Category: Autobiography
Autobiography is a collection of self-published biographical posts and information detailing the life and career of master percussionist and performer Jack Bell.
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New Life as a University Student
This story is important to me because it shows the power of negotiation and persistence. I was told the university was “closed out” for this semester. After hearing that I went to the university and showed the students working in both the admissions office and the registrars office – the response email I had received from the Read more
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Picture This
A Life in Pictures A gallery presenting my life in photos, from my childhood to present day. Read more
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Jack Bell’s Retirement Roast
The first I ever heard of Jack Bell was when my brother said, … “you’ve gotta hear this little guy, Jack, play snare drum!” Well, little did I know that just a few years later I would have the distinct honor of working with him for all these years! You know, I watch Jack all Read more
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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 Read more
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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 Read more