Carl Groszman In 1978 I spent a week at Tittenhurst Park recording an album with singer / songwriter Carl Groszman. Tittenhurst Park was John Lennon ́s former estate , now owned by Ringo Starr. Carl had written some hits and was recording for Ringo ́s label. There were some top session players involved. The core rhythm section, including myself, stayed there for most of the week. We spent one day trying to record a track with a famous drummer from a top rock band who couldn ́t keep time. The next day I was told that Ringo wanted to play on the song. He had not played for a few years. His gofer took Ringo ́s kit out of storage and set it up. He asked Ringo ” Do you need sticks?” Ringo ” Yes” ” OK I ́ll run out and get some. What do you use?” ” Ringo ” Well, I used to use Ringo Starrs but they don ́t make them any more!”
When Ringo hit the drums the Beatles drum sound was right there! He put the song right in the pocket and we recorded it in a couple of takes. He later recorded and sang the song in LA and had a hit with it . It was ” A Dose Of Rock & Roll”. Ringo decided to fold his record label and the album was never released.
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