The Classics - 50's and 60's Music

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Bringing Yesterday's Music to You, Today!

JIM (JD) DIGNAN (Manager & Drummer for The Classics)

Principal Instrument: Drums

Type: Slingerland (1972)

Cymbals: A blend of Paiste and Zildjian

Also: Vocals

I am the manager and drummer for The Classics. I have a great love and appreciation for music from the 50's and 60's. Having several older siblings I grew up listening to Elvis, The Beatles, The Platters, and all the other great entertainers from the 50's and 60's. I began playing drums at the age of eleven when my father presented me with a set of drums to help me cope with the death of my mother. I played in the various bands that junior high and high school offered, i.e., concert band, marching band and jazz band. During high school I performed in my first "Rock Band" called Aire. Aire played at various high school events in and around the Detroit area. Since then (1974) I have played in a variety of bands performing Rock, Gospel, and Big Band music. For over thirty years now, music and drumming have been an important part of my life.

Favorite Bands:

Past: Led Zeppelin, Bad Company, Aerosmith, Jimi Hendrix, Humble Pie

Present: Gene Krupa, Glenn Miller

Personal Interests:

Music

Biking

Felines

Eucher

Nickname: JD

Life Dream:

Balancing the demands of life with time to play

Status:

Married...15 years (my wife's name is Diane)

Beliefs:

Deep love for God, His Son Jesus and His Holy Spirit

Strong belief in the ability to create life-long marital intimacy