Marty Hurley has died

[BozzlyB]

Phantom had one of the most unique styles of playing and writing under his direction. I'll never forget watching them warm up in Madison in 89 with the cut out snare shells. RIP sir.

[ADrumCorpsNut]

This is sad news indeed, so many drum corps benefited from his work like the Bleu Raeders, where I got to know him, and Phantom Regiment. :-(

RIP Mr. Hurley and keep that little finger tucked in...

[jwillis35]

RIP, Marty!! And my thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends. I will always remember those fabulous Phantom Regiment percussion sections during his tenure, and he was clearly one of the great teachers, arrangers, and clinicians in the business. DCI has certainly lost a friend, great teacher, and a legend in the percussion community.

Edited September 13, 2011 by jwillis35

[IllianaLancerContra]

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[LSU GRAD 82]

Life is funny sometimes. I lived in the New Orleans area most of my life, (Mandeville) but never did have the opportunity to meet him. I was a big Drum Corps fan but for one reason or another, never became involved with any of the local Corps. (Southern Rebels, Stardusters, Bleu Raeders, Regiment Militaire) I did become a much better drummer while at LSU, because a large % of our snare line were former students of his and I learned a lot from them technique wise from them passing on the "Hurley Technique" Still use the "Left hand pinky pulled back with the thumb and second finger pinched together" grip. We (LSU) were one of the first college drumlines, (if not the first) to use his split shell snares. I'm sorry all paths never crossed...........