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you are correct. Although it could have been Carmen Cluna (seated at the table on the left) giving me "what for." I got a lot of that from him, too. What can I say? Puppet

So that would mean the Covers in the American Flag section carried tomahawks? Puppet

I apologize for the quality of this shot but seeing myself in the bumblebee turtleneck sweater just makes me crack up. No matter how long ago it was or how young we were, there is simply no excuse for that attire. Puppet And, upon further examination, it seems that I had been singled out for some reason. I was a good player - probably one of only 3 or 4 in the entire horn line who could read music - so I can't imagine it was for anything other than wise cracking. Notice, I'm the only one not at parade rest. Hmmmm.

To all the above I say this: I was in my 8th grade Social Studies class that day JFK was gunned down. I was never able to watch any of the replays, the funeral or any of it. My Mom was a JAG lawyer for the Army, my Dad was in the State Department - they were devastated! I can only give my highest regard to those who have posted on this thread. It is a testament to the depth of feelings that can be generated by a group who's collective spirit, intelligence and souls have been molded by an activity that is largely still unseen and at best on the periphery of most American's consciousness. That makes us all the more special to me. I am proud to have found this forum and as long as I am able will find it a pleasure to read and share my historical memories with all of yours. Thanks and sorry to run on so. Puppet

Dough! I meant to say "Country!" Darn I hate when I mess up a joke. Anyway, 1969. This is the first photo (Moe Knox of course!) at our debut at Madison Square Garden's Felt Forum - Evening With The Corps. Now there's a venue and a preview type of show I really wish we could return to. Puppet

And that's what I'm talking about. Thank you. Puppet

You were so lucky! My Mother was a JAG lawyer for the US Army and I got to travel all over the world before I was in my teens. Then Drum Corps showed me the country. So my tongue in cheek question is: If traveling the World makes you Worldly, does traveling around the country make you… County? Love your posts. Puppet

RE THIS: I absolutely hate Macs. Why? I have to actually try to get one to work...everyday. Make all the comments you want about PCs and the clever Mac commercials. Good ads doesn't equal good computers IMO. Just saying - off topic and all. I got my first Apple computer in 1985 worked and played on one ever since. If it weren't for Apple/Mac there still would not be a computer of any kind in the homes of America. And, with the integration of the Lenux platform Macs are faster than ever and as always cooler to look at. Of course I'm a writer/producer and not a number cruncher. Puppet. Back to the photographs!

you know, I don't know you people (you don't really know me except from here!) but what I love is our shared history and our (speaking for myself of course - 'cause I don't know you LOL) absolute love of this sometimes incredible all inclusive activity we've had a part in. I'm not being maudlin but God bless us! Puppet

I may be wrong, but I seem to remember the Troopers (they were the Casper Troopers, then!) performing the "Sunburst" back in 1964 at the NYC World's Fair contest sponsored by the Daily News. Like their famous OTL company front, many corps tried to simulate it and in MHO very few duplicated the goose bumps they produced virtually every time. We did it during our West Side Story show. Looked like this: Submitted with much respect. Puppet

Let's just say on a trip to the CYO Nationals in Miami, we stayed in Jacksonville for a night. 3 young Mellophone players went for a "walk" down a dark road outside the hotel. One of the sheriffs of that fair city did not, shall we say, "appreciate" the laughter of these young men or the particular brand of smoke they were sharing. Not naming any names or anything but "they" know who "they" are. Puppet

Hey Frank! You're right and if you haven't yet seen Flip's page on New York Drum Corps People check out some of the music we played back in the day. http://newyorkdrumcorppeople.ning.com/prof...PhillipWilliams I'll post more pictures when I have a free minute. Puppet

If you want to take a Drum Corps trip down memory lane, just drop by a site called newyorkdrumcorppeople.ning.com/ It's only about a month or so old and it's already populated by dozens of individuals that hailed from corps of the 60-70 era. I've even posted some way back in the day (like 1970!) videos of the Brassmen there. I don't know if it's allowed but here's a link to the vids on my page: http://newyorkdrumcorppeople.ning.com/vide...%3AVideo%3A4344 the quality of the reproduction isn't great but it does convey the feeling of the time. Puppet

haven't been around for a few days. Didn't know. I only know you from this forum. Like most of your posts, BTW. And happy belated Birthday - nothing fancy, you see. I'm April 8th. Let's see what happens, there. Puppet

A friend emailed the R&R from '66 the other day. It reminded me of how we all so detested the judges. They were so subjective. I remember being followed relentlessly at one show by the same single horn judge just waiting for me to crack a note while there were others who would just stand back listening and smiling. The 'tic" was a baaad man back then. Puppet.

That is correct, sir. And the very reason I began this topic. Thank you for that unabashed response! Puppet

And then there were some guys (this one in particular - a true precursor to the nerd but a terrific DM!) who didn't even need a nickname! He was also a contributor to Drum Corps News! Yes, the young man behind the smoke screen during Woodstock and The Sorcerers' Apprentice… RICK BUB

Maybe it was in another thread, but someone asked me about one of our corps members and since this is the OMG Could We Have Been So Young topic…And even though every member didn't have a nickname here's a picture of a young man who would become famous (some say infamous because of his affiliation with DCI!) judge and drill instructor: Barry Swain Puppet

Yeah, Minnie The Moocher it was called and Ruben has earned a well deserved place in the BHOF! As I remember, we had like the tiniest horn line (28?) but put out a sound that did rock every stadium we played. As one other put it on this thread: "Those were the days!" What amazes me most is that the high scores of 84+ during the tick system of judging! OK it was 32 horns. Just counted. Puppet

That's all I was saying. Puppet

OK. You suckered me in. First, I was speaking of M&M class "A" corps of the time. Not feeder or parade corps. Second, I was only taking about one (1) city. If I named all those who marched in one form or another well, never mind. But here's a small sample: Saturday July 29, 1967 Buffalo NY New York State American Legion Championships STADIUM: War Memorial Stadium Position Corps Score DIVISION JR 1 St. Joseph's of Batavia 84.460 2 Bronx Kingsmen 82.930 3 Magnificent Yankees 81.310 4 St. Joseph Patron Cadets 78.610 5 OLC Ramblers 75.510 6 Appleknockers 75.360 7 Emerald Statesmen 75.010 8 Dynamic Duo 71.780 9 Poughkeepsie Pacers 71.010 10 CMCC Warriors 70.580 11 Grenadiers 59.160 12 Castlemen 58.360 13 Speigleaires 56.280 14 Oceanside Legionaires 54.680 15 Manhattanaires 54.550 16 Mello-Dears 53.680 17 Barons of Steuben 52.450 18 Queenaires 50.500 19 Squires 43.150 20 Tri-Town Cadets 41.810 I'm only saying. Puppet

One of the reasons we called him Snow was that he could barely grow a mustache! And I'm certain you meant to write lick. By the way - this Center of Drum Corps thing - no city anywhere, anytime had more competing corps than NYC in the sixties and early seventies. There were more than 20. I could name them all but that's like a whole other Topic. Puppet

Didn't see this post when I put in my two cents about a great show! Still agree about the Royal Airs and all the great corps at the VFW Nationals that year - now, if this topic was called The Most Exciting Corps You Have Ever Seen because that's how most are responding to this Topic, well then I've got to go with Casper (yes, back in the day all corps used their place names, too!) Troopers - I saw the burst (sun, star whatever!) at the World's Fair Show and it was stunning! And, since we're not talking about shows but individual performances, if you never saw a Contra Bass section attack an American Flag section or a knife fight in which somebody dies you didn't witness the birth of drum corps as we know it today. Puppet

Or the Red White And Blue Raiders. Puppet

THE KING'S BRIGADE… Puppet