Uploaded January 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Don was a local player when my late older brother met him. While talking, they discovered they both had little bro's. I was learning bass while The Great Garlu (Don's little bro) was a drummer. We went on to form our own bands. Don went on to working with Lynda Carter before her Superwoman days, The Yellow Balloon with Don Grady, along with some studio work in L.A. He played & performed for most of his life. He was a huge influence to many of us. I 1st saw one of his early bands, The Mark IV at the Sugar Shack in South Salem. It was sort of a nightclub for teens. No Alcohol. My dad took me there. He wanted to see if it was a good place for my 2 older brothers band to play at. I had just turned 13. It was the 1st time I heard the names & music of Howard Roberts, Mose Allison, etc. I fell in love with the song, Dirty Old Bossa Nova by Roberts & Satin Doll by Duke E. Don introduced me to the playing of Kenny Burrell. The stories go on & on. Don & his love of music will stay with me forever. I thank you Don, for all you've given me.
Don was a local player when my late older brother met him. While talking, they discovered they both had little bro's. I was learning bass while The Great Garlu (Don's little bro) was a drummer. We went on to form our own bands. Don went on to working with Lynda Carter before her Superwoman days, The Yellow Balloon with Don Grady, along with some studio work in L.A. He played & performed for most of his life. He was a huge influence to many of us. I 1st saw one of his early bands, The Mark IV at the Sugar Shack in South Salem. It was sort of a nightclub for teens. No Alcohol. My dad took me there. He wanted to see if it was a good place for my 2 older brothers band to play at. I had just turned 13. It was the 1st time I heard the names & music of Howard Roberts, Mose Allison, etc. I fell in love with the song, Dirty Old Bossa Nova by Roberts & Satin Doll by Duke E. Don introduced me to the playing of Kenny Burrell. The stories go on & on. Don & his love of music will stay with me forever. I thank you Don, for all you've given me.
