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Monday, March 20, 2017
My dear friend Jim Rivell Sr. passed away last Wednesday after a courageous battle with cancer. Jim was a banjo icon in the Philadelphia area and in the Mummers community. We were band mates in the Fralinger String Band back in the 1970's and 80's and in more recent years with the Gloucester City String Band. I am going to greatly miss his encouragement and musical wisdom, the many laughs we've shared, and our long talks about string bands, banjos, music and life. And, of course, playing music together. You sir, will be missed. Rest in Peace, my friend.
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Playing Since: 1977
Experience Level: Purty Good
Interests:
[Teaching] [Jamming] [Socializing] [Helping]
Occupation: Software Quality Assurance Testing
Gender: Male
Age: 64
My Instruments:
A pair of B&D Serenader Silver Bells (tenor & plectrum), B&D Silver Bell #3, B&D #7 Ne Plus Ultra Montana Silver Bell, B&D Super Deluxe, B&D Super Style A5, B&D Montana Silver Bell #1, Paramount Style A, Fender Artist, Ome Gold Monarch, Weymann Style 2, Ludwig Kingston.
Favorite Bands/Musicians:
Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Tuba Skinny, Quaker City String Band, Gloucester City String Band.
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Created 12/28/2008
Last Visit 5/19/2023
I was born and raised in Philadelphia. My passion for banjos started by way of my involvement in the great tradition of Mummery. I play plectrum style and am presently a member of the Quaker City String Band and several other non-Mum bands. My first love in banjos is the Bacon & Day Silver Bell.
