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Behind the Kit: John Bryant's Journey From Ray Charles to SMU | YDC Ep 221
Discover the incredible musical journey of John Bryant, a legendary drummer who has shared stages with Ray Charles, Don Henley, Joe Walsh, and Stuart Copeland. In this captivating episode, Bryant reveals behind-the-scenes stories from his 50-year career, including how he got the call to join Ray Charles's band within 24 hours and the intimidating night he played drums while Ringo Starr watched from the audience. From his early days in the Dallas funk scene with bands like Pyramid to his current work teaching at SMU and collaborating with Stewart Copeland on orchestral compositions, Bryant's…
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