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Billy Cobham Question

I just picked up a used copy of Bill Cobham's "Warning" album. I wasn't aware of it until now. Inside the sleeve is a folder. Inside the folder is a picture of Billy playing live and what looks like a cover letter from Nancy Goldstein from GRP Records. She briefly talks about the album and quote "If you'd like to interview Billy, please call me at 212-777-0736" Under the cover letter is four page biography of Billy Cobham. It all looks hand typed and then copied. Do any of you Cobham fans know what all this is? Those of you who have a copy, do you also have these documents? Not sure what I have here. It's the first time I've run across this. Any information would be very appreciated. Thanks in advance. -Blair
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tomaswv
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  1. Billy Cobham fans will enjoy the book called Six Days at Ronnie Scott’s. Gives in depth insight into what makes him tick and full of anecdotes. A good read. 
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amadorj
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An amazing drummer!  He did some drum corps consulting with the Seattle Imperials back in the day.  
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mikeydee
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Back in 1979, I was really lucky to work as a stage hand at a drum clinic Billy Cobham did at a theater in New York City.  I was standing backstage and had a long conversation with him.  He was one of the nicest, friendliest and most sincere musicians I have ever met.  When he went on stage, he demonstrated some of his drum rolls and riffs by slowing them down so that the young drummers in the audience could discover how he was doing them.  From then on, I've had nothing but respect for Billy Cobham.  He's a good man.
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mijostyn
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He sure is. Drummers as a group are very respectful of each other and go out of their way to help young drummers. Gavin Harrison and Jimmy Chamberlin also hold clinics. The one I miss the most is Tony Williams. 
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daledeee1
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Sorry for mistake.  You are correct. It was Lenny White.  I also saw George Duke in that time frame maybe I have them mixed up.  I do love the Spectrum album.  Shame on me for not following him after that. 
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