Derroll Adams - Oregon. + Informações

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The late great Derroll Adams, a dear friend sorely missed, has a message to the world. From the film "L'Homme au Banjo" directed by Patrick Ferryn (Belgian TV Broadcast, with French subtitles). Heartfelt thanks go to another good Belgian friend who provided this documentary.. + Informações

derroll adams, jonathan swift, mick donaldson the last time -in public--1998 antwerp. + Informações

A Touch of 2005 in Sidney... It's a great double CD with loads more than you will find here... well worth the purchase. I purchased the Sidney CD set after attending the 40th Anniversary show at the Grand in Wilmington DE! Every show is different, no song is ever exactly the same -- the stories grow with him and with us.. + Informações

Derroll Adams 1973 France. + Informações

Jack Elliot & Derrol Adams - The Cuckoo 1966. + Informações

Belgium tv Derroll Adams special "i was born in Portland town". + Informações

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Deroll Adams. When I was 18/19, Deroll Adams was already present at the Antwerp (Belgium) music scene. I had the privilege to see him perform in the Sportpaleis during a concert by Donovan. Both Donovan and Deroll were good friends, so that why Deroll was the opening for that concert. Later I've seen him at the free podium at a café in Antwerpen. As far as I know his history, I believe Deroll was hiding from going to Vietnam. I hear a kind of longing for home (nostalgia) in his songs. Much later, must be 10 years ago without knowing I got friends with his brother in law. As a matter of fact Deroll married a Belgian lady of jewish origin, Levy.. + Informações

Brosella 2010 : Derroll's Dream in Brussels near the Atomium Derroll Adams, an American singer-songwriter and folk artist, spent half of his life in Belgium, neatly divided between Brussels and Antwerp.He was born in Portland Oregon He dreamed about performing one day with plenty of violins and female vocals. Usually, he was on stage on his own, with just the five-string banjo and his deep velvet voice. And now this festival tried to make Derroll's dream come true and to honour the tenth anniversary of his passing.. + Informações

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When Derroll Adams left for Europe in the early '60's he left a family in LA His son grew up to be an awesome guitarist. We were good pals in the '80's in Seattle but he relocated to Arizona. He returned for a visit in 1992 and I captured a few minutes of footage of him playing my Gibson 12 string. He said it was the first time he had played a 12 string in a long time and thought he was stumbling around on the fretboard. Even though I think it's great stuff I'm sure he will be embarrassed by it but it's all I've got. I have since been out of touch but hope to see him in the near future. There is a clear shot of his face toward the end of the clip and if you saw the still shots of the younger Derroll in the other video's you will notice a resemblance.The wife and I think about him a lot. I hope he was able to connect with his dad before Derroll's death. UPDATE: Two months after posting this video Derroll's son left me a message in my YouTube inbox. He looks at Derroll's page occasionally to see whats new. He started watching the video of himself and recognized the song but did not know it was him with the black hat on. He didn't remember being video taped that long ago and only realized it was him after he saw half of the video. We've been emailing each other. Thanks to the magic of YouTube two old friends are back in touch! Sadly he never connected with his dad before Derroll's death.. + Informações

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Here's another of Derroll Adams tracks that can be found on the Album - "Songs of the Banjoman". Once again I am grateful to Walter de Peuter for the tab which can be found on his website. I haven't mastered Derroll's style at all yet but will keep trying. Walter's site has some very useful tips. I'm playing it on a Chuck Lee Lone Star.. + Informações

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I have been trying to get this correct for a few weeks now, but still haven't got it right. I will keep trying. I need to get a metronome to try to keep my speed slow and conststant. I found the tab on Walter De Peuter's page where you can find lots of other great stuff on Derroll Adams. Walter has done some very good demos of how to play in Derroll's style.. + Informações

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Riding in Folkland - The singing troubadours. + Informações