"THAT ROGER MILLER"
Roger was just out on his own and with several hits out on the radio and playing small towns. After having played in bands with the likes of "Ray Price", Willie Nelson", And "Faron Young", and many others Just to name a few ! That evening after the conclusion of Rogers performance, Rons step Father had to go to work as a lead guitar Picker at the "Pioneer Club". Later in the evening, Roger Miller showed up and sat in to the delight of the crowd and showed everyone how it was done.
Hi Cook, and Roger Miller, have since passed on, But their music and memories shall live forever. Roger was just one of many that came out and jammed with his step fathers band over the years that included the likes of :
" Little Jimmy Dickens, Rose Maddox, Ferlin Husky " ,
And many others !
He too wanted to play the drums. He would occasionaly get caught sneaking in a few of his own licks on their gear. This cost him with some "UN-NECESSARY" lumps and verbal abuse. Eventually, Ron Received a nice new fancy blue sparkle "Sears & Roebuck" snare drum, stand, and sticks, given to him by his natural father, "Elliott".
Along with that, he also received some "UN-NECESSARY" Lumps and verbal abuse from his older brothers as he recalls, ( HEY! KEEP THE %@$*#@ NOISE DOWN !)
About the time the sixth grade came along, Ron would have a few friends stay over on the weekends and would later take them out to the local hot spot watering hole, {The Pioneer Club}. Ron and his twelve year old bar hopping buddies would listen to his step-father and brothers' band while waiting for Rons mother,"Delores", to finish her shift in the dining room and to do her clean up duties before she took the boys back home. Late one evening, as Ron Fibbed to his very believing buddies that he works with his Stepdads band all the time , The Band, so happened to take a break and walked out into the quiet but closed dining area. It was at this moment that Ron had that "Deer in The HeadLight Look" upon his face, as he knew that he had been had when he seen the looks on his brother(The Drummer) and stepfathers faces. It was at that very moment, to the delight and encouragement and over whelming approval of his two buddies, when Ron was asked by his older brother: "Would you like to get up and "SIT-IN"? After several excuses to include:(Give me Two or Three years, I'll practice real hard and come back.) and, oh yeah ,
Lets not forget the threats of "UN-NECESSARY LUMPS",
along with a little verbal abuse right then and there on the spot!
Ron walked up onto the stage with weak knees and drum sticks in hand !
(Tail tucked between legs, His buddies were impressed ).....
He had received a crash course of on the job training and that was the evening that opened the doors for which Ron is forever greatful !
"The Pioneer Club", "The Casino Club", "The Fireside Lounge",
"The 86-Corral","Jakes Copper Room", "Sonny's Restaurant & Lounge", An Occasional Elks Dance, Granges, Fairs, And many other joints including the Famous, "Paulina Rodeo".
Friend, Singer, Songwriter, Musician, & Central Oregons very own ,
Roger's latest Song, "Talk is Cheap", Recorded on the album "Not So Little Anymore" by
fellow Central Oregonian, "Dean Tuftin", on Oregon's "Stolen Horse Records" label is doing very well on air-play and fast approaching the TOP-10 list on major Canadian radio stations.
He's got a hit on his hands, Atta boy Ross!
A very talented songwriter, Ross also co-wrote two other songs on the release.
Mr. Casey has also been honored to have opened concerts for "C.B.S." recording label artist,,,,
" Chris Ledoux & The Western Underground ".
He has been interviewed and performed on T.V. for various television venues to include:
" Seattle/Tacoma's Channel Eleven", "Central Oregons Channel-48 ",
And The Local , " North-Land Cable News " Station.
Not to mention the countless local talented musicians he has worked with all through out Washington & Oregon as well as having played the Port Angeles Washington "Concert on the pier" series, and the Redmond Oregon, "Music On The Green"Concert series.
Other notable jobs were the Popular local "Duck Derby",
and Several Engagements at" The Seven Cedars Casino". He has volunteered and donated his time for countless benefits for tragic stricken families and friends over the years, and continues to do so. Not currently in a band and performing, Ron is always finding ways to involve himself with music if it's working with his young son or supporting awareness of "Keeping Live Music Alive" & supporting local musicians. He was recently voted in as Vice President of local live music support group KLMA & is also the groups web master.The group will host at least two large events each year featuring several bands & making the community aware of local talent. Read more at the following KLMA link.
"The Marshall Tucker Band", "Faron Young", "Restless Heart",,,"Southern Pacific", "Jim Ed Brown", "Stu Cook" /Creedence Clearwater Revival, "John Mcfee"/The Doobie Brothers,"Keith Knudsen"/The Doobie Brothers, "Kurt Howell" - "Keyboards & Vocals" for Emylou Harris/ Burning DayLight /Southern Pacific/ And several others. Singer/Songwriter/ World Champion Rodeo Cowboy,"Chris Ledoux" & his Band , "The Western UnderGround",
Country musics living legend,"Bobby Bare"
SongWriter and Arista Records CEO , " Tim Dubois " , Motor cycle dare devil, "Kaptain Robbie Kneivel" , And most recently, " Kurt Hansen ",
SongWriter, keyboards, and vocalist, from 70's & 80's popular recording rock group, " HeadEast "
Once while performing, Ron & the band were joined on stage by former "Seattle Seahawks" Kicker, and current carolina panthers kicker, "John Kasey".
(Any musicians out there?)
It's time to knock a little rust off the sticks he says!
Love working with "Fiddle & Steel" players but keeping an open mind for other avenues! He likes about everything when it comes to his music, having played: Country, Blues, Classic Rock, Fifties-Sixties-Seventies-and even some Eighties Rock & Roll, and even sang some lead and back-up vocals. At one point having even worked as a duo with a keyboard player performing at weddings and receptions! If you are a band of quality, Or in the process of organizing and looking for a drummer,
Don't waste any time , you know what to do!
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