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Memories of a Birmingham Musician (Drummer)!
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sospiri
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Eddie,
Steve Gadd is currently touring with Chick Corea and getting rave reviews. My friends in the States tell me the only complaint is ticket prices at $100 at most venues, but despite that, only one out of the last ten concerts wasn't a complete sell out. Just for you, Eddie, here's both of them two years ago, though rather too much talking and not enough drumming!
Maurice
Steve Gadd is currently touring with Chick Corea and getting rave reviews. My friends in the States tell me the only complaint is ticket prices at $100 at most venues, but despite that, only one out of the last ten concerts wasn't a complete sell out. Just for you, Eddie, here's both of them two years ago, though rather too much talking and not enough drumming!
Maurice
norfolk brummie
gone but not forgotten
Going through some old address book details, and I came across the name ........ELMIRA COLLINS.
I have often been asked questions such as: "Who is the most famous/best/nicest musician you have met?
An impossible question to answer, but I can tell you who was the most beautiful musician I have ever met.
Her name is Elmira Collins, and she played tuned percussion in the Smokey Robinson backing band.
One day I received a telephone call, and a voice, in a deep, husky, sexy American accent asked me if I was Eddie Haynes. For anyone that can remember the Marilyn Monroe voice when she sang Happy Birthday to J.F.K, well.....this was a repeat.
Elmira was wishing to obtain some percussion mallets and beaters for the U.K. tour, and I said that I would meet her in London.
She was dazzlingly beautiful, a young lady with a wonderful smile, a row of gleaming white teeth. with, dare I say, a figure that many women would die for.
I melted as I gave her the sets of beaters and mallets, and she was so sincerely nice, and most grateful.
Never met her again, but over forty years later, have her telephone number, and L.A. address !
Eddie
I have often been asked questions such as: "Who is the most famous/best/nicest musician you have met?
An impossible question to answer, but I can tell you who was the most beautiful musician I have ever met.
Her name is Elmira Collins, and she played tuned percussion in the Smokey Robinson backing band.
One day I received a telephone call, and a voice, in a deep, husky, sexy American accent asked me if I was Eddie Haynes. For anyone that can remember the Marilyn Monroe voice when she sang Happy Birthday to J.F.K, well.....this was a repeat.
Elmira was wishing to obtain some percussion mallets and beaters for the U.K. tour, and I said that I would meet her in London.
She was dazzlingly beautiful, a young lady with a wonderful smile, a row of gleaming white teeth. with, dare I say, a figure that many women would die for.
I melted as I gave her the sets of beaters and mallets, and she was so sincerely nice, and most grateful.
Never met her again, but over forty years later, have her telephone number, and L.A. address !
Eddie
sospiri
GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN
Nice story, Eddie, but she will be 40 years older as well as you! Her latest double album appears to be Marvin Gaye: The Ultimate Live Collection issued in 2009. Sadly I've failed to find a photograph for you, other than an astronaut and a hockey player with same name.
Maurice
Maurice
norfolk brummie
gone but not forgotten
Smudger
master brummie
Eddie, Please put your pics on the right way up, now i`ve got a crick in my neck!
norfolk brummie
gone but not forgotten
It was the right way up Smudger. Just came out sideways on the posting. Have no idea why.
Eddie
adap2it
master brummie
I have that problem too, but only my phone pictures that are uploaded to web based forums. I even tried rotating the image to compensate for the 'flip', but it still appears sideways. Need help?
Dave A
norfolk brummie
gone but not forgotten
Dave,
I posted the same photograph on my own website. Went perfectly, no problem.
Eddie
norfolk brummie
gone but not forgotten
adap2it
master brummie
Eddie, if you are referring to the picture in post #822, then I have to add that it was taken in the horizontal position. I forgot to mention that the problem only exists when the phone is used in the vertical position. I think if the photo is copied and pasted, then it will work fine.
Dave A
adap2it
master brummie
Yes indeed, my friend Troy, who is also my neighbour, is a professional drummer working for Classic Albums Live. The Rush show was the best I've ever seen him drum and took a lot of work reproducing Neil's superb drumming. BTW, I told Troy about your presence on BHF and how I'm humbled by your immense experience and knowledge of the music world.
Dave A
Dave A
norfolk brummie
gone but not forgotten
Looking through some old photographs, I came across this.
In the mid-seventies The Shadows represented the U.K in the Eurovision Song Contest. The drummer, my old pal, Brian Bennett, asked me if I could build a special drum kit for him. He wanted something different, and exciting. I knew that Brian loved the artist Aubrey Beardsley, so I designed a beautiful, pink finish, drum kit, with that artist in mind. It looked sensational..
This is a photograph of the bass drum head that was on the drum kit. To-day the bass drum head hangs on the wall, in Brian's home.
I am proud that the actual drum kit is now in the Victoria & Albert Museum, in London, and is sometimes on display.
My contribution to posterity, and the modern music business..
Eddie.
In the mid-seventies The Shadows represented the U.K in the Eurovision Song Contest. The drummer, my old pal, Brian Bennett, asked me if I could build a special drum kit for him. He wanted something different, and exciting. I knew that Brian loved the artist Aubrey Beardsley, so I designed a beautiful, pink finish, drum kit, with that artist in mind. It looked sensational..
This is a photograph of the bass drum head that was on the drum kit. To-day the bass drum head hangs on the wall, in Brian's home.
I am proud that the actual drum kit is now in the Victoria & Albert Museum, in London, and is sometimes on display.
My contribution to posterity, and the modern music business..
Eddie.
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farmerdave
master brummie
[QUOTE="oldbrit, post: 618405, member: 15660"I am shattered I just learned that Eddie Haynes passed away last month", John[/QUOTE]
Oh, that is sad. Very sorry to hear that "Norfolk Brummie" has passed away. I always read his posts with interest. Such an eventful life and so vividly and interestingly described. Dave.
Oh, that is sad. Very sorry to hear that "Norfolk Brummie" has passed away. I always read his posts with interest. Such an eventful life and so vividly and interestingly described. Dave.
oldbrit
OldBrit in Exile
I am very sorry, shattered and devastated to report, that my mate and lifelong friend Eddie Ted Haynes Norfolk Brummie. passed away in April 2018 I am sure all of you will miss his postings and himself as I will. Rest in peace Eddie GOD BLESS. We had planned on a visit to Eddie and Berryl in June John Crump Parker. Colorado USA
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Smudger
master brummie
Very sad news. I used to enjoy Eddies reminisces. I wonder if St. Peter allowed him in with his drums, hope so.
Andy Jervis
Brummie babby
I am devastated to hear my old friend Eddie Haynes has passed away. We met up at an Antique Drum Show in Coventry a few months ago and he showed me his book which was going for its final edit, so I'm not sure if it has got published. We hadn't seen each other for around 20 years and it was so good to meet up with him after all this time and now he's gone. A great drummer and a wonderful man, he will surely be missed. RIP Eddie
Saddened to hear that. Thanks Eddie for all your memories. RIP. Viv.
Smudger
master brummie
EDWARD VICTOR (Eddie) HAYNES
Originally printed on April 25, 2018 in the Eastern Daily Press.
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HAYNES EDWARD VICTOR (Eddie) At the Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital on April 17th, 2018, aged 84 years. A loving husband to Beryl and a devoted father to Juliet and Louise. The funeral service will be held at St Peter’s Church, Sheringham on Friday, May 11th, 2018 at 2 p.m. No flowers by request, however donations to benefit SSAFA (the Armed Forces Charity) may be given online at www.ivan fisher.co.uk or sent care of Ivan Fisher Independent Funeral Home, The Old Bank, 2-4 Norwich Road, Aylsham,
Bob Davis
Bob Davis
I have no doubt Gabriel blew his horn and the Celestial choir were there to greet him as St Peter showed him to his drum set with all those other musicians up there in the great band in the sky. Enjoyed all your posts and stories Eddie? May you rest in peace and to your family I am sorry for your loss.
Bob
Bob
adap2it
master brummie
What can I say? I was so in awe of his career and what he had achieved in his life as a musician. I will miss his stories and am very curious about what he wrote in his book. He sure made his mark on this forum and won't be forgotten soon. May you never miss a beat in your new resting place. God Bless You Eddie.
Dave A
Dave A
hello andy if either yourself or any of our other members can find out if eddies book was or still will be published would you kindly let us know
thanks
lyn