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Hello! Some feedback on Roger Cyr's (NetLetter #1432) request a year or so ago on The Velmars and Roger Kovalyk's recent feedback (NetLetter # 1482) My name is Bob Taylor and I was the bass player with the Velmars. Roger K and I finally met up after not seeing each other for over 50 years. I have attached a picture of the band from the late 50's to mid 60's. I am the bass player on the left while Roger is lead guitar on the right. Also attached is a photo of Roger and I meeting in March 2022. I am currently living in Cornwall, Ontario, officially retired but still a busy artist, writer with 37 books on Amazon, and I recently bought an electronic keyboard. Roger is still playing guitar and has a new band playing for seniors. Sadly the other three members of the original band, Roger's younger brother, Paul, next to me in the photo, Don Bilney (TCA employee and our contact for the Road Show), standing behind Roger, and our singer, Steve Major, have all gone to the great 'Roadshow' in the sky. We added an organist, Dennis Sakamoto, later and rumour has it that he is somewhere out west, in or near Vancouver. Roger K and I are staying in touch. I expect to visit him in St. Lazare in a few weeks. I'll be taking my new keyboard with me for a jam session. His group, which entertains in seniors' homes is called 'The Rockin' Chairs'. He just turned 81 and I am 80. Bob |
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