Guestbook


April 30th, 2008 5:51 AM
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Posted By: Katrina Chester
Katrina Chester's e-mail: KatrinaChester@gmail.com
Katrina Chester's website: http://www.katrinachester.com
Gary on Utube!
Check out a sneak peak of a clinic video we have, thanks to Dan B for the post! this was shot the year he died..... great to see him speaking again xxxKatrina http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lr7rAv0WqS0
March 22nd, 2008 5:59 PM
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Posted By: Stephan Koler
Stephan Koler's e-mail: info@stephan-koler.com
Stephan Koler's website: http://stephan-koler.com
New breed
write from South-Tyrol (North-Italy)...I ordered today the New Breed 1 (with CD)...I must have this edition...I think both books are books for the entire life...it is not possible coming to an end with these books...they are just great!!! Thank you Gary!!! And: Katrina: was on your website: you have a great voice!!! :-) Many greetings!!!
November 19th, 2007 5:45 PM
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Posted By: Ralph Onofrio
Ralph Onofrio's e-mail: idrumo@comcast.net
Ralph Onofrio's website: http://
Drumming
Please enter your message here.Happy birthday,Gary.We never met but I learned to play by listening to all the records you played on.I pass these gold nuggets on to my students now.From the Chiffons"He's So Fine" to all the FANTASTIC beats on the Dionne Warwick records to Van Morrisson's 'Brown eyed Girl"Which I still play in 4 different bands,you are THE innovator for a future generation of drummers to learn from.I've ended MANY arguments about difficult things to play by putting "The New Breed" up on my music stand.Thannks for teaching us ALL!!Ralph Onofrio Branford Ct.
October 27th, 2007 9:15 PM
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Posted By: GAYLE
GAYLE's e-mail: giggi4u2@yahoo.com
GAYLE's website: http://
DAD\\\'S 83rd BIRTHDAY!!!!
"HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO DADDY, HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU"! TODAY YOU WOULD HAVE BEEN 84 YEARS OLD, CAN YOU BELIEVE IT! YOU'D BE PROUD OF ME, I'M STARTING A MUSIC CLASS FOR CHILDREN WITH DEVELOPMENTAL DELAYS. GONNA TEACH THEM RHYTHUM, BEATS, MELODIES AND TEMPO TO FAMILIAR SONGS. THEY'RE ALL UNDER 5 YEARS OLD, GREAT IDEA, HUH!! THERE ISN'T A DAY THAT GOES BY THAT I DON'T THINK OF YOU, CALL OUT YOUR NAME OR FEEL LIKE I SAW YOU PASS ME BY....BY THE WAY, DID YOU TURN ON THE FAUCET THE OTHER DAY, I COULD SWEAR IT WAS YOU? I KNOW YOU'RE LOOKING DOWN ON US LAUGHING AT ALL THE MISTAKES WE'RE MAKING IN LIFE, YOU CAN TELL ME "I TOLD YOU SO" WHEN I GET THERE, LOL. I MISS THE TALKS WE USED TO HAVE IN THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT, THE LONG WALKS IN THE WOODS, THE LEAVES WE USED TO RAKE (AND I JUMPED IN THE PILE), BREAKFAST AT JIMMIES RESTAURANT, GARDENING TOGETHER, COMING WITH YOU TO RADIO REGISTRY AND WATCHING YOUR GIGS ("DON'T TALK WHEN YOU SEE THE RED LIGHT"), VISITING FRIENDS AT THE HOT DOG PLACE IN THE CITY AND AT MANNY'S MUSIC, GOING ON THE ROAD AND ALL THE TIMES I HAD TO BRING YOU COFFEE AND CIGG'S IN TO YOUR OFFICE WHILE YOU WERE TEACHING!! REMEMBER EVERYBODY?? NOW MORE THAN EVER I WISH YOU WERE HERE FOR ME AS A DAD AND A MENTOR , A FRIEND AND A TEACHER. I LOVE YOU SO MUCH MY TEETH ITCH!!! AND THINK OF YOU ALL THE TIME. SEE YOU SOMEDAY........... PRINCESS
October 27th, 2007 7:24 PM
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Posted By: Jan Chester
Jan Chester's e-mail: chesjan@aol.com
Jan Chester's website: http://
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday honey. Still think about you after all these years-yes, everyday.Who would have thought we'd be married for 30 years and if you had lived, we'd be celebrating our 50th now. It's such a "typical story"....the stripper hooks up with the new drummer, they fall in love, live together, get married, buy a house in the country and have 4 kids. When you recorded "Little Egypt" with the Coasters, it was our story-who wrote that anyway? Now we have 4 grandchildren and none of them know you, but we sure talk about you all the time! If there is a heaven (you were sure, I wasn't), then be happy there and maybe our spirits will meet again.
October 27th, 2007 3:02 PM
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Posted By: Tommy Stewart
Tommy Stewart's e-mail: sicksticks@gmail.com
Tommy Stewart's website: http://
Happy Birthday...
I wish I could have met you Gary. I appreciate your contributions to music, drumming and philosphy. And thank you for your youngest...Katrina. Your spirit touches me through her.
October 27th, 2007 2:30 PM
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Posted By: Chris Adams
Chris Adams's e-mail:
Chris Adams's website: http://
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Dear Gar', happy birthday to you, happy birthday dear Gary, we all still love you!!! ...thinking of you, missing you, will always celebrate you and your incredible life! Have a grand day in heaven! love, Chrissy
October 27th, 2007 12:41 PM
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Posted By: Katrina Chester
Katrina Chester's e-mail: KatrinaChester@gmail.com
Katrina Chester's website: http://www.katrinachester.com
Happy Birthday Dad!
Just wanted you to know Im thinking of you on this day, as everyday and remembering all the years and all the presents of socks and old spice that you stocked away with a smile from all your daughters. I miss your face and your words and as I get older, somehow, I need them even more. Im kissing the sky today.... I love you The Bean ps. I dyed my hair to my natural color, you'd be proud, I look like the ginnie's we are now!
September 6th, 2007 3:49 PM
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Posted By: Kev Cook
Kev Cook's e-mail: hairydrummer@hotmail.co.uk
Kev Cook's website: http://myspace.com/hairyd
New Breed
Just wanted to let you know that, upon hearing and reading 'New Breed' i feel like my eyes have been opened. His philosophy, systems and almost childlike logic especially with kit set-up resonated with me straight away (sorry for the pun). I wish I could have met him, just once, thank you.
September 1st, 2007 6:20 AM
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Posted By: Asaba Owerri
Asaba Owerri's e-mail: homeboy@yahoo.com
Asaba Owerri's website: http://
comments.
i love this page. it looks really nice and good. keep it up and i will stopby next time.
August 17th, 2007 11:34 PM
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Posted By: Jena-Mia
Jena-Mia's e-mail: jpetiepit@optonline.net
Jena-Mia's website: http://
Daddy
Please enter your message here.To you daddy who left me 20 years ago today. On that day, my life was changed in so many way's. I can't believe it's been so long and yet you live on. I hope your playing music and being free, because I know when I do down here, I alway's think of you. You are alway's with me and I miss you so much. Love You Jena - Mia
August 17th, 2007 11:28 AM
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Posted By: Corey Roberts
Corey Roberts's e-mail: corey@rrdpartners.com
Corey Roberts's website: http://
20 years today since Gary passed
And 20 years and 1 day since i hugged him goodbye on our fishing trip. I still think about him everyday and continue to miss him terribly. His presence continues among many and for that I am grateful. Hi Gary i love and miss you! Corey
December 31st, 1969 3:59 PM
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Posted By: Tiago Magrin.
Tiago Magrin.'s e-mail: see anothers comments...
Tiago Magrin.'s website: http://
Good night for all...
I goig to sleep ok!!! Tchau. huhasuahsuashua
July 2nd, 2007 5:43 PM
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Posted By: Bobby Rustici
Bobby Rustici's e-mail: Boruss@aol.com
Bobby Rustici's website: http://
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
How can we begin a write in campaign to get Gary in the R n R Hall of Fame? Hal Blaine is there as a sideman why not Gary.
May 14th, 2007 11:54 AM
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Posted By: Tiago Magrin.
Tiago Magrin.'s e-mail: tiagomagrin@gmail.com
Tiago Magrin.'s website: :-)
Hi Chriss...
Hi, i like to say that i come back to work give lessons and offcourse, using the NB for help me and my students. I write becouse now i dont give nothing to make hehe... :-) Weel, i go to my drums now, bye and don´t forget me!
March 22nd, 2007 2:58 PM
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Posted By: qbgssltu
qbgssltu's e-mail: wcfirpkd@zavjxjhs.com
qbgssltu's website: http://tajkqhqv.com
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February 20th, 2007 11:23 PM
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Posted By: Tony Cuscina
Tony Cuscina's e-mail: ACuscina@aol.com
Tony Cuscina's website: http://www.myspace.com/tonycuscina
Fortunate Student 84-86
Greeting's to all! I had the wonderful opportunity to study with Gary in 84-86. His inspirational words and direction gave me the wisdom to become the Drummer I want to hear. Gary's philosophy is being taught to all my student's in the NYC area with great success. A big hello to Katrina, Tony Cruz, Bob Sambella, Frank Dickensen, and Cory Roberts. Ciao
December 5th, 2006 3:19 PM
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Posted By: Katrina Chester
Katrina Chester's e-mail: katrinachester@gmail.com
Katrina Chester's website: http://www.katrinachester.com
Modern Drummer Jan 07
Check out MD Jan 07 for two mentions , pic and q & a for the NEW New Breed 1 book!!!! sorry about the date messups on some of these posts!! working the kinks out....
December 31st, 1969 3:59 PM
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Posted By: Lewis
Lewis's e-mail: lewis@cloud9mission.com
Amazing Books
Just a quick note to say that Gary's books have changed my drumming for the better. Im currently working through book two and I love the challenging approach of both books. I feel a real sense of achievement when I complete a page. My students and I agree both books are a must for any drummer. God bless Lewis
November 18th, 2006 6:47 PM
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Posted By: Katrina Chester
Katrina Chester's e-mail:
Katrina Chester's website: http://
Gary EMail List
Since the site is new we had to transfer all the e-mail names into new accounts for the information emails. In the process some of your email address's came back with fatel errors and had to be deleated. If you want to be sure your on the email list, I suggest you send an email from the link marked "Newsletter" on this website so we can make sure your in! Thanks so much!! Katrina
November 16th, 2006 10:52 PM
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Posted By: Blake
Blake's e-mail:
Blake's website: http://
Gary's Wisdom
I never met Gary Chester, but the first son I ever wrote with Katrina was about his death. So much of her life came out of his passing. So much of her drive came out of his heart. I see that now, after reading the quotations outlining his philosophy about drumming. But as I peruse through them I couldn't help but feel I was hearing wisdom about how to live one's life, how to focus, how to pace one's self...how to feel the spaces, the rests...even the silences that underscore the brilliant 'voices' of our lives. I'm glad I took the time to reach every line. And I'd like to thank everyone who put this site together. It touched me tonight in a profound manner. He may have passed on years ago, but Gary Chester blessed my life tonight with his words. Thanks, Gary.
November 11th, 2006 11:36 PM
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Posted By: Tiago Magrin
Tiago Magrin's e-mail: tiagomagrin@gmail.com
Tiago Magrin's website: http://
Tri massa
Very cool, i like the new site and i go write more for the systems with braziliam ritms for all. Tchau...
November 9th, 2006 11:10 PM
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Posted By: Edu Nogueira
Edu Nogueira's e-mail: eduanog_1@hotmail.com
Edu Nogueira's website: http://
Amazing!
Hello everyone! I've been missing Chris, in fact there's a lot of time since our last contact, but I'm seeing that things is going better! congratulations for your great work! Gary Chester is a kind of Force that leads me to a higher level as drummer and as a better person too. His words echoes in my mind every time I sit in a throne behind drums and cymbals, I have no words to express my grateful to Gary and Chriss, except to continue work hard to get better day after day. Thanks a lot, love you all!
November 9th, 2006 4:08 PM
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Posted By: Timmy Gurciullo
Timmy Gurciullo's e-mail: tjgurciullo@yahoo.com
Timmy Gurciullo's website: http://
birthday
Please enter your message here.Youre always with me....and I like it that way.. HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!!! Timmy
November 9th, 2006 2:30 PM
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Posted By: andrew vladeck
andrew vladeck's e-mail:
andrew vladeck's website:
me again
just read "gary's philosophy" - though i'm not a drummer i found so many of these quotations useful. how fortunate to have this as part of his legacy! i printed them out to share -
November 9th, 2006 2:07 PM
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Posted By: andrew vladeck
andrew vladeck's e-mail: revelatormusic@earthlink.net
andrew vladeck's website: http://andrewvladeck.com
wonderful work
an old friend of katrina's - and naomi's twin - here to say right on right on
October 27th, 2006 2:03 PM
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Posted By: Katrina Chester
Katrina Chester's e-mail: katrinachester@gmail.com
Katrina Chester's website: http://www.katrinachester.com
Happy Birthday Dad!
Happy Birthday dad!! We r all thinking of you and wishing you were here but as chrissy said...beautiful day and NB lives on! Hope you like the website! Your daughter, Katrina
October 27th, 2006 11:24 AM
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Posted By: GAYLE
GAYLE's e-mail: GIGI4U2@YAHOO.COM
GAYLE's website: http://
DAD'S BIRTHDAY!!
WISH YOU WERE HERE TO CELEBRATE YOUR BIRTHDAY WITH US. HOPE YOU'RE CELEBRATING WHERE EVER YOU ARE!! WE MISS YOU AND ALWAYS LOVE YOU. XXXXX00000 STILL WAITING FOR YOUR SIGN?? GIG
October 27th, 2006 10:00 AM
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Posted By: Chris Adams
Chris Adams's e-mail: chris@gary-chester.com
Chris Adams's website: http://
Happy Birthday!
Happy Birthday Gary! It's a beautiful fall day, sun shining, leaves crips and golden all over the ground, perfect for making piles to jump in....you'd love it! We all worked together to make this new website happen, and we present it on your special day! Thanks again for everything you gave of yourself to us all. as you wished, your New Breed is growing stronger all the time! Happy Birthday my great teacher and dear friend. Chrissy
August 17th, 2006 1:42 AM
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Posted By: Katrina Chester
Katrina Chester's e-mail: katrina@gary-chester.com
Katrina Chester's website: http://www.katrinachester.com
Thanks so much to everyone for posting here. Reading your posts really bring a tear to my eye (thanks Roger!). Today was the worst day of my life so many years ago as it was for so many of you, feels like yesterday. Dad died today, actually in a few hours...5am on 17th. So, I just wanted to post and send my love to everyone out there who remembers him and his contribution to the drum community. One in which you all keep so much alive. He would be so proud... The book is being re released in a few weeks AND Chrissy, I and some of my family will be at the Modern Drummer Festival on sept 16th and 17th so maybe we can meet some of you?? We will have a booth there so look for us in lobby! Wait till you hear this CD!!!! Its amazing!!!! For festival tickets (newark NJ, USA) go to moderndrummer.com So today...think about my dad....I know I will be. Love Katrina Chester
August 10th, 2006 6:04 PM
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Posted By: Roger Strange
Roger Strange's e-mail: rstrange@eastlink.ca
Roger Strange's website: http://
I'll never forget Gary's utmost patience in turning me into a career drummer/teacher, besides giving me personal focus in life which I have attempted to pass onto another generation of young drummers in his memory. I miss him!
July 15th, 2006 5:49 PM
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Posted By: george fleet
george fleet's e-mail: geofleet@yahoo.com
george fleet's website: http://
Katrina, Great performance on Friday We briefly met. Please call. 650-814-2201 George
July 15th, 2006 3:58 PM
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Posted By: George
George's e-mail: geofleet@yahoo.com
George's website: http://
Katrina please contact me will explain. George
June 29th, 2006 12:46 AM
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Posted By: Tiago Magrin
Tiago Magrin's e-mail: tiagomagrin@gmail.com
Tiago Magrin's website: http://
I go write in Português, if your need translate, ask for Chriss, hehehe. Uma dica: para estudar rumba ou son clave 3:2 ou 2:3 (tanto faz) com o pé esquerdo no hi hat, tente: Compasso: 4x4 Mão direita no Ride e Mão esquerda no TomTom (ambas nas semínimas, marcando o tempo). O Pé direito toca a Bombo Note (base normal de "salsa") ou Base de Samba. Aí você lê o New Breed executando o Pé esquerdo. Becouse if you play your left hand in the snare drum, maybe your brain make confuse. Try, becouse for me its be bether in the first time´s in the my lessons. Stay with GOD. See you latter...
June 21st, 2006 2:33 PM
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Posted By: jorge
jorge's e-mail: jorgebiker85@hotmail.com
jorge's website: http://
es increible el legado que dejo este gran musico; es importante resaltar que sus metodos de aprendisaje aun siguen en el corazon de los modernos bateristas...GACIAS POR ESE ESTILO UNICO...
May 20th, 2006 12:22 PM
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Posted By: gayle pellegrino
gayle pellegrino's e-mail: giggi4u2@yahoo.com
gayle pellegrino's website: http://
I miss my dad :( hope to see everyone at the Modern Drummer convention in September!!! What a great tribute to have a place for my dads drum family to visit and stay in touch. Miss all of you and the days you came to our house for leesons and I interrupted them to bring him a cup of coffee. gayle
May 17th, 2006 12:01 AM
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Posted By: Tiago Magrin
Tiago Magrin's e-mail: tiagomagrin@gmail.com
Tiago Magrin's website: http://
A 11 yers ago i listen about the Gary Chester. So he are the 'name'. I study some pages(copies from my tetcher)that help me so much. Now, i get the NB and NB2. So much work becouse the combinations and possibilities contais in the books look like dont have end! I play Bossa-Nova, Samba, Jazz, Progressive Rock, etc. with him. Very nice how the world is. I´m happy to know some peaple from this side of the world but i have to pratice more the Books and inglish to. Good work for everybody and thanks for read my mesage.
April 26th, 2006 6:07 PM
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Posted By: PIPPO ADORNO
PIPPO ADORNO's e-mail: peloro1@hotmail.com
thanx gary,,, thanx for being existed... from a simple unfamous sicilian drummer...PIPPO ADORNO
April 24th, 2006 12:41 PM
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Posted By: Amanda Mennillo
Amanda Mennillo's e-mail: yodha33@aol.com
Amanda Mennillo's website: http://
I am one of Gary Chester's daughters and very excited about the re-release. Please come and check out the festival, it should be alot of fun! Amanda Mennillo(Chester)
April 23rd, 2006 7:32 AM
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Posted By: Uuno
Uuno's e-mail: USNBOO@optonline.net
Uuno's website: http://
GOOD WORK KAT!!!!!!!!!!!!! It brings back memories of all the times I called your Dad to get a list of his local students for our Garage Band in Scott Widney's garage. I guess we played with just about every one that was local at least once. Your dad taught his students to get paid for their work. Hence the reason we only played with most of them once or twice. Or maybe it was because we were so BAD!!!! HA! I hope that all works out with the website. My best to the family. Please give Mandee a hug for me. Uuno
April 22nd, 2006 8:14 PM
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Posted By: Chris Reinhard
Chris Reinhard's e-mail: creinhard@nyc.rr.com
Chris Reinhard's website: http://
Not sure if I've ever signed the guest book ... Love those New Breed books!!! Chris
April 22nd, 2006 4:47 PM
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Posted By: Katrina Chester
Katrina Chester's e-mail: katrina@gary-chester.com
Katrina Chester's website: http://www.katrinachester.com
HI Its Gary's Daughter Kat! Till we get this info on the actual website, I wanted to post here about some great news!! About a year ago, student and friend of my father and families, Danny Gotlieb called and he had found a tape of himself interviewing my dad for the very first NB book in 1984! Its incredible and inspirational! To hear his voice but better yet to hear continued lessons and reasons for doing what we all do, MUSIC! Its over an hour long too!! I approached Modern Drummer and they agreed to re release NB1, happily with this bonus, never heard before, CD! Along with beautiful quotes from some students like Kenny Arnoff, Danny Gotlieb, Chrissy Adams, Dave Weckl and many more!!! They are all so excited to have this and so is my family! We couldn't be happier to share this with all of you! Chrissy and I are now working hard on preparing for the release as well as the MD festival Sept 16th and 17th, 2006!!! So, in closing, Look out for: - a huge spread in MD Mag this summer, early fall on my dad written by none other then friend and student Rick Mattingly!! I'm so excited about that because Rick just interviewed me in KY and I got to reunite with him after all these years! -Modern Drummer Festival Sept 16th and 17th which I will be at, selling books and playing a video of one of my dads clinics, along with Chrissy Adams demonstrating some of the system along with some other drummers, and info to study the NB system with Chris! -New Breed Re Release on Sept 16th, 2006, IN STORES!! If you have any comments for Rick Mattingly and what you'd like to see in this spread, questions, etc...please feel free to send it along to my attention through this site or through my email and I will see he gets it, you never know! Of course I can't guarantee anything, its totally up to Rick. Lots of love and good timing to all... Kat Chester
March 4th, 2006 3:41 PM
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Posted By: Dick Pitassy
Dick Pitassy's e-mail: rpitassy@bpslaw.com
Dick Pitassy's website: http://
I am proud to say that I played piano and organ on a number of records with Gary in the early and mid 1960's including "Dear One" (artist, Larry Finnegan) which in 1962 reached #11 nationally. Gary was always the leader of every session I did with him. A great guy and a wonderful drummer.
February 23rd, 2006 9:28 AM
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Posted By: Tiago Magrin
Tiago Magrin's e-mail: tiagomagrin@gmail.com
Tiago Magrin's website: http://
It´s a very incredibal the systems contents in the New Breed (one and two) because this two books like to infinite possibilities. I see my future together with the books. Very tanks to Gary Chester and Chris Adams for make the books. Dá até para estudar bossa nova com os sistemas...
February 20th, 2006 6:35 PM
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Posted By: Charles
Charles's e-mail: brettnercharles@sbcglobal.net
Charles's website: http://
I'm trying to contact Katrina. I'm an old friend from the way back days and I'm sure she'd love to hear from me as well. could you please pass on my email to her. By the way the website looks great. Gary would be pleased and probably a little embarrassed. Thanks, Charles Brettner
February 15th, 2006 4:19 PM
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Posted By: Tiago Magrin
Tiago Magrin's e-mail: tiagomagrin@gmail.com
Tiago Magrin's website: http://
Hi Chris. You give me alone?(hehehe) I need your help. If you "souber" of corse. I need the name of videos (preference dvd) contents how play in moller type(circular). "the silence is not good". Principalmente para bateristas. Thank you.
February 13th, 2006 3:28 PM
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Posted By: Tiago Magrin
Tiago Magrin's e-mail: tiagomagrin@gmail.com
Tiago Magrin's website: http://
É bom saber alguns trechos de musicas americanas para facilitar a comunicação, como "how do you do?". Chris, te mandei um email.
February 10th, 2006 3:16 PM
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Posted By: Tiago Magrin
Tiago Magrin's e-mail: tiagomagrin@gmail.com
Tiago Magrin's website: http://
Man. It´s amazing. I read one mensage for your douther. I say "amazing" becouse i don´t imagine if you is "realy", and so one "lendary". I´m very, very emotion and very happy to. YOU IS REAL.
February 10th, 2006 8:31 AM
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Posted By: Tiago Magrin
Tiago Magrin's e-mail: tiagomagrin@gmail.com
Tiago Magrin's website: http://
Amigos Brasileiros. Em breve divulgarei minha web page, que facilitara a troca de informação. Obrigado e bons estudos.
February 10th, 2006 8:28 AM
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Posted By: Tiago Magrin
Tiago Magrin's e-mail: tiagomagrin@gmail.com
Tiago Magrin's website: http://
Hi. I´m brazilian drummer. I buy the two books yesterday. My training beggins tomorrow. I´m studant and teetcher in my country (but my inglish don´t a very good, sorry). Very tank you for exist in the world of Music.
January 28th, 2006 1:03 PM
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Posted By: emre ramazanoglu
emre ramazanoglu's e-mail: emre@emremusic.com
emre ramazanoglu's website: http://www.emremusic.com
Inspirational books! Awesome attitude throughout and a lifetime of study within them. Thank you Emre Ramazanoglu
January 26th, 2006 6:52 PM
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Posted By: mark lloyd
mark lloyd's e-mail:
mark lloyd's website: http://
I just wanted to say that, in spite being a casual, part-time, amateur drummer, I 've made great progress,even without properly running through the exercises. Keeping his basic concepts in mind, Mr Chester's books has led to major breakthroughs.
January 8th, 2006 11:38 PM
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Posted By: Rodrigo Chaves
Rodrigo Chaves's e-mail: rodrigoproensichaves@hotmail.com
Rodrigo Chaves's website: http://
very good...
January 4th, 2006 6:45 AM
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Posted By: David A. Kaca
David A. Kaca's e-mail: kaca@ecc.edu
David A. Kaca's website: http://
Will there be a third new breed book coming out.
December 19th, 2005 5:09 PM
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Posted By: Mateo Mascardo
Mateo Mascardo's e-mail: leinad_07@hotmail.com
Mateo Mascardo's website: http://
hi guys! the site is just astonishing! i had learned a lot of gary's philosophies and it is brilliant! Im a filipino drummer and here in the philippines, its impossible to find drum books. and by luck I bought the new breed II in the local book store! I was just wondering if to start on reading the new breed II without reading the first one? because im having difficulties looking on the first new breed. i really need your advice. thank you
November 27th, 2005 10:16 PM
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Posted By: Joe Cerisano
Joe Cerisano's e-mail: tigerv8@gmail.com
Joe Cerisano's website: http://www.cerisano.com
Hey Kat and Gary, Wow. I was just looking through this site. Amazing beyond words. Not bad for a kid from Italy. love you guys. joec
October 27th, 2005 4:58 PM
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Posted By: Katrina
Katrina's e-mail: katrina@gary-chester.com
Happy Birthday dad, we miss you and love you...... The Bean
June 17th, 2005 11:15 AM
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Posted By: Estelle Slon
Estelle Slon's e-mail: Estelle.Slon@verizon.net
Estelle Slon's website: http://
Jan, Jim called Steve yesterday to tell him about Katrina. Wow.. we are thrilled for all of you!! Congratulations Katrina. Jan, send me an email with a phone number and let's catch up. Estelle Slon
June 16th, 2005 2:40 PM
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Posted By: Jim Weisman
Jim Weisman's e-mail: jweisman@unitedspinal.org
Jim Weisman's website: http://
Spoke to your Mom, Katrina, and saw your website. Your Dad was a great guy and your website is terrific. I feel great about your success.
June 3rd, 2005 11:22 AM
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Posted By: aurlina
aurlina's e-mail: aurelie.corona@laposte.net
aurlina's website: http://
what musicname of belly movies ?
May 27th, 2005 1:13 PM
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Posted By: Hans Rosenberg
Hans Rosenberg's e-mail: hansrosenberg@musician.org
Hans Rosenberg's website: http://www.hansrosenberg.tk
I just wanted to let you know how how much I respect Gary Chester for his teaching method, his great books and his recordings.
April 12th, 2005 5:32 PM
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Posted By: Nick Page
Nick Page's e-mail: page@frontiernet.net
Nick Page's website: http://
Gary And I taught drums in and around Pomona,New york.We decided to meet each other,we met at the Holiday Inn in Suffern for a few drinks and talk ,I enjoyed listing to him we had a lot of laughs. I meet his wife and daughters. Great people. Hey!! Gary Miss you. !! Say hello to Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. Nick Page
April 11th, 2005 2:29 AM
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Posted By: terry brennan
terry brennan's e-mail: tbenter2@yahoo.com
terry brennan's website: http://
i know your never too old to learn ,but at 37 years old is it too late to expect anything to come of this ,other than self satisfaction?? thats fine because I've always dreamed of playing drums and doing it well ,and having to save up for a second hand kit ... well, now i can start on my dream !just looking for advice. Idont even have cymbals yet which is agreat puzzel in itsself what with so many choices what do i want. i like rock blues jazz etc. would zxt,s be fine for a starter kit ? I don't want junk tin sounds i like bright sounds should i upgrade to titanium for $50 more????? so many ?????S WHAT TO DO? ALOHA TERRY BRENNAN P.S. SHORT ON CASH
February 25th, 2005 1:02 PM
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Posted By: Miguel Hombrejuan
Miguel Hombrejuan's e-mail:
Miguel Hombrejuan's website: http://
Mi nombre es Mike también en inglés. Soy de Ibiza en España y acabo de desear decir que qué Mike Manjon dicho es muy verdad. Él se parece como un hombre muy elegante. Él es probablemente muy hermoso también. También deseo decir que Gayle, Mandy, Jena, Katrina y Jan sean la mayoría de las mujeres del magnifico en el mundo... y Europa. Tengo gusto de los tambores.
February 24th, 2004 5:46 PM
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Posted By: Mike Manjon
Mike Manjon's e-mail: djmmanjon@yahoo.com
Wow, how cool is this!!! You have to hand it to the Chester's, they really know how important family is and they take very good care of each other. I've known and loved the Chesters for over 20 years and they've always made me feel like a part of the family. I still remember hanging with the Chester girls partying all night and crashing at the house only to be woken up(with a major hangover)by one of Gary's students banging away. Anyone who know's the Chesters know what the definition of love and true friendship is and although I don't stay in touch as much as I used to I hope you know that I still love you all. Congrats on the amazing tribute to an incredible man. Also check out Katrina whenever you can, she'll change your life man!
February 23rd, 2004 1:04 PM
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Posted By: Andres susunaga m.
Andres susunaga m.'s e-mail: Aandresrodrums@hotmail.com
Andres susunaga m.'s website: http://
Pienso que gary es el mejor profesor del mundo,lo aprecio muchisimo.
February 4th, 2004 2:02 AM
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Posted By: Greg Burrows
Greg Burrows's e-mail: greg_b@mac.com
Greg Burrows's website: http://www.taketina.net
I studied w/ Gary around 1983; Dave Weckl sent me over to him when he got too famous/busy to give private lessons! I hit it off w/ Gary and gobbled up those intense Systems. I still apply rhythmic vocalization today as a Taketina rhythm teacher (and I'm still very active as a drummer/percussionist, please visit www.lasrubiasdelnorte.com/ for example). I broke from Gary a bit when in 1984, went to music conservatory to study the whole percussion family; Gary Strongly advised me against it but I saw the writing on the wall and knew that the Great Age of the "studio player" was drawing to a close w/ the advent of the Linn Drum, etc. ... But I still love and miss him, and had the pleasure to join a working band w/ Gary's sexy daughter Katrina 7 or 8 years ago. She's very talented and a joy to work with.
July 23rd, 2004 9:03 PM
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Posted By: Kenny Aronoff
Kenny Aronoff's e-mail: Kenonoff@aol.com
Kenny Aronoff's website: http://www.kennyaronoff.com
I was a student of Garys for one year. He was a very special person and that translated into his special way of teaching. When I took lessons he was teaching his students exercises that eventually turned into his amazing drum book. Going to his house was always a personal experience because he interacted with his family during the lessons. So got to meet his wife and kids. I especially always loved seeing Katrina, because she had that spark, and energy that Gary had. Very cool.
July 21st, 2004 8:04 PM
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Posted By: Raffaele Talliente
Raffaele Talliente's e-mail: leletalliente@alice.it
Raffaele Talliente's website: http://www.rhcptributeband.com
Simply Fantastic! The new breed vol 1 is one of the best books i never see. I'm italian and i have some difficulty to write in english but i try to explane one concept...it's the first time that i really see in a drum book the face, the immagin of the person who have wrote it. When i study on gary's book, "i fell like an immaginary presence with me" my hands are too sure and i really enjoy to study. I hope you feel the same to!
July 17th, 2004 1:06 PM
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Posted By: Ivan John Jaquez
Ivan John Jaquez's e-mail: johnjazz94@hotmail.com
Ivan John Jaquez's website: http://www.Ivanjohnjaquez.com
Hello everyone! I'm from the Dominican Republic.The New Breed by Gary Chester is the best book for drummers all around.
July 1st, 2004 12:47 PM
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Posted By: Gary Hamilton
Gary Hamilton's e-mail: jazzydrummer@msn.com
Gary Hamilton's website: http://
I have been practicing Gary Chester techniques for several years and I really admire his talent as a drummer teacher.
June 30th, 2004 8:51 PM
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Posted By: Lewis
Lewis's e-mail: lewis@cloud9mission.com
How cool to have found this site! Im a drum teacher from england & I recently disovered Garry's books. I'd never heard the name Garry Chester before but looking at his list of accolades, I realised I'd been listening to his playing all my life. Since using the books as not only a means of improving my own playing but as a valuable teaching tool, I cannot believe how cleverly put together the books are. Many of my students now sing Garry's praises saying things like 'wow thats great' but I as I always point out, imagine being able to write something as good as this. Huge thanx to Garry Chester for hugely improving my technique & for such wonderful inspiration
March 19th, 2004 12:32 AM
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Posted By: Jim Garabo
Jim Garabo's e-mail: drrocko@att.net
Jim Garabo's website: http://
Hi. I'm excited to have found this website. I studied with Gary in the early 80's for about six months. I have nothing but very fond memories of those lessons because Gary changed me. He believed in me at a time when I needed someone to believe in me. He was tough. Man, I couldn't believe it, but I had to practice three to four hours a day just so I wouldn;t make a fool outta myself at the next lesson. What an experience. He made me work!!He helped make me a much better drummer and musician and I wouldn't have done it without him. I was very sad when I heard the news of Gary's death. Gary's memory and spirit will never be gone. God bless Gary Chester.
March 15th, 2004 11:42 AM
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Posted By: Jonathan Moorehead
Jonathan Moorehead's e-mail: MOJOSMOKE@aol.com
Jonathan Moorehead's website: http://
Hello everyone! Just a note to say that I know for a fact that Gary's spirit and professionalism live on in his incredibly talented daughter Katrina. Her singing is the kind that comes from some other dimension and really makes you believe in a higher power! I hired her for a jingle session and she showed up on time and ready to roll, even though just hours before, that very day, her home had been partially destroyed by a fire! (don't worry folks, everyone is OK) She had dealt with the fire, the firemen running around in her home, and the fact that she had out-of-town guests that she was supposed to get to the airport before the session. In the face of all this, she refused to cancel, and showed up on time, in good spirits, with a great attitude. We did not even know about any of this until she came in the door. She did a fabulous job on the jingle, singing the principle parts and nailing all the harmonies, often writing her own. Her ability, attitude and talent were amazing, and no-one minded that she smelled like a campfire! Katrina, my hat is off to you and I wish you all the best in your new solo career!
February 12th, 2004 2:16 AM
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Posted By: Katrina Chester
Katrina Chester's e-mail: katrina@gary-chester.com
Katrina Chester's website: http://www.katrinachester.com
Hi everyone, Just wanted to say hi and let everyone know how amazing it is to come on here and see you all. Corey...wow...congrds on your baby and your life! We watched a video the other day with you and daddy in it, was really nice to see you again and how much my father loved you! Thanks for checking in on him, he is doing just fine! Our love to you from everyone here! Thanks again everyone, its you who are keeping my father, his playing, his system and most of all his soul, alive! Now go practice!!!! Much love, Katrina Chester
January 22nd, 2004 12:41 PM
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Posted By: timm biery
timm biery's e-mail: timm@timmbiery.com
timm biery's website: http://www.timmbiery.com
Gary's ideas - and especially his way of expressing them - have always been an inspiration to me. One of my few regrets is that I never got to take a lesson or two from him. Thank you for keeping his memory and his inspiration alive!
January 13th, 2004 7:12 AM
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Posted By: al kooper
al kooper's e-mail: alfonts@aol.com
al kooper's website: http://www.alkooper.com
I am cso excited to find your website. I hired Gary many times and marvelled at his amazing ideas & skills. I dont want people to forget him or not know what a genius he was, I am sending this URL to people who should know. Thanks for everything!!!!! al kooper
January 13th, 2004 4:05 AM
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Posted By: steve owen
steve owen's e-mail: route_67@netzero.net
steve owen's website: http://
to gary,wherever you are, thanks for grooving me thru the 60's!I still hear your drumming on "do you know the way to san jose" in my head.peace....
December 31st, 2003 4:06 PM
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Posted By: Lerryns Hernandez
Lerryns Hernandez's e-mail: yosoy@lerryns.com
Lerryns Hernandez's website: http://www.lerryns.com
Saludos nuevamente, hace algunos dias adquiri el texto The new Breed, tengo tiempo estudiando el segundo texto, pero entender el sistema completo, los conceptos que en este libro se expresan son ralmente motivadores. Nuevamente gracias Gary, aun no completo todo el material,pero los mantendre informados... desde Venezuela un saludo fraterno a toda la comunidad de bateristas y estudiosos de los sistemas del gran Gary... Saludos and Happy new year¡¡¡¡¡
December 10th, 2003 5:03 PM
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Posted By: Corey Roberts
Corey Roberts's e-mail: corey@rrdsearch.com
Corey Roberts's website: http://www.loadednyc.com
Every so often I take a moment and type Gary's name into the web to see what will come up. You see for me that exercise is (now was) a vain attempt to reach out to him and connect with him as if he would somehow magically appear for me. I miss him so much (and his family) and I think about him almost every day of my life. I was a student of Gary's for several years up until his death and we were very close. He was my teacher and he was my friend. We spent a lot time together fishing and talking. He was and still is the single most significant and vital person (other than my wife) to enter my life. My actions, personality, approach to everything I do was very much shaped by Gary. His photo hangs on my wall over my desk in my office and I imagine his take on business decisions I make. I am hopeful (and sometimes conviced) that he looks in on me from time to time. The night my son was born last year I wished Gary could see him. Today I typed in his name once again and this fantastic site came to me and it was almost as if he was able to say hello. Thank you very much Katrina for this gift to everyone and please forgive me for disappearing. All my love always, Corey Roberts
December 1st, 2003 8:32 AM
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Posted By: Esa from Finland
Esa from Finland's e-mail:
Esa from Finland's website: http://
Hi from Finland! I've been playing drums as a hobby for ten years now. Until lately I've been able to use my imagination to develop my skills by making my own exercises and by playing with various bands. Month ago I decided to buy some books on drumming including Garys books to continue my development. I havent really sat down behind my set practising Garys systems yet but it's obvious that there's totally new world opening for me. I realize it'll take years for me to go through these books but that's what i was looking for: new ambitious goals to work for. Altough you're not reading this Gary, thank you for your work which has and will help many modern drummers to gain skill they never knew existed!
November 17th, 2003 9:12 AM
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Posted By: Brad Lloyd
Brad Lloyd's e-mail: bradlloyd2003@yahoo.com
Brad Lloyd's website: http://
Hello, I love Gary's work and teaching. I was wondering who I could talk to for questions about his books. Maybe Adams? Would it be possible to get his or whoever's number? Thank you very much, Brad Lloyd-Drummer,Teacher bradlloyd2003@yahoo.com
October 28th, 2003 11:28 AM
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Posted By: jena-mia
jena-mia's e-mail: jpetiepit@aol.com
jena-mia's website: http://
happy birthday daddy... AGAIN ANOTHER YEAR GOES BY AND I FIND MYSELF NOT BEING ABLE TO BELIEVE THAT YOUR REALLY GONE.. BUT SOMEHOW I THINK YOU ARE EVERYWHERE I GO AND GAVE PART OF YOUR SOUL TO KAT.. SHE IS AMAZING AND YOU WOULD BE SO PROUD... I LOVE YOU AND MISS YOU.. JENA-MIA
October 27th, 2003 9:35 PM
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Posted By: Sarah
Sarah's e-mail:
Sarah's website: http://
Happy Birthday Gary. This Past Year Has Shown Me Just How Powerful One Man Can Be. I Hope I Can One Day Touch As Many Lives As You Have.
October 22nd, 2003 5:30 PM
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Posted By: rare
rare's e-mail: rarebit@slipgate.com
rare's website: http://
Man, what great books Gary and Chris have written. I've been working out of them for the past 3 years. For me, the secret to Gary's New Breed books is to play a system, sing all the parts until it becomes comfortable, then increase the tempo to where it becomes uncomfortable, and repeat the process. I do this until I can play the system at at a moderateley fast tempo. After I get the tempo thing happening, I'll slow it back down to almost the original tempo (~80bpm) and play the whole system again, over and over, without singing, and focus on the groove. Trying to listen and focus on all limbs and what they are playing all at once. After that, I'll put on some music and play the system along with it. I try to capture the feel of the music and apply it to the system I'm playing. Finding the appriopriate music is the hard part... Finally, I'll play the system but improvise variations of it, switching the patterns around from the different limbs, while making up my own meoldies. This takes me a long long time. One system usually takes me around 2-3 weeks. I really feel that with the right approach, anyone can do it. It's just a matter of systematic progression... Not rushing anything, and especially not finishing a system just to get to the next one. I don't think any of the systems can ever really be completed. Why? You can always go back and work on one and make it groove just a little bit better... Thanks, Gary and Chris!
October 15th, 2003 10:25 PM
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Posted By: brad patterson
brad patterson's e-mail: bmcmusictuition@hotmail.com
brad patterson's website: http://
Hi i was just wondering if you could give me some insight or other info on the new breeds 2 book e.g what year it was written and where????? if you could help me that would be good thanks brad patterson (aust drummer)
October 4th, 2003 4:17 PM
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Posted By: Kat
Kat's e-mail: katrina@gary-chester.com
Kat's website: http://
Wow, these posts are amazing, France, Romania....everywhere! Thank you for taking the time to write on here, I swear my dad see's these! Better keep singing that Bass line, that Wac-A-Chuck.... Amazing posts and wanted you all to know we are reading them and are so happy you found the site! anything else just post there... Love, Katrina Chester
September 20th, 2003 11:20 PM
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Posted By: allee
allee's e-mail: percussion@tds.net
I am a young, totally blind percussionist. I hope to join a professional symphony orchestra someday. I love your site!
September 10th, 2003 4:56 PM
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Posted By: Marian Bobiceag
Marian Bobiceag's e-mail:
Marian Bobiceag's website: http://
HI! i am a 17 years old boy from Romania and right now i am studing 5B exercice from your drum exercices and is realy cool.That is all i can right you right now, my mom is calling me, but after i go i whant to ask you if you can write me some exercices or some drum advices.My Email is www.battobatare.yahoo.com. I will be very happy if you do that.
August 31st, 2003 1:49 AM
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Posted By: Drew Roach
Drew Roach's e-mail: drew@atriumzen.com
Drew Roach's website: http://www.AtriumZen.com
First of all let me say that I am honored to communicate with an artist of your magnitude. The many recordings you have contributed to are in my collection: Bacharach, Chiffons, Drifters, Aretha, Ben E. King, Little Anthony, Garnet Mims, Patti LaBelle, Platters, Ruby & the Romantics, Freddie Scott, Dionne Warwick. Many of the others are also part of my psyche. Though I found your site quite by accident, it is indeed a happy one. Thank you for the rhythm and the beats. You should write a book describing your experiences within these outstanding productions. Thank you!!
August 25th, 2003 4:52 PM
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Posted By: Fred SACCOCCIO
Fred SACCOCCIO's e-mail: fred_saccoccio@yahoo.fr
Fred SACCOCCIO's website: http://
Hello, Even in France, where I'm from, some drummers work o Gary's method. I'm one of these !!! But now I don't work so much on my drums because I'm a software engineer. But when I have some time, I take a pair of sticks and try to do some Gary's system and add my own touch. Thank you from FRANCE Gary.
August 17th, 2003 7:10 PM
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Posted By: Matt
Matt's e-mail:
Matt's website: http://
Gary, one thing I can say is that I am poorer for never having had the chance to meet you. The things I have seen and heard from so many people over the last few years I'm sure just begin to scratch the surface of how you were guide, teacher and family to so many. Your legacy lives on in those feelings and thoughts. Peace.
August 17th, 2003 6:44 PM
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Posted By: Mike Kaplan
Mike Kaplan's e-mail: jodrum@iwon.com
Hi Gary - You once asked me in all seriousness , "do you want to be a monster or a mouse ?" . I still want to be a monster and you inspired me when my own family brushed music off as not being a serious vocation - bull , and you knew it . I miss the lessons and your interest and guidance for me as a musician and as a person . I'm still working at it as much as possible - I think I'll do some "left foot talks" w."wac-a-chuk" and I better not forget to sing ! peace , you're not forgotten. Mike
August 17th, 2003 3:35 PM
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Posted By: Katrina Chester
Katrina Chester's e-mail: garychestersite@hotmail.com
Katrina Chester's website: http://www.luxx.com
Hi Dad, Just wanted you to know, as always, I am thinking of you today. I too will play the system today but stop yelling at me!! LOL I love you with all my heart! Katrina
August 17th, 2003 2:04 PM
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Posted By: chris adams
chris adams's e-mail:
chris adams's website: http://
To you Gary, it's been so long, and still I miss you so much. Thanks for everything, your great teachings, the self discoveries I continue to make from the doors that you opened, and your lasting friendship. ....a call to all new breed drummers, let's all play some of his systems today. Just maybe he'll be conducting us. It's been great hearing from so many of you. Thanks, let's all keep in touch!
August 17th, 2003 2:36 AM
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Posted By: Sarah
Sarah's e-mail:
Sarah's website: http://
A Mans Greatness Is Best Reflected By The Words Of Others. Thank You For Everything! And For The Visits!!
August 12th, 2003 10:18 AM
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Posted By: Primoz H.
Primoz H.'s e-mail: primoz.hadalin@klub-kts.si
Primoz H.'s website: http://
Hello from Slovenia. I just started working on new breed and I can already feel progress in my drumming. I love his approach and I recommend his book to professional or amateur. Thanks Gary!
August 10th, 2003 8:47 AM
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Posted By: Jeroen Simons
Jeroen Simons's e-mail: sonor1978@hotmail.com
Jeroen Simons's website: http://www.epica.nl
Hello there! I,m a semi-professional drummer from the netherlands and I,ve done the new breed so far and I,m now doing the new breed 2. I love gary,s philosophy and his books are very intelligent. It,s more than technique, it,s an open mind kind of thing.I,m now 25 years old and I do studio work, I sat at the conservatory, but I quit, because I was too busy playing around.I,m very grateful that I met gary,s books, because it helped me very well and still. Some books are timeless: new breed,new breed 2.Greetings from Holland and don,t believe the stories about cheese!!! Jeroen simons,Epica,session/studio.
July 27th, 2003 7:51 AM
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Posted By: Mike Stein
Mike Stein's e-mail: karmik2@aol.com
Mike Stein's website: http://
It's July 26 th 2003, and i just saw Jenna today at Beechwood Park in Hillsdale New Jersey, at an all day outdoor concert, featuring many great bands. I haven't seen her for many many years. My band OSE played and i had a great time. Anyway, she told me about this site that Katrina made and i had to come and sign the guesbook. I started playing drums at the age of 15 and i basically had taught myself how to play, by listenening and imitating other great drummers such as Ringo Starr, Dave Clark, Charlie Watts, and the like. I started recording with a friend of mine 6 months after i started playing. the recordings were crude but they came out pretty good. It was then that i decided i was going to be a drummer for life. I also decided i wanted to be a professional drummer and make my living off it. More years went by and i kept learning, playing and recording. It was this time i met Tom France Of the T-France band, one of Gary's greatest students, while he was plaing in a bar. I was enthralled by Tom's unbelievable technical skill. I became friends with Tom, and he told me about this great guy he was taking lessons from, by the name of Gary Chester. Anyway, i went on my own initiative over to Gary's house, introduced myself and asked Gary if i could study with him, because i wanted to learn how to read and also improve my playing. He Told me to go over and play his studio kit. I did, and he said ok. I am a reverse lefty, which means i play left hand lead on a right handed, standard drum kit. Gary kinda liked that, but he told me i was gonna have to work hard. Well, I must say, i struggled with the lessons, but i did start to get better, and learned to read. I remember Gary used to say - You gotta practice. Those cat's in the city got their shit down. You better get your shit down, Babe ! he used to call everybody babe. Anyway, i studied with him for about 2 years, then i stopped going. but not after attending 2 of those summer barbeque/drum jams. they were fun. Anyway, i just want to say, that I loved Gary for inspiring me to improve and to wannt to keep playing the drums, which i still do to this day 24 years later. I have played with many famous and well known musicians and recorded on hundreds of songs. Gary was a very important part of my musical experience, and one of which i will always be grateful. We Love You Gary - Mike Stein
July 23rd, 2003 12:00 AM
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Posted By: Lerryns Hernandez
Lerryns Hernandez's e-mail: lerryns@lunacreciente.com
Lerryns Hernandez's website: http://www.lunacreciente.com
Saludos desde Caracas, Venezuela, soy baterista y desde hace 6 meses estudio el texto New Breed II. Es realmente fascinante y un verdadero reto ademàs de ser un libro inspirador no solo en lo musical sino tambièn en lo personal. Thanks Gary and Chris... The best book in the world...
July 15th, 2003 2:44 AM
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Posted By: Kat Chester
Kat Chester's e-mail: katrina@gary-chester.com
Kat Chester's website: http://www.luxx.com
Hi Everyone, I just wanted to say thank you for all your postings, they are amazing, from far and wide and you have never forgotten nor have the systems waivered in anyway!! Again, thank you Chrissy Adams and Sarah Owen for making this site possible! Keep it coming, our family loves to read these! The anniversary of my fathers passing is on August 17th so maybe everyone from all over the world can think of him and remember! You already are and I thank you for that! Love Katrina Chester
June 30th, 2003 11:53 AM
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Posted By: peter cofield
peter cofield's e-mail: yanks26262@aol.com
peter cofield's website: http://
Gary played on my first album in 1969...a wonderful person and a great inspiration...pc
June 22nd, 2003 8:09 PM
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Posted By: Elissa Lejeune
Elissa Lejeune's e-mail: mookie168@aol.com
Elissa Lejeune's website: http://
Dear Katrina, I am an old friend of Jena's, and i'm looking for her. From Boca Raton, I am Adina's sister, if you remember me. I would love to catch up with you guys, and see how your doing. E-mail me at mookie168@aol.com. Love,Elissa Lejeune
June 21st, 2003 6:52 AM
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Posted By: Frank Schreiner
Frank Schreiner's e-mail: FrankSchreiner00@compuserve.de
Frank Schreiner's website: http://
I want to say thank you for this very challenging and mind-bending method. It helped me a lot to hear my inner pulse and of course while playing in a band, I get aware of the musical background of each musician I`m playing with.
June 15th, 2003 1:06 PM
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Posted By: gayle chester
gayle chester's e-mail: gigamamma88@verizon.net
gayle chester's website: http://
Dear daddy, I miss you and will be visiting your grave today to wish you a Happy Fathers Day! Love your princess...
June 13th, 2003 12:25 AM
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Posted By: Michael A. Kaplan
Michael A. Kaplan's e-mail: jodrum@iwon.com
Wow ! thanks for making such a great site . I studied with Gary from'83-'86 and I am forever grateful for having known such a special individual if only for a brief time . Gary really helped me to believe that you can do anything , with the right amount of work and spirit . I still am inspired by Gary's concepts and I am amazed in retrospect how patient and generous he was teaching the over-confident ,stubborn but naive 17 yr. old I was when I began my lessons , september of 1983 . In 1985 I saw him perform as a drummer at a local club's sunday brunch . he had reminded me at the last lesson that he would be playing and I wasn't going to miss it .other than giving me tempos with a stick on his ashtray I don't think he ever sat down and played the drumset at my lessons -it was all about MY playing . that's why i was there -anyway . A friend and I went to see Gary play what turned out to be great dixieland jazz and he introduced me to Henry Adler who had also come by to listen . I ran into problems in my second and third yrs. with Gary and he suggested that there was nothing wrong with my drumming but I was bringing my problems along into the lesson "you're thinking of seven things -just think of one " . Now , many years later I have the focus to just be drumming and concentrating on just what I'm playing . He always knew what I really needed to work on . I seem to be rambling a bit so I'll just say thanks again . Gary was the greatest and I smile a little everytime I hear another song on the radio thinking "there's Gary !" best wishes and peace - Mike
May 11th, 2003 1:51 AM
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Posted By: gandhy gonzlez comprs
gandhy gonzlez comprs's e-mail: gandhy_spot@hotmail.com
gandhy gonzlez comprs's website: http://
ojala y los innovadores estudios del new breed sigan habriendo las puertas a todos nosotros, los que queremos llegar a ser alguien en el futuro, los que seremos los lideres del futuro como dijo gary chester, soy un baterista de republica dominicana, llevo 2 años estudiando el new breed. me alegro mucho de que halla un site dedicado a gary chester,hacia mucha falta.hasta la victoria siempre bateristas!!!!
May 5th, 2003 9:26 PM
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Posted By: Nogueira Dudu
Nogueira Dudu's e-mail: eduanog_1@hotmail.com
Helo! I would like to thank you for this site, I'm 32yo, brazilian drummer and I'm studying "the new breeding" since January 2003. I think that this book are helping me like no other one had done before, it's amazing, my technique is much more better and I'm felling very confortable at the drum set. Gary's work still helping every drummers to achieve higher levels, thank very much! ps.: I hope you'll forgive my terrible english.
April 14th, 2003 2:07 PM
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Posted By: Alessandro Mazzola
Alessandro Mazzola's e-mail: amazzola@bol.com.br
Alessandro Mazzola's website: http://
The first time I saw the book "The new breed", I Knew that was the most important book in my classes. I just wanna say Thanks for Gary. Mazzola - Blues Drummer from Brazil
March 25th, 2003 3:58 PM
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Posted By: Joe Cerisano
Joe Cerisano's e-mail: joe@cerisano.com
Joe Cerisano's website: http://www.cerisano.com
Katrina it's Joe Cerisano. Wow really cool website. It's amazing how much Gary II looks like your dad. You and Ian keep a rockin'. luv ya...joec
March 21st, 2003 9:43 AM
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Posted By: lewis Murrell
lewis Murrell's e-mail:
lewis Murrell's website: http://
Hi there thanks for contact, for somone all the way over here in England its a pleasure to be small part in this website
February 7th, 2003 1:49 AM
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Posted By: SMO
SMO's e-mail: sowen31@sprintpcs.com
SMO's website: http://
I have been thinking about you a lot lately Gary and I wanted to thank you. I thought this was the best place to do it. I was lucky enough to have you come into my life in a very unexpected way. No, I was never lucky enough to meet you but I can say that I am now lucky to have you in my life. It touched my heart everytime I come to this site and see all the incredible things that people say about you. You have touched so many lives in so many ways. I can only hope and try my hardest to effect people the way you have. You created a whole new generation..a whole new breed just as you wanted to. But I wonder if you realaized that all that would go beyond drumming. People that come on here do not only say that you were a great teacher and you greatly improved their skills. They speak of you with such respect and honor..because you didnt only better their technique but you also bettered their lives. And you did this for me as well. There are so many days that your words go through my head and make me not only want more of myself but they give me the strength to work for myself...to better myself..to be strong. You are a mentor to many people...and I hope through this site...you will become a mentor to many more people..just as you have to me. I am going to try my hardest to help you out with this. I only hope I can give you as much as you deserve. Thank you...and your name will live on foever in many people! You are an incredible man indeed.
February 4th, 2003 10:20 AM
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Posted By: Jon Berger
Jon Berger's e-mail: DaniJonB@aol.com
Jon Berger's website: http://
I Grew up 1 mile from Gary yet didn't Know,meet or study with him until I was 19 and moved out He became a great mentor for me beyond drumming He lit a fire of passion and confidence under me.He just Frankly pointed out and showed me that all the tools necesserry to play with any one .He was a no Bull sh#$%^ cat.Gruff but clear and big hearted. Later I vistited him back from a nice tour With David cassidy he said in front of another student " Jon looks like 1mill $s' but is an asshole cause now he can only play 1 thing well, that gig Now Go back home and practice" !!! That was Gary
January 31st, 2003 8:07 AM
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Posted By: Gary Chester Middlesbrough
Gary Chester Middlesbrough's e-mail: gary42@ntlworld.com
Gary Chester Middlesbrough's website: http://
Although he died befoe he was born, he was a damn-good drummer. Being his namesake and a fellow musician, i am glad to see that his memory is honoured in this way.
January 30th, 2003 2:14 PM
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Posted By: Lita Gurciullo
Lita Gurciullo's e-mail: LitaA63@aol.com
Lita Gurciullo's website: http://
who ever did the biography on my uncle chester did a great job .I was so happy to see that he has his one website allways loved and never will be forgotten. Great job Love Lita !!!!!!
January 17th, 2003 10:55 AM
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Posted By: Gary Chester Jr.
Gary Chester Jr.'s e-mail: Ga46@aol.com
Gary Chester Jr.'s website: http://praguerecording.com
It was nice to see my father again. Memories are long and I have them. Thanks Gary
January 15th, 2003 8:04 PM
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Posted By: Tyler Dempsey
Tyler Dempsey's e-mail: Rhythmolif@aol.com
Tyler Dempsey's website: http://www.tapspace.com
Great site! Awesome books! I'm glad you guys made this site. Thanks. 1996 PASIC snare champion
November 30th, 2002 8:52 PM
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Posted By: Sharon Cannon
Sharon Cannon's e-mail: scannon22@excite.com
Sharon Cannon's website: http://
Hi Chris. Toby and I finally looked up this website. Lots of good information about Mr. Chester. Wish I could get Toby to slow down and review the site, but you know Tobe! Hope you had a great Thanksgiving. See you on Wednesday. Sharon
November 16th, 2002 1:51 PM
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Posted By: Chris Grassi
Chris Grassi's e-mail:
Chris Grassi's website: http://
It's wonderful to see all your faces. I remember him as though it was yesterday. Very best sincere love to all, Love, Chris
November 3rd, 2002 9:28 PM
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Posted By: Ray Sanchez
Ray Sanchez's e-mail: RSanCongas@aol.com
Ray Sanchez's website: http://IronHorse-Band.org
Never knew the man but after reading about him in Modern Drummer (Nov 2002) and working with his daughter Gail Chester at Jawonio, I know I have missed the greatest opportunity of a lifetime. Many people who came across Mr. Chester's path were damn lucky and priveledged to do so. May his legacy live forever on thru his music and his family that he loved!
November 3rd, 2002 10:28 AM
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Posted By: David Bell
David Bell's e-mail: CRUSADER01@PRODIGY.NET
David Bell's website: http://
I will never forget.
October 31st, 2002 12:39 PM
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Posted By: Mandy Mennillo(Chester)
Mandy Mennillo(Chester)'s e-mail: Yodha33@aol.com
Mandy Mennillo(Chester)'s website: http://www.multivetusa.com
I have so many great memories of my childhood and I thank you, Daddy, for that! I just wish I could hear your reaction to all this fuss over you. So many people love you and will always remember what a remarkable person you were. I miss you more than you know but I know you will always be there when I need you.I love you always Daddy! Your daughter Mandy
October 30th, 2002 9:13 PM
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Posted By: Brian Phillips
Brian Phillips's e-mail: bjp@americom.net
Brian Phillips's website: http://
Wonderful job here.When I got involved with LUXX I found out about Gary from Kat.I think this is a great way to honor your father and his contibution to music and music history.Thanks for sharing this wish us.
October 29th, 2002 10:23 AM
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Posted By: Kim Hernandez (Crane)
Kim Hernandez (Crane)'s e-mail: cfourkays3@peoplepc.com
Kim Hernandez (Crane)'s website: http://
Excellent job. He is truly one of a kind and missed. Spending more time at Jena's, (Gary's) house than my own sometimes, he was like a second Dad to me, (only Gary 'grounded' me more than my Dad.) Beautiful tribute to a wonderful man.
October 28th, 2002 10:34 PM
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Posted By: Nette
Nette's e-mail: thirdstepp@yahoo.com
Nette's website: http://
The site looks great. It is a wonderful tribute to an amazing man and musician. Thanks for letting us get to know him. He has a great family...
October 28th, 2002 2:06 PM
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Posted By: Davidk
Davidk's e-mail: pinkblack@angelfire.com
Davidk's website: http://
The sight look's so great !! very well done..........glad you were able to get such a wonderfull sight up , lot's of love , David k.
October 28th, 2002 10:24 AM
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Posted By: Michaele Herron
Michaele Herron's e-mail: mh0181@aol.com
Michaele Herron's website: http://
This website is a wonderful contribution to the life of Gary Chester. Feel good about what your doing..I'm sure he is very proud.
October 28th, 2002 9:30 AM
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Posted By: Steven Berkman
Steven Berkman's e-mail: StevenOb@bellatlantic.net
Steven Berkman's website: http://
Great website for a great guy! I hope he knows his greatest achievement is his fabulous daughter!
October 28th, 2002 5:59 AM
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Posted By: Lindy Morrison
Lindy Morrison's e-mail: lindymorrison@optushome.com.au
Lindy Morrison's website: http://
who will ever forget him, what a great man, so much fun and wisdom and sense. Dave Bell took me to meet him when I was on tour from Australia in The Go Betweens and then he taught me by tape. I had to send him tapes playing to a click. I still have his responses. Thanks to Dave Bell for the wonderful opportunity to meet such a brilliant guy.
October 28th, 2002 4:25 AM
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Posted By: Matt
Matt's e-mail: mat930nyc@hotmail.com
Matt's website: http://
It's easy to see this site is a labor of love by those that created it. -- Someone so driven and so willing to share and teach, He very much seems to have the true gift of inspiring through teaching both his philosophy and methods. Thank you for the site and educating me about someone that is a focal point of drumming theory and history.
October 27th, 2002 8:46 PM
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Posted By: Tim gurciullo
Tim gurciullo's e-mail: tjgurciullo@yahoo.com
Tim gurciullo's website: http://
LOVE YOU, DAD TIMMY
October 27th, 2002 5:11 PM
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Posted By: Jan Chester
Jan Chester's e-mail: Garychestersite@hotmail.com
Jan Chester's website: http://
Gary, I miss you so much!I think about you every day.Leave me alone already!
October 27th, 2002 4:38 PM
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Posted By: GAYLE CHESTER
GAYLE CHESTER's e-mail: gigamamma88@aol.com
GAYLE CHESTER's website: http://
WE MISS YOU DADDY & HAPPY BIRTHDAY, I CAN'T BELIEVE IT'S BEEN 15 YEARS ALREADY...I LOVE YOU YOUR 1ST DAUGHTER, GAYLE (GIGI)
October 27th, 2002 3:47 PM
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Posted By: chrissy
chrissy's e-mail: chris@gary-chester.com
chrissy's website: http://
Happy Birthday Gar'!!!!!!!!....still playing wac-a-chuck, and still singing!!
October 27th, 2002 3:13 PM
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Posted By: jena-mia (the lump)
jena-mia (the lump)'s e-mail: jpetiepit @aol.com
jena-mia (the lump)'s website: http://
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DADDY. EVEN KNOW YOUR NOT WITH ME IN BODY, YOUR WITH ME IN SOUL, EVERYWHERE I GO. I LOVE YOU AND WISH YOU DIDN'T HAVE TO LEAVE ME SO SOON....MISS YOU SO MUCH
October 24th, 2002 12:42 PM
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Posted By: Sarah
Sarah's e-mail: pandoraslies@yahoo.com
Sarah's website: http://
Gary, Thank you so much for this amazing opportunity. While working on this project your words have inspired me in so many ways. And they are certain to inspire a whole new generation of people...your "New Breed". So, Gary, Happy Birthday. Thank you for allowing me to get to know two AMAZING women! All my love, Sarah
October 13th, 2002 6:58 PM
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Posted By: The Bean
The Bean's e-mail: GaryChestersite@hotmail.com
The Bean's website: http://www.luxx.com
Happy Birthday Daddy!! I miss you
October 4th, 2002 7:39 PM
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Posted By: Kurt
Kurt's e-mail:
Kurt's website: http://
Great Site, Hi Chris!! Kurt