Possibly the ACC’s most storied trombonist. Weaning myself from this site, except for sh*tposting to Cal fans, and instead posting as thegarytyrrell on Bluesky.
Joined June 2009
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How it started; how it's going.
They'll bronze you when you're trying to be so good.
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XLIII years ago this week. Today’s TSA might have concerns. Happy 51st, @irrelevantweek, and congratulations to Red Murdock! Embrace the randomness and chaos, and know that you have an army of fans rooting for you.
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Well-spent $3 at the used-record store. Great chronicle of the first decade of my half-century of Bruce fandom. I keep rechecking the math, and, yes, 50 years. It ain’t no sin to be glad you’re alive.
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Jun 13
It was a pretty great time to be immersed in Philly-based FM radio.
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Jun 12
It’s Vinyl Friday! Southside Johnny and the Asbury Jukes - Hearts of Stone (1978)
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Jun 10
47 years ago tonight. That was a fun night/morning - genuine American Graffiti vibe.
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Jun 10
Invited to address the Antietam Class of 2020, and canceled by the pandemic. The early draft of my speech was, “I peaked at age 21, and so can you!” [The gist of the final draft was about embracing and riding life’s inflection points.] thedaysarejustpacked08.blogs…
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Jun 9
Hi @united ! Flight 5936 arrived at SFO at 6:23 PM, and first bags arrived at baggage claim at 7:09. I trust that this performance falls short of your expectations, and that you are working towards better results.
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Jun 9
I knew it, and I survived to tell the story. At Bowman Lake in Glacier National Park.
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Jun 1
It’s Vinyl Sunday! Tower of Power - Ain’t Nothin’ Stoppin’ Us Now (1976)
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Gary Tyrrell retweeted
May 31
Spurs coach Mitch Johnson went to Stanford. Good point guard.
Either NBA coaches are getting young or I’m getting old — but I went to college with the guy. Crazy! Congratulations
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May 30
It’s Vinyl Friday! Paul McCartney & Wings - Band on the Run (1973)
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Gary Tyrrell retweeted
Joe Roth told only a handful of people about his illness. His death on Feb. 19, 1977, just weeks after playing in the Hula Bowl and Japan Bowl, was a great shock. The moving film about Joe's life & legacy, "Don't Quit," is an absolute must-see. youtube.com/watch?v=uXVFue25…
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May 28
Just ordered my tix for the 129th Big Game [my 47th]. Before long, we'll need to schedule our Big Game Ice Cream Social with @AmyTrask. We have The Axe!
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May 25
I don’t have colon cancer, and I know this thanks to screening that is available free, courtesy of the Affordable Care Act. Thanks, Obama.
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May 24
My friend Jamison reminded me via FB: Goofing around with Joe Kapp has been an unexpected joy on my path. My most Joe Kapp interaction was, during a celebrity roast for him, he came up to me, pulled a knife and threatened to cut my red necktie, then handed me a beer.
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It’s Vinyl Friday! The Beatles (yay!) - Magical Mystery Tour (1967)
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