gsksun4 Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Back in the early 60's (prior to 1963), I got to hear a recording of the Air Force D&B Corps. Needless to say, I was very impressed. It was my understanding that there were quite a few top names in that corps. Tommy Martin included. I can't be totally sure because it was a long time ago. All I remember is that it was one heck of a record. Does anyone have any history on this corps? Like outstanding names in the ranks, horn/drum instructors etc? I think they were based out of Washington, DC., not the academy in Colorado. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Back in the early 60's (prior to 1963), I got to hear a recording of the Air Force D&B Corps. Needless to say, I was very impressed. It was my understanding that there were quite a few top names in that corps. Tommy Martin included. I can't be totally sure because it was a long time ago. All I remember is that it was one heck of a record.Does anyone have any history on this corps? Like outstanding names in the ranks, horn/drum instructors etc? I think they were based out of Washington, DC., not the academy in Colorado. Bolling Field Washington, DC.... Some of them get together withe Lancers now and then as at least two are currently with the Lancers. Here's the webbie... http://usafdrumcorps.us/history1.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbalaya Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 (edited) At that time '62/'63 the corps was under the baton of SSGT Truman Crawford. It included many names that either had been or went on to be very involved in drum & bugle corps. I was privileged to have marched with many of them in Archie, such as Dick Filkins, Billy Kaufmann, Jimmy Dinkins, Bill Mojica and Ray Eyler, just to name a few. I would suggest that on a scale of 1 to 10 its talent level was an 11. J Back in the early 60's (prior to 1963), I got to hear a recording of the Air Force D&B Corps. Needless to say, I was very impressed. It was my understanding that there were quite a few top names in that corps. Tommy Martin included. I can't be totally sure because it was a long time ago. All I remember is that it was one heck of a record.Does anyone have any history on this corps? Like outstanding names in the ranks, horn/drum instructors etc? I think they were based out of Washington, DC., not the academy in Colorado. Edited February 11, 2008 by Jimbalaya Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YR-Rudi Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 At that time '62/'63 the corps was under the baton of SSGT Truman Crawford. It included many names that either had been or went on to be very involved in drum & bugle corps. I was privileged to have marched with many of them in Archie, such as Dick Filkins, Billy Kaufmann, Jimmy Dinkins, Bill Mojica and Ray Eyler, just to name a few. I would suggest that on a scale of 1 to 10 its talent level was an 11. J I would say they were an 11 on a bad day. John Flowers, Nick Biscotti and Whitey Roberts were also members. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 Oh yeah, let's not forget they had a (bag)pipes corps connected to the D&BC. OK, gonna dig out my CDs tomorrow to listen.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsksun4 Posted February 11, 2008 Author Share Posted February 11, 2008 Oh yeah, let's not forget they had a (bag)pipes corps connected to the D&BC.OK, gonna dig out my CDs tomorrow to listen.... I heard the record around 1963, so it was probably between 60 and 62 and I know Tommy Martin was with Sky in 63. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Oz Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 A few more: Rod Goodheart Red Winzer Tom Bittner Eric Landis Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markdewine Posted February 11, 2008 Share Posted February 11, 2008 I believe it may have been the late 60's when Dr. Keith Markey wrote and arranged for the Air Force Drum & Bugle Corps. In 1978, Keith and I made a valiant attempt at starting a corps in Boulder, CO...the Voice of the Rockies. Never panned out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sky Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 I believe it may have been the late 60's when Dr. Keith Markey wrote and arranged for the Air Force Drum & Bugle Corps. In 1978, Keith and I made a valiant attempt at starting a corps in Boulder, CO...the Voice of the Rockies. Never panned out. You're correct. Markey arranged for the Academy corps in the mid - late 60s. When THE USAF Drum Corp was disbanded in '64 a number of them were reassigned to the Academy finish their enlistment. That corps continues but is now composed of cadets rather than enlisted. Also...two of the finest drummers in the Bolling corps: Bob Zarfoss from York, taught York White Roses Jr., Hanover Lancers and Westshormen-Bonnie Scots and John Bosworth, from Williamsport, PA, became lead drum of the Pipe Band, founded American Originals and now works with Top Secret and is forming a "corps" for the Sultan of Oman. Other York drummers: Drum corps - Jim Flinchbaugh, Eric Landis, Bob Hoffheins, ___ Reisinger, Tom Gibbs, Rod Burg, Steve Schrum, Steve Young (Pipe Band drummer), horn men - Ken Yohe, K.B. Oiler, Jan Resnick among others. A few other familiar horn players were (the late) Harold "Skip" Groff and Bill Taberling, both well-known arrangers into the 70s and the very much alive Ricardo Gabriel (brother of the band conductor/commander Arnald). There are many other notable USAF players who later went on to profoundly effect the drum corps AND pipe band worlds. Both were "state of the art." Last year DVDs were produced for the Alumni reunion in 2007 which complied some old corps performances and informal films taken mostly by members along with some more recent (2002) Pipe Band performances. A real piece of history. Thanks for plugging the Web site, Jim. See ya this spring. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimF-LowBari Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 (edited) Thanks for plugging the Web site, Jim. See ya this spring.Steve LOL anytime Steve, I missed the Lancer/USAF get together at Gettysburg last year but bought the CDs from Bob Z when I had the chance. I should go back to the website to look for any updates and to check on that DVD. See you then... Edited February 12, 2008 by JimF-3rdBari Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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