Roby Duron and I played in the High School Jazz Band together.
(Band Trip to San Francisco. Augie, Roby, Jack)
Roby Duron was a gifted musician and guitar player.
(and still is)
I was a geeky trumpet player. (and still am(a geek))
In March of 1990, the school acquired bass guitar.
I WAS intrigued! it was rhythmic, sometimes melodic, and occupied a unique space in music.
I was a geeky trumpet player. (and still am(a geek))
In March of 1990, the school acquired bass guitar.
I WAS intrigued! it was rhythmic, sometimes melodic, and occupied a unique space in music.
(Trip to Ventura. Brother Bob, Augie, Roby)
Roby Duron could be found rocking out in one of the practice rooms during second period.
I signed out the bass guitar and knocked on his door...
"Teach me a song.” I asked.
“What do you want to learn?” he replied with unexpected enthusiasm.
"Sunshine of your love, .... aaaaaaaand Nothing To Fear, by Oingo Bingo”
“OINGO BOINGO?!” I expected him to laugh,“COOL!” he replied genuinely
This was a guy who loved crazy hair bands like Kiss, and Ozzy Osborne. His own long hair fell past his waist and made some girls jealous with hair envy.
"Teach me a song.” I asked.
“What do you want to learn?” he replied with unexpected enthusiasm.
"Sunshine of your love, .... aaaaaaaand Nothing To Fear, by Oingo Bingo”
“OINGO BOINGO?!” I expected him to laugh,“COOL!” he replied genuinely
This was a guy who loved crazy hair bands like Kiss, and Ozzy Osborne. His own long hair fell past his waist and made some girls jealous with hair envy.
I should have known music would create a strong and lasting friendship between two individuals who otherwise were a world apart
After graduating high school, I suggested Roby and I form an original band
Our band started rehearsing in a garage
(July 1990 in Jason’s garage. Roby Duron, Jim Sloan, Jason Oliver, Augie)
And moved on to play the sunset strip’s Whiskey a go-go and Roxy
(The Whiskey. Augie, Jim Sloan, Roby)
Our original project finally came to an end after three and a half years
( Jim, Augie (loaded) Roby)
Roby and I then broke off to another project
(PUZZLED – Augie, Marty, Roby)
Roby’s family is my family
(DJ, Roby, Jenn, Papa Don, Augie)
Roby moved to Seattle, and then moved back to California about the same time I moved to New York City
...the friendship continued
I convinced Roby to go to our 10 year High School reunion.
It was there were he was reunited with our classmate Tanya.
They got married......
But first, I got married. Roby – best man
When Roby announced that he was going to be a dad....
I said to myself, “well, shit, if he can be a dad.... Then Hell, I can be a dad too!! “
(Roby, Aidan, Augie, Frankie Lee Duron)
Maybe someday our kids will be in a band together.
(Frankie Lee Duron, Aidan Alexander Ogborn)
Hey Rob, remember that time on our high school fieldtrip when we broke into the hotel mini bar?
HERE’S TO YOU MY FRIEND!!
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE NEW ALBUM.
My long time friend Roby Duron put together this great record. He has true passion and soul.
Please go here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/RobyDuron
-and check it out-
PAY IT FORWARD!
Also available on iTunes: search: ROBY DURON
My long time friend Roby Duron put together this great record. He has true passion and soul.
Please go here: http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/RobyDuron
-and check it out-PAY IT FORWARD!
Also available on iTunes: search: ROBY DURON
