USARD Member Bill White Has Died

USARD Member Bill White Has Died

I am sad to relay that USARD member and friend, Bill White has died. The email notice I received, November 15, 2020, from Bill’s student and battery mate, Josiah Raiche, was a shock, since I had no idea that Bill was ill. Josiah notified me that Bill’s...
John Pratt has Died

John Pratt has Died

April 6, 2020: USARD Life Member, Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame Member, World Drum Corps Hall of Fame Member, West Point “Hellcat” Head, John S. Pratt Has Died. We will have more information about his death when we learn more. In the meantime, if...
A USARD Member Has Died

A USARD Member Has Died

The USARD has lost a member: Alan Cavallo, rudimental bass drummer for The Regulators Fife & Drum Corps, died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. This sad news was a shock: just a few days before his death, Alan approached me at the Drumming for Our...
USARD Charter Member – Guy Iannello Dies

USARD Charter Member – Guy Iannello Dies

Guy Iannello Guy Iannello Western New York Drummer Mr. Iannello passed away peacefully at his home with his family at his side on Friday, September 6, 2019, at age 88.  A Memorial Service will be held at 10 AM on Friday, September 13, at the Holy Trinity Church...
Nick Attanasio Has Died

Nick Attanasio Has Died

To: All U.S.A.R.D. Members, Lifetime Members, Executive Committee, and Board of Advisors From: All U.S.A.R.D. Members, Lifetime Members, Executive Committee, and Board of Advisors Date: Nov 20, 2018 Regarding: The passing of Nick Attanasio     It is...