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Bob Ramsey

Categories: 1930s, 1940s, 1950s, Instrument Inventor & Maker, Musician, Springfield

Drum pedal inventor and musician from Springfield, Oregon

The GHOST was designed by J.R. “Bob” Ramsey.

Local Drum Pedal Inventor’s Ghost Beats Way to Fame – 1951 RG article

Inventor’s Drum Pedal Wows Big-Name Players – April 5, 1951 RG Article

Bob Ramsey Writes Details of Life in US Navy

Music History

Jan 26 1938 – Play at Wintergarden on Friday night

March 17, 1939 – King of Swing Bob Ramsey and His Band – gala opening of the Jolly Time Ballroom

March 18, 1939 – Bob Ramsey’s Band, with Smokey Whitfield, Master of ceremonies – The Holland

Aug 9, 1939 – Play at Willamette Park on Wed evening

 

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