A brief Tim Fitzpatrick History Lesson

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Posted on Jan 24 2008 10:52 AM

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Posted on Jan 24 2008 11:15 AM

That was a cool read, Thanks!

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Posted on Jan 24 2008 12:28 PM

Thanks, I much prefer this style of communication. ;)

What made Tim want to play the drums, and specifically surf music again? Was it just the Lively Ones reunion or had he been thinking about playing again?

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Posted on Jan 24 2008 01:27 PM

To the best of my knowledge, I don't think Tim really thought much about playing music again until he had met Dano. After the Lively Ones reunion he realized how much he enjoyed playing drums again. At the time of the reunion, it was the first time his children had ever seen him play drums!
I believe itâs just natural for Tim to play Surf music againâ¦ after all these years. He speaks highly of the accomplishments he has done with The Lively Ones as well as performing and recording with The Dynotones.

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Posted on Jan 24 2008 01:57 PM

thanks, that's a great read. you also made me dig up the rare west coast instros comp again, highly recommended, with extended liner notes

it has a fairly large section on the surfmen, and i.a. notes that Ghost Hop was recorded with an upright bass. I cant really tell from the sound through my pc speakers, but it really sounds like an electric bass-line (musically that is, not tone-wise). kinda weird, since the liner notes say that the (hired?) bassplayer for that session was given an e-bass but couldnt play it. this was about when TimF joined and a bit before Ron Griffith joined. Ropn Griffith may well be my favorite surf bass player ever. it must have been a total blast to see TimF and RonG play together back in the day....

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Posted on Jan 24 2008 04:23 PM

thank you for posting that historical summary of Tim's musical career

really enjoyed it, and learned a lot of new facts

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Posted on Jan 24 2008 04:37 PM

Love that picture!

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Posted on Jan 24 2008 04:58 PM

Sorry, I don't know my drum history very well-- is that a Leedy kit?
It looks like the same make he was using when that Lively Ones promo shot (that HBK posted) was taken. From the 30 year break in playing he took, I'm guessing he doesn't still own his original kit.

Hey all you folks who are friends of Tim, get him to join us here and teach us a few things!

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Posted on Jan 24 2008 05:04 PM

Hey Ferenc....I actually think that is Tim's original kit. I talk to him a while back and he said he literally dug his old kit out of the closet and dusted it off...
Cheers,
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Posted on Jan 24 2008 05:22 PM

new hihat stand and stool tho, but the snare stand looks original

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MissyLu

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Posted on Jan 24 2008 05:30 PM

That drum set is the very same one used on all the original Lively Ones recordings. At one point it was painted red for what ever reason.

True fact: Tim doesn't like to play any other drums when a backline is provided. He feels more comfortable on his own kit. Very seldom will you see anyone play his drums.

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Posted on Jan 24 2008 07:45 PM

Thanks, MissyLu! That was a lot of fun to read.

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Posted on Jan 26 2008 04:10 PM

MissyLu
That drum set is the very same one used on all the original Lively Ones recordings. At one point it was painted red for what ever reason.

True fact: Tim doesn't like to play any other drums when a backline is provided. He feels more comfortable on his own kit. Very seldom will you see anyone play his drums.

and we don't get to see him stand on the drum when he uses someone else's!

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Posted on Mar 20 2008 06:43 PM

I would have have to say that he is probably one of my favorite Surf Drummers. Oh and by the way im new here. Hows it hanging everybody?

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Posted on Mar 20 2008 08:22 PM

oh yeah fendershowman63 is the bass player of My band The Deadbeats. i think his names abraham or something. haha so yeah just letting people know

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Posted on Mar 22 2008 02:52 PM

Hows it going Vato!

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Posted on Mar 23 2008 01:50 PM

'Sup Abraham.

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MissyLu Joined: Jul 30, 2007 Posts: 34 NorCal	Posted on Jan 24 2008 10:52 AM 666 — Shave your back loser MissyLu http://www.MissyLu.com http://www.norcalknockout.com http://www.LiveandJive.com Last edited: Dec 28, 2009 19:46:39 Top
dp Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 3545 mojave desert, california	Posted on Jan 24 2008 11:15 AM That was a cool read, Thanks! Top
Brian Joined: Feb 25, 2006 Posts: 19195 Des Moines, Iowa, USA	Posted on Jan 24 2008 12:28 PM Thanks, I much prefer this style of communication. ;) What made Tim want to play the drums, and specifically surf music again? Was it just the Lively Ones reunion or had he been thinking about playing again? — Site dude - S3 Agent #202 Need help with the site? SG101 FAQ - Send me a private message - Email me "It starts... when it begins" -- Ralf Kilauea Top
MissyLu Joined: Jul 30, 2007 Posts: 34 NorCal	Posted on Jan 24 2008 01:27 PM To the best of my knowledge, I don't think Tim really thought much about playing music again until he had met Dano. After the Lively Ones reunion he realized how much he enjoyed playing drums again. At the time of the reunion, it was the first time his children had ever seen him play drums! I believe itâs just natural for Tim to play Surf music againâ¦ after all these years. He speaks highly of the accomplishments he has done with The Lively Ones as well as performing and recording with The Dynotones. — Shave your back loser MissyLu http://www.MissyLu.com http://www.norcalknockout.com http://www.LiveandJive.com Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Jan 24 2008 01:57 PM thanks, that's a great read. you also made me dig up the rare west coast instros comp again, highly recommended, with extended liner notes it has a fairly large section on the surfmen, and i.a. notes that Ghost Hop was recorded with an upright bass. I cant really tell from the sound through my pc speakers, but it really sounds like an electric bass-line (musically that is, not tone-wise). kinda weird, since the liner notes say that the (hired?) bassplayer for that session was given an e-bass but couldnt play it. this was about when TimF joined and a bit before Ron Griffith joined. Ropn Griffith may well be my favorite surf bass player ever. it must have been a total blast to see TimF and RonG play together back in the day.... — Rules to live by #314: "When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is." https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/ Top
UnsteadyFreddie Joined: Feb 28, 2006 Posts: 2979 Hell\'s Kitchen, NYC	Posted on Jan 24 2008 04:23 PM thank you for posting that historical summary of Tim's musical career really enjoyed it, and learned a lot of new facts UNSTEADY FREDDIE — http://www.facebook.com/unsteady.freddie Top
JetBlue Joined: May 30, 2006 Posts: 746 Cool, CA	Posted on Jan 24 2008 04:37 PM Love that picture! — Don Top
PolloGuitar Joined: Feb 26, 2006 Posts: 5080 San Francisco	Posted on Jan 24 2008 04:58 PM Sorry, I don't know my drum history very well-- is that a Leedy kit? It looks like the same make he was using when that Lively Ones promo shot (that HBK posted) was taken. From the 30 year break in playing he took, I'm guessing he doesn't still own his original kit. Hey all you folks who are friends of Tim, get him to join us here and teach us a few things! — Buy Speed of Dark @ Bandcamp Buy Spin the Bottle @ Bandcamp My Blog- Euro Tour Blog Pool Boys on Spotify INSTAGRAM Frankie & The Pool Boys on FB Pollo Del Mar on FB DJ Frankie Pool Boy on North Sea Surf Radio Top
Overhead_Ted Joined: Aug 09, 2006 Posts: 245 Long Beach, CA	Posted on Jan 24 2008 05:04 PM Hey Ferenc....I actually think that is Tim's original kit. I talk to him a while back and he said he literally dug his old kit out of the closet and dusted it off... Cheers, Ted Top
WR Joined: Feb 27, 2006 Posts: 3832 netherlands	Posted on Jan 24 2008 05:22 PM new hihat stand and stool tho, but the snare stand looks original — Rules to live by #314: "When in Italy, if the menu says something's grilled, don't assume it is." https://www.facebook.com/The-Malbehavers-286429584796173/ Top
MissyLu Joined: Jul 30, 2007 Posts: 34 NorCal	Posted on Jan 24 2008 05:30 PM That drum set is the very same one used on all the original Lively Ones recordings. At one point it was painted red for what ever reason. True fact: Tim doesn't like to play any other drums when a backline is provided. He feels more comfortable on his own kit. Very seldom will you see anyone play his drums. — Shave your back loser MissyLu http://www.MissyLu.com http://www.norcalknockout.com http://www.LiveandJive.com Top
Tuck Joined: Sep 02, 2006 Posts: 3166 Denver, CO	Posted on Jan 24 2008 07:45 PM Thanks, MissyLu! That was a lot of fun to read. Top
Tikitena Joined: Mar 21, 2006 Posts: 1540	Posted on Jan 26 2008 04:10 PM MissyLu That drum set is the very same one used on all the original Lively Ones recordings. At one point it was painted red for what ever reason. True fact: Tim doesn't like to play any other drums when a backline is provided. He feels more comfortable on his own kit. Very seldom will you see anyone play his drums. and we don't get to see him stand on the drum when he uses someone else's! — "Turn the knob to 10 and break it off!" -Baja Marty Top
Abe Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1237 Bay Area	Posted on Mar 20 2008 06:43 PM I would have have to say that he is probably one of my favorite Surf Drummers. Oh and by the way im new here. Hows it hanging everybody? — The Deadbeats Top
Mr_Reverb63 Joined: Jul 10, 2007 Posts: 916 San Pablo, CA	Posted on Mar 20 2008 08:22 PM oh yeah fendershowman63 is the bass player of My band The Deadbeats. i think his names abraham or something. haha so yeah just letting people know — -Zanti Instagram: My IG Combo Tezeta IG Top
Abe Joined: Mar 12, 2008 Posts: 1237 Bay Area	Posted on Mar 22 2008 02:52 PM Hows it going Vato! — The Deadbeats Top
wooza Joined: Apr 24, 2006 Posts: 1618 Ithaca, NY	Posted on Mar 23 2008 01:50 PM 'Sup Abraham. Top

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