Drumsville.com logoGeorge Makrauer playing, 1960's.  Photo by Stu Levy. Photo by Stu Levy
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THE FUN THROUGHOUT A LIFETIME


Imperial Method Drum Rudiments page from George Makrauer's original drum lesson book, 1953.

"Imperial Method"

With teacher's notes and instructions,
October 10, 1953

George Makrauer's first paid gig, 1958, 14 years old

First Paid Gig

October 1958
We took breaks, because we were paid.

George Makrauer playing with the first iteration of The Torquays from Walnut Hills High School, Cincinnati

First Newspaper PR
1958

The Cincinnati Enquirer

Heeeeeeeere's Frank ... with a comment about The Crescents...
   
Here's our first song... recorded December 8, 1958 - Lyrics, melody, arrangement et al © 1958-2015 Crescents
"Private World"
   
Second song... recorded December 8, 1958 - Lyrics, melody, arrangement et al © 1958-2015 Crescents:
"Love At First Sight"
   
Third song coming

recorded December 8, 1958 - Lyrics, melody, arrangement et al © 1958-2015 Crescents:

   
Fourth song coming

recorded December 8, 1958 - Lyrics, melody, arrangement et al © 1958-2015 Crescents:

 

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