I lived next door to a deaf drummer – literally. The walls between our duplex apartments were just slats. He would pass out with his stereo blasting. One day I could not wake him, so I turned off the power. The next time it happened I got the landlady on the phone and let her listen. He needed headphones in the worst way but couldn’t figure it out.
Farside99 about 1 month ago
But when he’s with the band, he rivals Gene Krupa!
BigBoy about 1 month ago
Such a beautiful place is Ballard. Nary a porch pirate !
purepaul Premium Member about 1 month ago
Bet Russell loves to play around nap time. That’s just like my neighbor with the very loud mowing machine.
morningglory73 Premium Member about 1 month ago
And with no aptitude nor sense of rhythm Russell is the Ballard Street percussive virtuoso.
[Traveler] Premium Member about 1 month ago
Let’s give it up for Russell
rhpii about 1 month ago
Where is Russell? Tied up in the basement of the Andersons next door. It’s their turn.
P51Strega about 1 month ago
They need an officer walking the beat to keep the noise down. C’mon, let’s drum up support for police presence on Ballard St.
Alberta Oil Premium Member about 1 month ago
Fortunately for the neighbours Russell is a strong union member and takes frequent breaks.
ChessPirate about 1 month ago
The local Neighborhood Watch, gathered together down at Precinct 13, explained that they were just “kickin’ out the jams”, and Russell got in the way…
MuddyUSA Premium Member about 1 month ago
However today his wife laced his coffee with Xanax…….peacefulness reigns through outthe house!
mokspr Premium Member about 1 month ago
Do you take requests? How about Keith Moons closing solo from the Who’s 1968 Boston concert.
Dry and Dusty Premium Member about 1 month ago
Good morning Balladeers!
mistercatworks about 1 month ago
I lived next door to a deaf drummer – literally. The walls between our duplex apartments were just slats. He would pass out with his stereo blasting. One day I could not wake him, so I turned off the power. The next time it happened I got the landlady on the phone and let her listen. He needed headphones in the worst way but couldn’t figure it out.
ArcticFox Premium Member about 1 month ago
Russell irritates to the beat of a different drum.
gopher gofer about 1 month ago
the neighbors have tried putting snares out for russell…
Liverlips McCracken Premium Member about 1 month ago
Drum solo!
Shikamoo Premium Member about 1 month ago
Russel is the cymbal of annoyance on Ballard Street.
Shikamoo Premium Member about 1 month ago
Good night, Ballard Dears!