Second Lieutenant A.J. … London, Ontario — 19th October, 1957. On 19 October, 1957, the 2nd Battalion, The Royal Canadian Regiment, performed the ceremonial parade for Trooping the Colour. .prev_link { float: left; position: relative; } The following is the musical program for the 2nd Battalion's Trooping (links go to a variety of artists on Youtube): 1. I then happened to see them at Salisbury Art Centre, Hammersmith Theatre and in a pub in Barnes over the years. Magnificent solos on Paraphenalia albums. Belated but sincere condolences to all the family. Which began a love affair which has lasted a lifetime. Please be aware that everyone attending the performance will be subject to a security search which may take some time. Much later I was privileged to meet John and Barbara, having been invited to dinner and was able to chat drumming with a maestro. Jon on his wonderful double bass drum Gretsch leading the way and such a rich sound from the band. Attendees included David Cameron, Jeremy Corbyn, Prince William and a … He said you do realise its all drumming. Corps of Drums: "Drum Section March ", 3. Below, excerpted page from the regimental journal of The Royal Canadian Regiment; Summer, 1957: .page_link { text-align: center; margin-left: 100px; margin-right: 100px;} From Hammersmith I have strong memories of a virtuoso drum solo from Jon with the projection of lighting from behind him. .next_link { float: right; position: relative; } One of the outstanding jazz drummers of his times along with Ginger baker. Wishing you well Barbara and all of the family. Regimental Band: "Slow March" "Grenadier March", 11. Regimental Band: "Quick March" "The Maple Leaf Forever", 12. I was - as with many others - blown away. Taking the Salute was General Charles Foulkes, CB, CBE, DSO, CD. I first saw Colosseum whilst in my foundation year at art school at the Bath & West Blues festival in 1970 at Shepton Mallet. document.write ('
