Band at the execution

[BettyO]

Quote:There are a couple of things that are a bit dubious to me. One, the story about the drummer didn't come from the drummer himself. It came from his obituary.

Second, many of the writers who were present that day didn't mention the drummer's cadence. They mention all sorts of stuff and really described the scene in great detail. You would think that they would have latched on to the drum cadence because it would have added to the dramatic scene.

John -

You bring some great insight (as always!) You are correct - I, too am surprised that someone with a flair for the dramatic, such as GATH, didn't mention any "music" or drummer's cadence in any of his writings - which does bring up a very valid point.

Could be just another instance of someone who wanted to be someone and claimed that they "were there!"

Thanks! Always a delight to hear from you!