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Thread #31922 Message #2917195
Posted By: GUEST,Naomi
30-May-10 - 11:16 AM
Thread Name: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band
Subject: RE: The McGowan Brothers - Old Celtic Band
Hey
Wow! I play the bass drum, the McGowan's insturment of choice at fife and drum. My instructor was a great friend of theirs. I've heard millions of stories about them from her. They loved old cars, and were incredible drum music composers. They were always laughing and drinking. She was telling me about their band one day, and I decided to look them up. I had no idea they were so influential. It's amazing how much I learn about, thinking it's just one person's story, and then come to find out there is a huge network of people connected to it. Thanks to everyone who posted, I hope to be introduced to Bobby someday soon.
BTW: Bobby is the only one of the brothers still alive. They all had cancer, and their sister was the only one who didn't get it. Due to this they think the cancer was caused by something in their garage.