Thank you for taking the time to comment on my Gong Show performance. I marched SCV 1972-1974 in both the Percussion and Horn Lines. Finished out my age out year in 1976 with the Madison Scouts in the Rifle Line. I have had the rare opportunity to relive my drum corps years by performing at DCI in the Vanguard, Madison Scouts and Anaheim Kingsmen Alumni Corps. Those were some awesome years to be a part of the activity. Thanks again for your compliments
Just added your performance and your comment to the Museum of Drum & Bugle Corps History page - because it belongs there. Curious as to why you wore the AK uni - I assume it's the one U were able to get your hands on (and a splendid memory of that great uni - though am not sure the Amazons felt the same way, lol...). All of us VK talked about your being on - at the time.
@@Christbepraised I bumped into this video while watching other GS videos. Your question isn't addressed to me but since I was on the show (th-cam.com/video/w4FBIjV37Mo/w-d-xo.html), I'll answer; Chuck was quite serious about putting on a good show. Though he did joke around some, it was more businesslike as he prepped the acts for the shows to be taped. Five shows were taped on a Saturday to be aired starting 9 days later. 40 acts were invited to be on the 5 shows. He cut 5 acts on that day after 1 more "rehearsal" - we didn't know it was a final audition until he said, "sorry, we can't use you" to those 5 acts. When watching each of the final rehearsal/auditions he would say "third show, 2nd act"; "4th show, 1st act"; "1st show, 6th act". I was 2nd show (Tuesday), 1st act. He never had to ask what spots were remaining, he kept track of each act and where it went in the week of 5 shows. Only when the camera went on, did he morph into "Chuckie".
I saw this live back in 1976 !!!! I yelled at the TV till he was done. My parents couldn't figure out what I was yelling at until I moved away from the TV and said "Of Course, it had to be Drum Corps !!
What a great representation of the drum corps activity! Everything is regimented, precise, pristine, but at the same time you can tell the performer is loving every minute of it!
Never been part of the military. Never spun a rifle. Never worn a uniform. But, there are just some things in this world that exude "badassery", and that performance definitely does! Awesome!
Oh YEA! That is a MADISON SCOUT in a Kingsman uniform. Bob you rocked in that piece. I know I'd always heard of your famous Gong Show appearance... but you really were GREAT. 10 - 10 - 10! Of course. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the comment. This version is on Salsoul Records, artist is Salsoul Orchestra, song title "Magic Bird of Fire" Available on CD or Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.
"Love to See A Man Twirl His Gun on Television" Great performance Robert in True Anaheim Style! We miss you Robert! Come and march with us this summer or holiday parade.
That whole bit from around 1:09 to 1:14, where he's doing the horizontal "reversals" is just mesmerizing --- I don't think I've ever seen that manoeuvre in an actual show, and I've watched a lot of old-school drum-corps. The man is a *machine*! :-D I'm guessing that goes all the way back to the real "manual of arms" they used to teach in the military (?).
loved your performance and love the rifle!!! i did my drum corp stint too!! 1982.....once it is in you you never leave!!!! i would love to spin rifle with you!!! I still spin daily!!!!!
Bob! You are not only wonderful, you are AMAZING! Haha, I loved that show... my 3 girlfriends tried out on that, but I can't remember what they did! Congrats... you are always a winner to me :))
@akac07 - I had no idea you were a Gong Show winner, let alone a Kingsmen alumnus. You may be the only person in the world to have marched in all three of DCI's first champions (even if not in the championship years). Why did we not know about this in MSARP 2006? I think Chuck Barris was on to something when he said you were once "a shy guy".
I was just thinking that Stravinsky was probably spinning more than the rifle, but nice job! I used to watch that show all the time, and sorry I missed you!
So you marched 75' Kingsmen? I made the 76' snareline during auditions in the Fall od 75' but alas ended up moving to Casper after AK's demise that year. Was good friends with a couple of Kingsmen, Tommy Tewes, Kevin V and others. Great times to be involved in the sport.
Awesome performance. May I ask where you got the uniform from? :-) I marched 76' Troopers and had a blast with the Madison snareline everytime we got together. I even still have my "BALLS" button that one of them gave me. I have several friend who marched 72-74 Kingsmen and in the alumni corps that you probably know. :-)
Yes, he's good, but I'm mad that a fire baton twirler who was REAAAALLY Good only got an 8 from JP Morgan and she gives this dude a 10 and a raunchy joke. yawn.
Heheheheheheh . . . love it, love it! But you'll have to let me in on the joke, here --- since Mr. Amaya (sp?) is a Madison Scout, why the *Kingsman* uniform? Some sort of a dig at Anaheim, or did Madison, maybe, say "No WAY are you doing this in OUR uniform!" ? (or maybe he felt that way, himself?)
Thank you for taking the time to comment on my Gong Show performance. I marched SCV 1972-1974 in both the Percussion and Horn Lines. Finished out my age out year in 1976 with the Madison Scouts in the Rifle Line. I have had the rare opportunity to relive my drum corps years by performing at DCI in the Vanguard, Madison Scouts and Anaheim Kingsmen Alumni Corps. Those were some awesome years to be a part of the activity. Thanks again for your compliments
Did you meet Chuck before the show? If so what was he like?
Just added your performance and your comment to the Museum of Drum & Bugle Corps History page - because it belongs there. Curious as to why you wore the AK uni - I assume it's the one U were able to get your hands on (and a splendid memory of that great uni - though am not sure the Amazons felt the same way, lol...). All of us VK talked about your being on - at the time.
@@Christbepraised I bumped into this video while watching other GS videos. Your question isn't addressed to me but since I was on the show (th-cam.com/video/w4FBIjV37Mo/w-d-xo.html), I'll answer; Chuck was quite serious about putting on a good show. Though he did joke around some, it was more businesslike as he prepped the acts for the shows to be taped. Five shows were taped on a Saturday to be aired starting 9 days later. 40 acts were invited to be on the 5 shows. He cut 5 acts on that day after 1 more "rehearsal" - we didn't know it was a final audition until he said, "sorry, we can't use you" to those 5 acts. When watching each of the final rehearsal/auditions he would say "third show, 2nd act"; "4th show, 1st act"; "1st show, 6th act". I was 2nd show (Tuesday), 1st act. He never had to ask what spots were remaining, he kept track of each act and where it went in the week of 5 shows. Only when the camera went on, did he morph into "Chuckie".
@@lobbyest Alice Cooper said Chuck was one of the only people he knew that really got it
I remember seeing this in 1976 living in NJ and couldn't believe there was someone in an Anaheim Kingsmen uniform on the Gong Show.
Very professional.
I saw this live back in 1976 !!!!
I yelled at the TV till he was done. My parents couldn't figure out what I was yelling at until I moved away from the TV and said "Of Course, it had to be Drum Corps !!
What a great representation of the drum corps activity! Everything is regimented, precise, pristine, but at the same time you can tell the performer is loving every minute of it!
That was great!
Wow...such nice memories. Thank you. I marched in 1980's, but in drum line. I was always practicing with the rifles though. This was so nice!
phenomenal spins!!
Kingsmen uniform AND a revised Firebird Suite that the Kingsmen made famous for the Music .I love Golden Age Drum Corps
Firebird!
Never been part of the military. Never spun a rifle. Never worn a uniform.
But, there are just some things in this world that exude "badassery", and that performance definitely does!
Awesome!
Oh YEA! That is a MADISON SCOUT in a Kingsman uniform. Bob you rocked in that piece. I know I'd always heard of your famous Gong Show appearance... but you really were GREAT. 10 - 10 - 10! Of course. Thanks for sharing.
Wonderful! Simply wonderful. I wish I could have cought the show live when I was a kid!
DrillMaster
Again really Excellant!
Thanks for the comment. This version is on Salsoul Records, artist is Salsoul Orchestra, song title "Magic Bird of Fire" Available on CD or Amazon, Barnes & Noble, etc.
Very deserving
"Love to See A Man Twirl His Gun on Television" Great performance Robert in True Anaheim Style! We miss you Robert! Come and march with us this summer or holiday parade.
Cool...
impressionante
That whole bit from around 1:09 to 1:14, where he's doing the horizontal "reversals" is just mesmerizing --- I don't think I've ever seen that manoeuvre in an actual show, and I've watched a lot of old-school drum-corps. The man is a *machine*! :-D I'm guessing that goes all the way back to the real "manual of arms" they used to teach in the military (?).
Fantastic!!! I never new this happened! This is going on my FB page today.
LOVE THIS!!!!
That was uniform borrowed from The Anaheim Kingsmen and worn with honor. I just wish there more surviving videos from the Kingsmen that year. (sigh)
Outstanding!
Hey Robert, what did you get for winning that show ?
ok, so how did you get the bluedevils uniform?????
spin. point, shoot, spin, point, shoot, spin, point, shoot
Could there be possibly a tie for first?
beautiful performance.:)
BOB YOU ROCK! I just shared with Tom that we know a "Gong Show" celebrity from the REAL Gong Show.
loved your performance and love the rifle!!! i did my drum corp stint too!! 1982.....once it is in you you never leave!!!! i would love to spin rifle with you!!! I still spin daily!!!!!
Bob! You are not only wonderful, you are AMAZING! Haha, I loved that show... my 3 girlfriends tried out on that, but I can't remember what they did! Congrats... you are always a winner to me :))
@akac07 - I had no idea you were a Gong Show winner, let alone a Kingsmen alumnus. You may be the only person in the world to have marched in all three of DCI's first champions (even if not in the championship years). Why did we not know about this in MSARP 2006? I think Chuck Barris was on to something when he said you were once "a shy guy".
Fantastic performance! (I also like Chuck's laugh after the platypus joke.lol!)
Anaheim Kingsmen uniform
@somedude6177 - that's an Anaheim Kingsmen uniform.
Awesome!
thank you for not wearing brightly colored spandex and makeup :)
Good Job that was soo cool!
Great stuff !
disco of Firebird FTL! Some things are best not put into Disco... hahaha. But funny beats in that.
impressive!!
Agreed I would strongly encourage you to check out the kilties! Great corps!
Did you know Dave Bandy?
I did. Very well.
I was just thinking that Stravinsky was probably spinning more than the rifle, but nice job! I used to watch that show all the time, and sorry I missed you!
hahaha love the jazz version of firebird suite hahaha
So you marched 75' Kingsmen? I made the 76' snareline during auditions in the Fall od 75' but alas ended up moving to Casper after AK's demise that year. Was good friends with a couple of Kingsmen, Tommy Tewes, Kevin V and others. Great times to be involved in the sport.
Awesome performance. May I ask where you got the uniform from? :-) I marched 76' Troopers and had a blast with the Madison snareline everytime we got together. I even still have my "BALLS" button that one of them gave me. I have several friend who marched 72-74 Kingsmen and in the alumni corps that you probably know. :-)
This is FANTASTIC!!!!!! I'm lovin' some old school rifle spinning here!!! What old corps uniform is that?????????????
Go Kingsmen!
Yes, he's good, but I'm mad that a fire baton twirler who was REAAAALLY Good only got an 8 from JP Morgan and she gives this dude a 10 and a raunchy joke. yawn.
That uniform looks very much like Anahei Kingsmen!
Fucking awesome! That's great....
It looks like the Kingsmen.
Were the screaming fans in the audience drum corps friends? The ones that Chuck mentions....
Comments are divided between those who know why a guy like this stands GUARD over the tomb of the unknown soldier.......and those who don't!
Heheheheheheh . . . love it, love it! But you'll have to let me in on the joke, here --- since Mr. Amaya (sp?) is a Madison Scout, why the *Kingsman* uniform? Some sort of a dig at Anaheim, or did Madison, maybe, say "No WAY are you doing this in OUR uniform!" ? (or maybe he felt that way, himself?)
Wish I Could Have Seen You Recieve Your Money And Trofy And All Of The BALLOONS Fall.