Klarinet Archive - Posting 000123.txt from 2007/09

From: Ed Wojtowicz <ewoj@-----.com>
Subj: Re: [kl] Lee Rocker, aka Leon Drucker
Date: Sat, 22 Sep 2007 20:03:18 -0400

I imagine of course that Rocker was a great stage name for a
rockabilly-styled band. I understand that his first name Leon was for
Stanley's teacher Leon Russianoff.

Ed

On Sep 22, 2007, at 11:33 AM, Wayne Thompson wrote:

> There is a great interview on National Public Radio
> (in the US) this morning. Lee Rocker of the old
> rockabilly band, The Stray Cats, spoke about his
> musical background. He plays upright bass. I was
> pleased to hear that he's Stanley and Naomi Drucker's
> son. I like hearing about family connections. Lee
> has a new album out, which includes a song cowritten
> with his sister, apparently also a singer and
> songwriter. Rock and roll does not normally connect
> with me, but I really liked the Stray Cats when they
> came out. Maybe the 'classic rock' element of
> rockabilly works better for my 'classical' tastes.
>
> Wayne Thompson
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