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  • 75th Birthday Compilation

    75th Birthday Compilation

    Introduction Music has always been one of the most successful parts of my life since my childhood. This is a compilation of my musical accomplishments as a performer and educator between 1956 – 2001. This compilation was originally presented to my family and friends during my 75th birthday celebration. It begins with my earliest percussion…

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  • Legendary Hands Flipbook

    Legendary Hands Flipbook

    Learning from a Legend Read the Legendary Hands Flipbook from Master Percussionist and Educator Jack Bell online. Jack gives advice and tips on learning rhythm, becoming a professional musician, handling the business side of it all, and getting help when you need it. Additional Resources Want to learn more about percussion, rhythm, or the music…

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  • Interview with Georgia PAS

    Interview with Georgia PAS

    We have an extra special interview with Georgia “royalty”! He was the Principal Percussionist for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra and director of Percussion at Georgia State University for over 30 years and now teaches from an amazing home studio: Mr. Jack Bell! Check out some amazing stories and get a fresh dose of information in…

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Autobiography

Posts About My Life and My Adventures

  • The Sea is Calling Me

    The Sea is Calling Me

    Life as a Yachtsman JAHGETABITE The name of the boat was JAHGETABITE (get it?), “Unsinkable” McKee Craft Two more boats I customized before my 21 foot whaler. The second of the other two customs. This is my 21 foot whaler fully rigged and about to get ready to head home from one of the ports in…

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  • Born to Ride

    Born to Ride

    Life as a Motorcyclist Kawasaki 90CC This was the bike I did my first accidental wheelie on.  Had twisted my motor speed control to an accelerated position, released gear shift lever and thought I would just zoom down the street, but not on my rear wheel for about 20 or so feet! That was my…

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