Monthly Archives: January 2014

Penetrating Wind

Penetrating Wind would come up in the I ching. It became a strategy for the drumming evolution. I was way ahead of the curve on this trend. I knew I was right; positioned for a good ride on the wave … Continue reading

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John Belushi had just died when I got the phone call

“John Belushi had just died when I got the phone call” excerpt “History of the Groove” ©2014 Russell Buddy Helm 1983 John Belushi had just died when I got the phone call; “We were referred to you by a trusted … Continue reading

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Drumming with Gary Busey after the premier of the “Buddy Holly Story”.

Excerpt: “History of the Groove” Russell Buddy Helm ©2014 all rights reserved May 18, 1978. I was drumming with Gary Busey after the premier of the “Buddy Holly Story”. Buddy Holly’s widow was there and complimented us on our good … Continue reading

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We were playing at the Troubador

excerpt: “History of the Groove” Russell Buddy Helm ©2014 all rights reserved 34.5 1972. We were playing at the Troubador, sharing the bill with the remains of the Zombies. Tim and us had just finished a grueling tour through the … Continue reading

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Manifesting drumming

excerpt: “History of the Groove” Russell Buddy Helm ©2014 all rights reserved I was starting to see real things materializing after we drummed on them. It became a regular part of the drumming sessions. People came into our store in … Continue reading

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Her spine undulated like a dolphin

Her spine undulated like a dolphin excerpt: “History of the Groove” Russell Buddy Helm ©2014 all rights reserved 1998. Her spine undulated up from her sacrum to her cranium then back down like a dolphin swimming. I knew what that … Continue reading

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