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Brush with greatness - an afternoon with drummer Fred Young of the Kentucky Headhunters

March 30, 2019 Phil Wilson
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It is fun just to hear Fred talk with his thick Kentucky accent. He is a fantastic storyteller with a lot of knowledge about music, musicians, and gear. Fred took us inside the venue to see his iconic drum set. As you know, it is an eclectic set of vintage drums from the 1940s to the present. The drums are dusty, crusty, and beautiful. Scott told me no one is allowed to clean them or monkey with them in any way. Fred didn't want the "Mojo" disturbed. I was able to sit behind them. Fred sits very low on his stool. I did not so much as tap on the heads, but it was tempting to thump the big double bass drums.

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In Legendary Drummers, Phil Wilson, PWA1 Tags Fred Young, Kentucky Headhunters
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