RIP Bill Vitt
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"We are saddened by the news the orginal drummer for the Saunders-Garcia Band & Saunders, Garcia & Fogerty Band, Bill Vitt passed away Tuesday with his family at his side. Bill drove the band with his style of playing that propelled the music to a special space. So many stories so many shows, a great musician and friend. RIP Bill Vitt"
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He was my fav. Jerry drummer.
He was my fav. Jerry drummer.
RIP.
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Ron Tutt will always be my
Ron Tutt will always be my favorite Jerry band drummer, but Vitt had chops.
RIP
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Keystone Reunion RIP Bill
Keystone Reunion
RIP Bill
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Here's another photo of the
Here's another photo of the Keystone group from the Merl Saunders Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=2148765938528863&set=a.101190126...)
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From the Garcia Facebook --
From the Garcia Facebook -- https://www.facebook.com/jerrygarciaofficial/photos/a.182877411845314/16...
"We’re sorry to have been informed of the passing of the legendary Bill Vitt, drummer for the Garcia/Saunders band amongst other projects in the Bay Area. Here is an Annie Liebovitz photo of Bill pictured with John Kahn from the back cover of Keystone Encores."
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RIP Thanks for the music <3
RIP
Thanks for the music <3
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I was at Keystone for some of
I was at Keystone for some of those shows--man that was good stuff.
Cool drummer. Tom Fogerty played with them also at some early shows.
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https://www.jambase.com
https://www.jambase.com/article/bill-vitt-death
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RIP brother Another one
RIP brother Another one bites the dust
some damn good drummers and damn good keyboard players in that band definitely blessed to be in the area during that era