oh they are so very good great bass and drums clarinet trombone and the banjo too very coordinated and the movie looks awesome too i hope to watch the full version one day thank you for posting this hidden gem.
My dad was the drummer, Neil. He spoke of the experience to being in this movie so highly. They had a great time. He passed away 25 years ago suddenly. He loved the Rhythm Masters.
Did they ever make any albums? The only Rhythm Masters I can find at eBay or Amazon is a gospel group. IF they didn't make any albums, did they at least appear in any other films. I loved them in Get Yourself A College Girl. They act and play like a 90's ska band. All that energy and fun attitude and all.
The drummer is my best friend's dad. My friend showed it to his kids for the first time last night. Mr. Miller passed away suddenly back in the early 90's when we were still in college. Scott still has a great love of music (I myself am a professional musician). That's an outstanding group of players.
George, I love this performance! Incredible energy, and so different from everything else that was happening then (or now). I'd love to learn more about the history of this band.
It took the fellow ,doing the intro's, more than 15 takes to get it right. That was for Jimmy Smith. It was a great day. This is Craig Wood the banjo player. I have some 45's and a very poor video of The mickey Mouse Club performance, that Jim Chapman sent to me. It may be Neil on the drums, but the rest was overdubbed by some studio guys. He was an amazing drummer, and great friend. I found everybody(save Hal/bass) last year, including Gordon.Love to hear from all.
Were the studio musicians "The Wrecking Crew," from Los Angeles? Early on they were also known as "The First Call Gang" & "The Clique." There's a documentary about them available on blu-ray (The Wrecking Crew).
Hi there, Neil Miller, the drummer was my grand father. Do you happen to have a link to see the mickey mouse club performance or any of the 45's? Ive been reading a collection of about 150 letters he wrote documenting his time with The Rhythm Masters. Would love to see any performances you may have.
George! Great to hear from you. We have to talk. Im in Nova Scotia. Love to see the pix. Sent you a message..now what? This way to cool old friend. By the way , I saw a recent picture of you, you look rascally as ever. Love the Dalles, next time im out west, im headed for the cherry festival.CW
Saw the film last night and was blown away by the Rhythm Masters. And I agree -- amazing that folks from the film are talking here. Question for George: am I imagining it, or is there a touch of klezmer in your amazing clarinet?
oh they are so very good great bass and drums clarinet trombone and the banjo too very coordinated and the movie looks awesome too i hope to watch the full version one day thank you for posting this hidden gem.
George Barnes on clarinet. A force of nature.
My dad was the drummer, Neil. He spoke of the experience to being in this movie so highly. They had a great time. He passed away 25 years ago suddenly. He loved the Rhythm Masters.
Did they ever make any albums? The only Rhythm Masters I can find at eBay or Amazon is a gospel group. IF they didn't make any albums, did they at least appear in any other films. I loved them in Get Yourself A College Girl. They act and play like a 90's ska band. All that energy and fun attitude and all.
The drummer is my best friend's dad. My friend showed it to his kids for the first time last night. Mr. Miller passed away suddenly back in the early 90's when we were still in college. Scott still has a great love of music (I myself am a professional musician). That's an outstanding group of players.
The banjo player is a friend of mine....he still has all of the energy in the world. Plays a mean banjo as well!
This is just plain fantastic. You guys were amazing, and deserved to be in the big time. You really were just plain wonderful.
Wow! How incredible that the people in this classic movie are posting comments to each other! Very cool!!
Hello, my father Craig is the wonderful banjo player...first clip I have seen of him in his younger days!
George,
I love this performance! Incredible energy, and so different from everything else that was happening then (or now). I'd love to learn more about the history of this band.
Did you know Georgy? He was such a great guy and is so missed
It took the fellow ,doing the intro's, more than 15 takes to get it right. That was for Jimmy Smith. It was a great day. This is Craig Wood the banjo player. I have some 45's and a very poor video of The mickey Mouse Club performance, that Jim Chapman sent to me. It may be Neil on the drums, but the rest was overdubbed by some studio guys. He was an amazing drummer, and great friend. I found everybody(save Hal/bass) last year, including Gordon.Love to hear from all.
Were the studio musicians "The Wrecking Crew," from Los Angeles? Early on they were also known as "The First Call Gang" & "The Clique." There's a documentary about them available on blu-ray (The Wrecking Crew).
Hi there, Neil Miller, the drummer was my grand father. Do you happen to have a link to see the mickey mouse club performance or any of the 45's? Ive been reading a collection of about 150 letters he wrote documenting his time with The Rhythm Masters. Would love to see any performances you may have.
George! Great to hear from you. We have to talk. Im in Nova Scotia. Love to see the pix. Sent you a message..now what? This way to cool old friend. By the way , I saw a recent picture of you, you look rascally as ever. Love the Dalles, next time im out west, im headed for the cherry festival.CW
@keoki46 Did they film the DC5 and the Animals separately from every one else in that movie?
Saw the film last night and was blown away by the Rhythm Masters. And I agree -- amazing that folks from the film are talking here. Question for George: am I imagining it, or is there a touch of klezmer in your amazing clarinet?