - 75 drummers trying out for nine bands!!!
- 35 students a week -- from beginners to pros
- Took classes towards a degree in Interior Design - architectural drafting, etc.
Mark Franklin Trio
- Joined the Mark Franklin Trio