Monthly Archives: September 2013

The Stella Adler acting coach said, “Now do it without the Anger”

1998. The Stella Adler acting coach said, “Now do it without the Anger” I had no idea I was angry.

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Tim Buckley paid Phil Ochs’ rent

Tim Buckley paid Phil Ochs’ rent excerpt “Drummer’s History” Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved Phil Ochs’ rent was paid by Tim Buckley as well as rent for the guy that murdered Tim. We had just finished a … Continue reading

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Dolphins Like To Give

“Dolphins like to give” excerpt from “Drummer’s History” by Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved “Dolphins like to give” said Drummond. He had a handful of tiny perfect shells.  The first dolphin that had been rescued and rehabilitated … Continue reading

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Mizz Hudson owned H & H Restaurant in Macon.

Mizz Hudson owned H & H restuarant in Macon. excerpt from “Drummer’s History” by Russell S. Buddy Helm copyright 2013  all rights reserved Mizz Hudson owned H & H restaurant in Macon. The best soul food place and just a … Continue reading

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Some Future Rock Diva Knocked on my Hotel Suite door in London

by Russell S. Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved Some future Rock Diva knocked on my hotel suite door in London. It was late in the night. I got up, opened the door at the Kensington Hilton on Hyde … Continue reading

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Joni stayed for eight hours

Cathy went out the front door of our gift shop and saw Joni walking down the street smoking a cigarette. Cathy lit up. “Please come into my shop.” “No, I’m smoking.” “Bless my shop with your smoke.” So she came … Continue reading

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Dick Clark Introduced ‘Those Five’ to the World on St. Pete TV

excerpt “History of the Groove, drummer’s story” Russell Buddy Helm ©2013 all rights reserved 1965. Dick Clark Introduced ‘Those Five’ to the world on St. Petersburg, Florida local television. He liked us. We were different; we didn’t wear uniforms. We … Continue reading

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Chuck Leavell woke me up in the cabin at Idlewild South

excerpt: “History of the Groove, drummer’s tale” Russell Buddy Helm ©2013 all rights reserved 1972. Chuck Leavell woke me up in the cabin at Idlewild South, he had just come back from a great meeting with the Allman Brothers and … Continue reading

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Oh,,,so you’re……

Oh,,,so you’re……Then they would say my name and I was supposed to jump through a hoop or something.

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Tim Buckley’s new band was good

Tim Buckley’s new band was good excerpt Drummer’s History by Russell Buddy Helm copyright 2013 all rights reserved I sat in the cafeteria at San Jose State along with everybody else and watched Tim with his new band. This was … Continue reading

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