Your Dad was very versatile. Actor, comedian, TV presenter, musician, dancer...he had lots of charisma and of course, to quote a word from his ending song from "Record Breakers"... dedication.
@@BenCastleTV is your mom still with us, your father was a big part of my childhood, God we really miss people like your father today's celebs don't have the same crisma
Now that’s how to do a drum battle! Entertaining and musical! Roy Castle was always one of our most versatile entertainers And the story about Phil Seaman in the video info is typical Phil; a gifted musician who sadly never conquered his demons
Loved to see all these talents play Trixon drums - made in my hometown Hamburg/Germany. The company did'nt survive the 60s and one of the endorsers was fabulous Phil Seaman
Amazing! Found this by accident while searching for Phil Seamen footage. I have fond memories of watching your Dad on Record Breakers etc during my childhood and used to enjoy his tap dancing and trumpet but I had somehow forgotten his drumming skills . So many happy memories are attached to the name Roy Castle.
Wow this is so fantastic...thank you Ben for uploading it...your dad the legendary Roy Castle with those fab drummers and I see Trixon Drums too!! What a fabulous piece of footage...
Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it. I know they had to find a spare kit at the last minute for Phil Seaman, who turned up with some toy drums, claiming to have lost his own kit.
Just to add to my earlier comment about Roy Castle, he came into the Budgen supermarket in Station road in Gerrards Cross where I was working at the time in December 1986, at a time when there was a lot of snow. As he entered the store I was by the entrance where I was refilling a shelf, & I had my back to him, & I heard him say to me - 'when are they bringing the dinghies in?' He made the comment because all of the previous customers had come in leaving a pool of melted snow on the shop floor, but I think that it was typical of him, as said before, despite his fame, he was very down to earth & he would chat to the public.
I think it was for the names of the drummers in the clip and it was Jack on drums. I don't think Val played in the band. He was usually the one putting on the shows. I may be wrong though as it was a fair bit before my time.
Its so good to see this amazing piece. Happy days.
Wonderful talent
I used to live in Gerrards Cross, & I saw Roy Castle a few times & he was not at all show bizzy, he was just like anyone else, very down to earth.
Very freaking cool!! Sounds excellent!!
Really well done! Amazing performance!
Absolutely knockout!
As I kid I knew him on Record Breakers. Each time I see a clip of him now he just seems to be more and more versatile. What a talent!
Your Dad was very versatile. Actor, comedian, TV presenter, musician, dancer...he had lots of charisma and of course, to quote a word from his ending song from "Record Breakers"... dedication.
TV was a lonelier place without Roy, I was very sad when he passed away.
Loved your father he was good at everything really miss him
Thanks Kevin.
@@BenCastleTV is your mom still with us, your father was a big part of my childhood, God we really miss people like your father today's celebs don't have the same crisma
Brilliant. Drums sound amazing, but I think my favourite part is when Roy tap steps into the drum seat. Perfect rhythm. Deeply envious!
Get yourself a pair of tap shoes Eanna and let the rhythmic sauntering begin!
@@BenCastleTV Excellent idea! Full tap mastery is unlikely, but surely 'rhythmic sauntering' can be attempted...
Now that’s how to do a drum battle! Entertaining and musical!
Roy Castle was always one of our most versatile entertainers
And the story about Phil Seaman in the video info is typical Phil; a gifted musician who sadly never conquered his demons
Brilliant! My Dad was a drummer and he'd have loved this!
Loved to see all these talents play Trixon drums - made in my hometown Hamburg/Germany. The company did'nt survive the 60s and one of the endorsers was fabulous Phil Seaman
Amazing! Found this by accident while searching for Phil Seamen footage. I have fond memories of watching your Dad on Record Breakers etc during my childhood and used to enjoy his tap dancing and trumpet but I had somehow forgotten his drumming skills . So many happy memories are attached to the name Roy Castle.
Thank you Shaun, even I keep discovering talents I never knew he had!
Wow this is so fantastic...thank you Ben for uploading it...your dad the legendary Roy Castle with those fab drummers and I see Trixon Drums too!! What a fabulous piece of footage...
Thanks Dave, glad you enjoyed it. I know they had to find a spare kit at the last minute for Phil Seaman, who turned up with some toy drums, claiming to have lost his own kit.
Just to add to my earlier comment about Roy Castle, he came into the Budgen supermarket in Station road in Gerrards Cross where I was working at the time in December 1986, at a time when there was a lot of snow.
As he entered the store I was by the entrance where I was refilling a shelf, & I had my back to him, & I heard him say to me - 'when are they bringing the dinghies in?'
He made the comment because all of the previous customers had come in leaving a pool of melted snow on the shop floor, but I think that it was typical of him, as said before, despite his fame, he was very down to earth & he would chat to the public.
Haha! Thanks Joseph. I remember that Budgens.
Roy was a great drummer as well.
Magic.
LOVE IT!!! 🎉
how cool
Thanks for this
Roy Castle was always entertaining. They don't make em like that anymore.
This was super fun and creative :)
Wondered why the bass had JP on it ( Jack Parnell Orchestra - wasnt it Val who normally played ?)
I think it was for the names of the drummers in the clip and it was Jack on drums. I don't think Val played in the band. He was usually the one putting on the shows. I may be wrong though as it was a fair bit before my time.
Reminiscent of The original,The shadows little B drum 🥁 patterns 🤔
A pity cancer from passive smoking took his lfe so early 😢🤔