Ronnie Verrell with The Ian James Big Band

[cimbian]

At 73 years old, just amazing! One of my teenage heroes.

When you have paid for the whole kit you may as well use all of it!!! :)

I just wish I had met him or Jack Parnell.

[bagsy1954]

All we need now is a copy of "Viva Verrill" from the early 50's to really make my DAY. Brings back so many Memories from 1954 and the Orchid Ballroom in Purley

[cuz3ful]

who knows the name of the song?

[mrajc1976]

@cuz3ful sing sing sing.

[raymondolino]

No one has mentioned the great band !

Well done Ian, good job man.......................Ronn­ie is sadly missed but this is a great tribute

Show as many young drummers this as possible it will inspire them

[simonlilley]

I knew him when I was a child, our gardens backed onto each other. I once fell in his goldfish pond. A lovely lovely man.

[cakeyspig]

Verrell was brilliant. Every bit as good as Krupa and Rich.

[KaiLuley]

He also played the part with Dizzie Gillespie ... Ronnie you are the hero of my childhood :O)

[sailin1934]

ronnie played the animal drum parts vs buddy, took a lot of balls to go there.

[thesillywabbit1349]

and played for the late, great, jack parnell

[bernieholland775]

"The seat is already taken by Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich?" What the fuck are you talkin' about..................

[malformedopinion]

@bernieholland775 Studio

[ianyoung100]

Yes we all realise that but it's important to keep the music going strong.

[bikerpeavey]

How old was Ronnie here ?

[ianyoung100]

Think he was 72!

[AECEntertainment]

ronnie drummed for animal in the muppets

[cakeyspig]

Verrell was simply the best! This track was written by Louis Prima (King Louis in the Jungle Book).

Brilliant video.

Thanks for posting.