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1Urban Drummer Magazine Empty Urban Drummer Magazine Thu Mar 27, 2008 3:01 pm

Suss

Suss

So here I go into my local drum shop this past weekend and bump into David “Fingers” Haynes. I met “Fingers” a few months ago when he and I shared drumming duties on a project yet to be released commercially.

We looked at each other and both recognized each other. We also recognized that drummers don’t need to be in competition these daze as much as simply supporting each other with our particular styles and approaches behind the “kit.” In fact, what David and I immediately recognized is that such support begins in “LIFE,” rather than what any do with it. Music has nothing to do with who we are. Something has happened to basic “respect” among the rampages of careers at the expense of others.

Would to the Living God that everyone thinks that way… but then I’m aware some don’t believe in a ‘living’ God. I do… and for reasons greater than “some” mindsets can even embrace.

The next thing I know is that “Fingers” (David Haynes) is showing me a magazine wherein he’s the protagonist of the Star Profile. I took the ‘mag’ in my hands and in typical fashion looked at the Editor’s comments and Masthead. I cannot begin to tell you how overjoyed I was to see my ‘son’s’ name: Marcus E. Williams, as the Editor-In-Chief.

Without all of the hoop-la or beating around the bushes, I have permission directly from the Publisher to post this. I’ve known Mr. Marcus E. Williams since he was seventeen years old (and that was almost 30 years ago… it only takes an astute person to know how I know him or glean what this post is really about. Marcus is an incredible drummer; and I’m so overjoyed to see that the vision in his heart (which he shared with me five years ago) is coming to fruition).

When I first Marcus in Alabama (~1979), he was/is an avid Cobham listener. My motivation is to applaud the accomplishments of those following anyone of note (credibility); my motivation is to support everyone’s efforts as much as is personally possible, and if (and only if) leadership qualities are present. My motivation is to congratulate both Marcus, David and everyone latching onto what “lasts” in these times and circumstances. My motivation is to leave room for everyone when they have something to “say of lasting value” beyond the din of noise so prevalent in these daze.

I’m so proud of you Marcus (et. al)… it is clear you remember a few things while maintaining your focus on the integrity of not only ‘music,’ but relationship on a global scale. My congrats also go out to David "Fingers" Haynes and Sonny Emory. Your entree' and longevity (respectively) personifies what I mean by:

Keep Stickin! (to what is true and not merely "convenient.")

Best Regards,

John M. Sussewell (aka “Suss!”)

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Urban Drummer Magazine. The Magazine for People Who March To A Different Beat is published month. Copyright © 2007 by Urban Drummer Magazine Worldwide, Inc. Printed in the U.S.A. All rights reserved.

[Once again, I (John Sussewell) have direct permission from the Publisher to post and distribute this. Any further distribution or dissemination should support the Publisher’s efforts, and not merely my joy at seeing and tasting the fruit of relationships that span decades. Read it for yourselves and sow whatever seeds you have in other fields toward growth and not self aggrandizement]



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2Urban Drummer Magazine Empty Re: Urban Drummer Magazine Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:24 pm

D. Slam

D. Slam

First: Congratulations to David, and Marcus... That Sonny Emory is one bad cat.

Second:
Music has nothing to do with who we are.

I must say that the music I play and the manner in which I play it has much to do with who I am.

Thanks for posting, Unc.

Neph.

3Urban Drummer Magazine Empty Re: Urban Drummer Magazine Thu Mar 27, 2008 4:50 pm

Suss

Suss

D. Slam wrote:First: Congratulations to David, and Marcus... That Sonny Emory is one bad cat.
Second:
Music has nothing to do with who we are.
I must say that the music I play and the manner in which I play it has much to do with who I am.
Thanks for posting, Unc.
Neph.

You are welcome Neph... and I already know this about you; which is why are friends in spite of our spats from time to time. What I meant about 'music' being WHOM we are is simply as inferred/ No person is about 'music ONLY.' Go figure; please.

Sonny is no "badder" than any among others who if given the chance are allowed to voice their contributions without discouragement on any level in Life.

I hear you Neph. You are not a novice... and I respect that.

I've never met Sonny but am well before his entree' into the business.

So go figure how to build bridges across generations, rather than something else that delays the spans.

As for me, it was great speaking with Marcus over the last week (and today most recently).



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4Urban Drummer Magazine Empty Re: Urban Drummer Magazine Thu Mar 27, 2008 5:31 pm

D. Slam

D. Slam

Sonny is no "badder" than any among others who if given the chance are allowed to voice their contributions without discouragement on any level in Life.

Yes, Unc.

Anyone who picks up a set of drumsticks, or any instrument for that matter with determination has the chance. I have found that some by whatever means are more determined and "badder" than others.

Whatever or however, Sonny is a bad dude behind the kit.

5Urban Drummer Magazine Empty Re: Urban Drummer Magazine Thu Mar 27, 2008 7:50 pm

Suss

Suss

D. Slam wrote:
Sonny is no "badder" than any among others who if given the chance are allowed to voice their contributions without discouragement on any level in Life.

Yes, Unc.
Anyone who picks up a set of drumsticks, or any instrument for that matter with determination has the chance. I have found that some by whatever means are more determined and "badder" than others.
Whatever or however, Sonny is a bad dude behind the kit.

I sense you are still missing my point Don... what greater chance does anyone have than when first coming out of the womb: what instrument was involved in that? That is my point... or maybe its my whole argument, (positively speaking and forensically speaking that is). LOL!

Hey man... don't get me wrong: when you were sucking at your mama's teats, you didn't know what a drumstick was, let alone an 'instrument.' Yeah, I know: Yuk! We're well beyond mama's milk now, ain't we?

Suspect Suspect Suspect

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6Urban Drummer Magazine Empty Re: Urban Drummer Magazine Fri Mar 28, 2008 4:04 am

D. Slam

D. Slam

I sense you are still missing my point Don... what greater chance does anyone have than when first coming out of the womb: what instrument was involved in that? That is my point...

I got you loud and clear, Uncle. But understand that I never suggested any of those things. All I was doing was simply aknowledging Sonny's ability behind the kit. I hear you and agree with you but I wasn't talking about anyone else having the chance to do the same thing. I saw the picture that you posted of Sonny and remembered how good a player he is. As a matter of fact, I never even used the term "badder" nor did I at anytime in my original post make any kind of comparison. So however this got to where it is at this point, only you know.

And I'd like to leave my "momma's teats" out of this if you don't mind... Besides, I was bottle fed.

7Urban Drummer Magazine Empty Re: Urban Drummer Magazine Sat Mar 29, 2008 8:57 am

Suss

Suss

Bottle fed, huh?

LOL!

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8Urban Drummer Magazine Empty Re: Urban Drummer Magazine Sat Mar 29, 2008 1:09 pm

D. Slam

D. Slam

YEAH, BOTTLE FED!!! You got a fricken problem wit dat?!! Evil or Very Mad

9Urban Drummer Magazine Empty Re: Urban Drummer Magazine Sun Mar 30, 2008 1:00 pm

Suss

Suss

Oh, absolutely not Neph!

I just couldn't resist mentioning it!

Laughing

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