@@brucejarrell5707 thanks, man!

Thanks! I appreciate that and glad you liked it.

@@arupsan Thanks!

Thanks for that, but I don't play anymore.

Glad you like it!

Glad you like it!

Well that's a pretty tall order to fill, but thanks.

Thank you...that was very nice to say!

Thanks, Nick, but I don't play anymore and I sold all my drums and recording gear.

Thank you very much!

Self taught until I was old enough to get in 5th grade band, band through high school, 4 years of playing set in a drum corps and then a few local bands over the last 25-30 years. Stopped playing and sold everything in 2015.

Thanks man, I appreciate that!

Hi - sure, ask away! No, I don't work for an ETA, in fact I don't play any more at all.

What would you like to know about the kit?

Thank you!

@@mochs3869you’re welcome ❣️

Thanks, Tommy!

Sure! Only wished we could find a better video source but this is all that's been found.

If you're not aware or a member, there is a Knights FB Group full of past members to reconnect with if you want as well as an archive of tons of pics, video and audio from all eras as well. Just search for Geneseo Knights Drum and Bugle Corps.

@mochs3869 Thank-You! I'll look it up. There was a show from same year in Utah, I think. Your video is a hundred times better!! Thanks again.

@jeffe5862 yeah I think that Utah show was what I had up until we found this one. I believe it was transferred from 8mm film and it was so jumpy it made you seasick to watch it. The audio here is from the DCI albums so I don't believe it's the same show as the video but I synced them up as best I could. All the Knights videos in my Playlist are that way. I was in from 84-87.

@mochs3869 Still loved it!! Brings back some great memories!! Thanks again!!

Someone Who Cares by Kenny Rogers

I did too - 3 times...it was the only times I saw him play. Never got to meet him, though I did email with him for about a decade.

Actually it is too late for part 2. I made this video in 2015. Soon after I sold this kit and all my drums and recording equipment and quit playing music completely. That's been 8 years ago now. So everything I used to make that video is long gone.

@@mochs3869 - Im so sad to hear this as you were super talented at your craft. I found the video last night and stayed up all night watching it over and over again....eventually skipping to my same 3 favorites. May I ask why you let it all go or at least it seems that way. Was playing music your profession? I know you were hit hard by Ronnie's death, but if anything he would have wanted you to keep making beautiful music in his honor. Getting to watch him play through you was one of the best things Ive ever seen on video in my life. Well as sad as it makes me, I feel blessed I got to see as much as you were able to produce. Again, thank you and God Bless You!! ❤️

@@cacola_3373 It wasn't Ronnie's death - I had quit playing and sold everything for several years by that point. "The muse" just left me, I guess you could say. I got into a depression and playing just wasn't fun any more. After I sold everything a few years later I did buy an Alesis electronic kit to 'dip my toes' back in the water, but it didn't create any spark either. I made 3 drum cover videos which are on my page here and them put them away back in their boxes and that's where they've sat for 3 years. There are also a few videos on my page from the one Elvis gig I actually got to use this kit on. That was even after I'd sold it. I borrowed it back from the guy I sold it to for that gig and then it went back to him. That was October 1, 2016. That was the last time I played that kit and the last live gig I ever played.

I know what it is like dealing with depression, it is miserable. I’ve kinda lost the will to live myself. I’m 64 and lots of medical issues, my only two children and grandchildren live so far away and hardly ever get to visit. They are my life, lso you can imagine how hard it is. I had no where near the talent you possess on such a large scale. You have people who wanted and needed your music, no one needs or wants me or what I have to offer. I do realize depression goes deeper than that, but it’s something that will only change if we are motivated to change. I’m sorry you are dealing with this beast and I will keep you in my prayers. Take Care and remember you are a big deal to me and many people. ❤️

I’ve watched all of your other videos as well. You are truly GREAT!! ❤️

The best nobody better 🤌

Thanks, Patrick!

Thanks! I've practiced it for decades.

Thank you.

@mochs3869 you're welcome my friend

Thanks man, I appreciate that. Unfortunately, the whole show was all only camera audio back at the mixing desk so wasn't a whole lot I could do with it, but I did the best I could. The kit was all 70s vintage Ludwig 3-plys just like his was. Each drum was a different wrap when I got them, but that didn't matter - all that mattered was they were the right size, plies and era. I stripped them all and re-wrapped them in blue sparkle from Jammin' Sam in Phoenix, AZ.

@@mochs3869 sounded great Mike and looked great too!

Thank you!