I received this email from Patrick in 2016.
”These are my put together Memphis Ducos. 1949 BD, 1973 12", 1965 9x13. The kit you've shared is the first drums I played on. They were my neighbors across the street from me in east Los Angeles. I would borrow them to rehearse my rock band, move them on a red wagon to rehearse at the guitarist carport. When I got my first gig, he did not let me use them. So I rented what I think was a swirl wrapped Gretsch. Thank for reading. I got 7-kits now. DW, Ludwigs, Tamas, Yamahas, Pearl, MIJ bass drum found in trash-restored by me. I play every week, many styles, yes. I'm a literate musician.
Blessings y'all, Patrick D. Tavarez”