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Detailed Chronology Stated playing in 1966 1966 Self-study using brand-X drums and records of popular music, rock-n-roll, swing, ballads, easy-listening, etc. Played alto saxophone in school band until 1972 1968 Played organ at this time (I still possess my original Hammond, E-100). High school marching band (saxophone) and more formal study of music. At this age of 14, drums, keyboard and alto sax were quickly developing formative experiences as performances expanded beyond the local high school bands. 1969 - 1970 Switched to double-bass drums - used Pearl-brand set. Continued saxophone in school bands, music theory in high school and some opportunity to play drums in school bands. Played drums with bands and misc. musicians in Milwaukee, Wis. primarily at private parties and special events. Also: ...was the solo organist for the Centre Theatre (old vaudevillian Warner Bros. theatre), Milwaukee, WI, with 4 to 10 shows weekly. 1970 - 1972 [ TOP ] Played private parties and clubs (lied about my age) in Detroit, MI, and the surrounding area, - followed by St. Louis, MO, and Evansville, IN. Graduated high school in 1972 in St. Louis, Mo. and was the orchestra and band student-conductor for the area school districts. 1973-1974 Acquired greatly improved equipment, state-of-the-art pedals, improved hardware and Ziljian cymbals. I built my Slingerland set in 1974 (see picture gallery). Began college in 1973 at Indiana State University and continued in Vineland, NJ in 1974. After using personal compositions for organ as audition(s), I continue my musical training majoring in theory and composition at Glassboro State College (now Rowan University) at Glassboro, NJ. Continued to play clubs and such with local bands and misc. musicians. 1974-1976 With the new Slingerland drums, performed as the drummer for Webb Pierce (click for photo), regional tours - (Philadelphia, Atlantic City, Cherry Hill, Wildwood, etc. - New Jersey, Pennsylvania & Delaware) and also played with the Steamrollers band. Played local clubs (drums) six nights a week with miscellaneous bands and musicians, some "original" music with local artists and studio recording. Also continued formal music training with primary focus on theory, analysis and composition. Study included voice, piano, violin, cello, oboe and bassoon, clarinet, trombone, acoustical theory, composition and more. 1976 Jerry Galloway performs in Concert: Solo Pianist - at Glassboro State College 1977 - 1982 [ TOP ] In 1977 expanded the Slingerland set to a double bass (click for photos), added more cymbals and misc. percussion and travel equipment. (At this time, schooling continued along different lines, not in music). Co-founded the Stone Broke band in Houston, Texas, doing 2-3 shows weekly. This band grew to include roadies, light and sound personnel, a portable stage for local travel, and special effects. Music included country, rock-n-roll, R&B, ballads and more. 1983 - 1989 In 1983 Stone Broke reformed with several new musicians including horns and two female back-up singers. Dr. Galloway (drums) and Joe Campos (keyboard, bass and rhythm guitar) continued as original members, playing 2-3 shows per week in the greater Houston area.
1987: Received his
Doctor
of Education degree from University of Houston. 1992 - 1997 [ TOP ] Played with the Steel Rose band in NW Indiana. While this band focused primarily on country music, the sound was more progressive and included a strong rock feel. In addition to modern country, the repertoire included oldies, rock-n-roll, ballads and occasional R&B songs. Once Steel Rose disbanded at the start of 1997 (at the end of Dr. Galloway's 30 year anniversary), he worked with the Most Wanted Band and Headliner: Joy Castle throughout Northern Indiana and SW Michigan. 1997 - 2002
Dr. J. joined Ernie Givens and the White Lies
Band in the Fall of '97. The band performed heavily throughout
Northern Indiana, SW Michigan and Chicago. 1998 - March The Slingerland drumset, is completely refinished (relaminated) in a new color: -eoriginally pure white... now: Slingerland White Marine Pearl. The work was performed by the Jack Lawton Drum Co., Sunbury, Pennsylvania. The results were perfect. After almost 24 years this drumset looks and sounds brand new. 1998 - Summer The Slingerland drumset now includes a full sound system. All drums have mic's (11) and everything runs through a Makki 16 channel mixer board. This turned out to be vital for meeting the quality and amplification for the bigger shows.
Our CD (Ernie Givens & The White Lies Band -
Let's Get Ready to Rumble! )
plays throughout Europe and stays in the Top 100 for over 17 weeks.
It reached # 2 in
Europe's
Top 100 on June 22nd. CD play coverage includes
Sweden,
Belgium, Germany, Denmark, Netherlands, France, England and as far away as
Australia. 1999 - October 3rd
Winner: Ernie Givens & The
White
Lies Band 2000 - February [ TOP ] European Tour: Brussels, Belgium - Ernie Givens and the White Lies Band 2000 - April Ernie Givens & The White Lies Band - on the charts as Most Played... # 8 world-wide. 2000 - April
Winner: Ernie Givens & The
White
Lies Band 2002 - 2005 After the retirement of Ernie Givens, Galloway continues to play with The White Lies Band throughout NW Indiana. Through out 2002, Dr. Galloway played additionally with the Midnight Montana band in North East Indiana. 2004 -
All CD's available online at: http://www.jerrygalloway.com/cd/ 2005 -
July 4:
Moved to Statesboro, Georgia:
2006 - [ TOP ]
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[ BACK TO TOP ] Currently Dr. Galloway now plays with Glenn Miranda - as Smith & Jones - a power duo of popular music and family entertainment. See: http://www.smithandjoneslive.com/
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Dr. Galloway built this Slingerland Concert Drumset in 1974 and 1977. Each drum still has it's original serial plate. Some of these images show the computer teleprompter, sound system and one shows Dr. Galloway's portable stage drum riser.
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