By George Katsakis (152.163.201.57 - 152.163.201.57) on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 02:13 am: |
Marcus Terry is one of the finest drummers to come out of the Detroit area and also one of my best friends. Marcus played with the Royaltones, The Court Jesters, Bobby Lewis and Jose Feleciano. He is also on quite a few Del Shannon recordings. I think quite a few people will have quite a bit to say about this flamboyant person. Marcus and I had an entertainment agency together called Morning Productions. I don't know why we called it that because we had a hard time getting up in the morning to take care of business. As soon as I figure it out I will post a photo of Marcus and I together.
By George Katsakis (152.163.201.57 - 152.163.201.57) on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 02:19 am: |
Here is the Photo I promised of Marcus Terry and George Katsakis. This photo was used as a promo picture for Morning Productions and the caption read "We'd Love to do Business With You"
By George Katsakis (152.163.201.57 - 152.163.201.57) on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 02:34 am: |
Last photo attempt:
By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 02:37 am: |
George,
Marcus was the first drummer I have ever known who refered to his drums as "tubs "
He is a great drummer and an interesting individual.
By George Katsakis (152.163.201.57 - 152.163.201.57) on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 02:42 am: |
Ralph,
I have a great picture but I can't seem to get it to the right size for posting. I will figure it out and try one more time.
By George Katsakis (152.163.201.57 - 152.163.201.57) on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 02:51 am: |
Let me see if this works:
By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 03:24 am: |
George,
What a GREAT picture. Thanks for posting it.
By DeAnne (24.234.119.126 - 24.234.119.126) on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 03:34 am: |
Wonderful picture, George...I saw Marcus here in Vegas about 10 years ago..and I lost touch...where is he now??
By George Katsakis (205.188.200.193 - 205.188.200.193) on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 04:13 am: |
DeAnne
Marcus is living in Arkansas with Betty. I talk to him once in a while and I will tell him about the site but I don't know if he has a computer. Maybe I can talk him into coming to town in September and we can all meet at the Clawson and have some fun. DeAnne, maybe we can do some acting again.
By DeAnne (24.120.38.66 - 24.120.38.66) on Tuesday, March 26, 2002 - 07:54 pm: |
George...you're crazy...let's stick to the music at this point....I wish Marcus could be there...we really have to organize this, and get as many of the players as we can get on that Friday night. It will the best time...I'm sure we don't have too many stories to share!!
By George Katsakis (205.188.195.174 - 205.188.195.174) on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 12:06 am: |
DeAnne,
Thanks for the compliment. Let us know when your plans are positive and we will try and get as many old friends to come when you are in town.
By DeAnne (24.120.38.66 - 24.120.38.66) on Wednesday, March 27, 2002 - 01:01 am: |
The date will be Friday September 6th. That's all I know for now. You'll have to tell me exactly where the place is, and we can plan to get a room real close because you don't suppose any drinking will be going on that night?? Talk to you soon.
By BOB BABBITT (205.188.198.54 - 205.188.198.54) on Thursday, March 28, 2002 - 02:09 am: |
HEY GEORGE.......WHAT A GREAT PHOTO!!!!!!!!!
WITH THE POWER AND THE FORCE OF HIS BACKBEAT...FOR THE STYLE OF DRUMS HE PLAYED I DON�T REALLY THINK NO DRUMMERS FROM DETROIT COULD STAND UP TO MARCUS!!!!!!!!!!! AND WHAT A GREAT FRIEND......THE MUSIC COMMUNITY LOVED MARCUS!!!!!!!! MARCUS WAS THE ROYALTONE DRUMMER WHEN THE BAND BACKED DEL SHANNON ON MANY OF DEL'S HITS AS WELL AS THE ROYALTONE TUNES AND OTHER ARTIST WE RECORDED WITH IN DETROIT AND ALSO IN NEW YORK WHERE HARRY BALK DID MOST OF HIS RECORDING!! I SEEM TO RECALL THE ONE THING THAT HURT MARCUS AS FAR AS BECOMING A BUSY STUDIO PLAYER WAS THE FACT THAT HE COULD NOT READ MUSIC WELL ENOUGH (MAYBE GEORGE OR DENNIS CAN VERIFY THAT)......YOU NEVER KNEW WHAT SOME OF THE ARRANGERS WOULD WRITE ON THE CHARTS AND YOU HAD TO HAVE YOUR READING CHOPS TOGETHER...BUT THAT DID NOT STOP MARCUS FROM DOING HIS THING IN THE MUSIC WORLD........HIS DRUMS SOLO'S WOULD DRIVE A CROWD WILD!!!!!!!!!!! AND WHEN THE ROYALTONES WOULD DO SONGS THAT REQUIRED FOUR PART HARMONY MARCUS WOULD PUT ON HIS PRODUCER HAT AND LISTEN AND CRITIQUE US TO MAKE SURE WE ALL WERE SINGING THE RIGHT PARTS AND THAT THE BLEND WAS THERE.....
I KNOW HE LIVED AND WORKED IN LAS VEGAS FOR A LONG TIME AND HE IS NOW LIVING IN ARKANSAS.....
I AM NOT SURE IF HE IS STILL PLAYING?
BOB BABBITT
By George Katsakis (64.12.105.157 - 64.12.105.157) on Thursday, March 28, 2002 - 06:31 am: |
DeAnne,
We are waiting for you at the Clawson Steak House. You can visit their web site at clawsonsteakhouse.com. Guy and I talked about you tonight and are very excited and are making plans to invite everybody we can.
By DeAnne (24.234.119.126 - 24.234.119.126) on Thursday, March 28, 2002 - 02:47 pm: |
I am excited about it too. Al Gordon will be there, and I hope both Buzzy and George. Dennis...can you make it? Talk to you soon.
By Dennis Coffey (205.188.200.54 - 205.188.200.54) on Friday, March 29, 2002 - 12:07 am: |
Hey DeAnne. I was there last week. Let me know when everyone is going to be there. Is it is in September? I will be there.
Dennis Coffey
By John Lester (213.122.204.40 - 213.122.204.40) on Friday, March 29, 2002 - 12:28 pm: |
You know, it is SO heartwarming to see so many old buddies get together again like this. I wish I was a fly on the wall at these gatherings.
I feel honoured to be a part of this forum
By Ralph (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Friday, March 29, 2002 - 01:19 pm: |
John,
Thanks to the forum, we're all flies on the wall.
By DeAnne (24.234.119.126 - 24.234.119.126) on Friday, March 29, 2002 - 08:02 pm: |
Dennis...Friday September 6th...I am anxious to see you again. It's been a long time.
By danS (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Saturday, March 30, 2002 - 01:02 am: |
Hey George --Thanks for telling me about the site. Is the DeAnn the same that was married to George Sheehan?
(Terry from Terry and the Topics).I enjoy reading about everyone and someday I`ll have to share some stories about the past.
By John Lester (213.1.130.197 - 213.1.130.197) on Saturday, March 30, 2002 - 06:53 am: |
We'd love to hear those stories.....
Don't keep us in suspense!!!
By DeAnne (24.234.119.126 - 24.234.119.126) on Saturday, March 30, 2002 - 02:36 pm: |
danS...Yes, I was married to George for over 20 years, we were engaged for five years, and our relationship continued anothe ten years after our divorce...we were together a long long time. Do I know You? Please post again soon. I Have to catch a plane to California D...I can't believe that I love the forum so much that I will look for a computer to use there in order to keep up. Happy Easter.
By DanS (209.240.222.130 - 209.240.222.130) on Tuesday, April 02, 2002 - 01:52 am: |
Yes DeAnne you know me and my wife Carol. Does the Grandale,Last Chance or Deaborn Town House ( Side Door) sound familiar? I played bass then. Dan Sewesky ( Ryder). I answered you on another posting 3-31-02 to De Anne
By John Lester (213.122.203.192 - 213.122.203.192) on Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 06:57 am: |
Excuse me, for asking ...but which one is Marcus and which one is George....
By George Katsakis (152.163.201.194 - 152.163.201.194) on Wednesday, April 03, 2002 - 12:09 pm: |
John Lester,
Marcus is the one with the bare shoulder and George is wearing the striped shirt.
By Nick Palise (64.79.80.233 - 64.79.80.233) on Sunday, April 21, 2002 - 11:45 pm: |
Danny Sewesky. How have you been? Remember when you and I and Kenny Costa worked at the LaRose Bar downtown. (The Gay joint) Hell, I'll never forget that big gay guy looking at you and drooling. I even remember his name. Charmaine, and his friend, Taboo. Anyhow Barb and I will be celedbrating our 38th wedding anniversary this June. I'm still playing my sax and enjoying it more than ever. Take care and keep in touch. Your old buddy from the Wheelers Hot Rod Club. Nick Palise
By Lynn Bruce (68.41.108.38 - 68.41.108.38) on Friday, May 10, 2002 - 12:12 pm: |
I always thought marcus and bo savich were the best drummers that I knew In detroit. The thing about marcus that I liked was that when ever I saw him do any chops that I thought were cool he would share them with me.When I played at the embassy hotel in Windsor,on saturdays we would have jam sessions. Marcus &I would have round robin drum solos. I was a gene krupa stylist(my idol) and He was more of a technition I.E. buddy rich. So people would like the different styles. Of course I would be eating my heart out thinking I need to practice my indpendant sticking more so I can play as well as marcus. Always nice to be around& always funny. Hope your well marcus drop me anote if you read this.