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"Swinin' Sweet Trio"

 


Reggie Chamberland played Tenor, Muffie Petro Accordian and Dad "bass and drums" as the back of the photo indicated. All three lived in Momence and played every weekend. This is the first memory I have of Dad Playing. Dad just played bass and his left foot played high hats. Many years later in the 90's I played a trio job on Bass and played bass drum and hats at the same time. This gave me that idea. Dad borrowed a set of drums in 50's on Pine street to "try it out." He locked them in the tool room in the basement. I recall pulling back the losely locked door to peak through the crack at the set. I was 5. Nine years later he broke down and bought me a used set. Dad saved every dollar he earned playing from high school till 1959. He used the cash for a downpayment on the house he built on Hickory Lane.

 
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