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John Latour

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Rick Flessner lives in Roberts, IL
with his wife of 29 years, Debbie.
They have 3 children -
Erich, Rachel & Kathryn.
Rick is employed by the
Illinois Department of Transportation
and he also stays busy serving
as the Roberts Village Board President.
He hopes soon to change
that title to "Most High Omnipotent Ruler".

I began playing "drums" with pencils on coffee cans while I was still in diapers. Unfortunately, that was only five years ago!! Just kidding! I've always been tapping on things. The drummer who was the greatest influence on me was Ringo Starr, of the Beatles. I first saw Ringo play on the "Ed Sullivan Show" when I was 9 years old. I knew then I wanted to play drums in a band.

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This was followed by membership in Shiloh, Country Sunshine, Act Three, Polaris, Orion, Bement Country Opry gigs, Susan Williams & the Midnight Rider Band and now with both Back Paiges (classic rock) and Silver Wings (country & oldies) bands.

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I'm having a great time playing with good musicians, as well as good people.  I guess the money is nice, but it is hard to put a price on all the friendships, experiences, and the good times I've had playing music. 

My long-term goal is to learn to play another instrument, perhaps the zither, autoharp, harpsichord, recorder or the illudium Q-36 explosive space modulator.

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My dream was to play at the Ford County Fair Grounds dance building, in Melvin, Illinois (and I have done so a few times)! The first organized band was of course Beginning Band in the 5th grade, followed by Concert Band and Jazz Band. Our first garage band was a 10-piece brass band named the "Clergymen" in 1970.

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Rick jokes with former Midnight Rider
bandmate & guitarist Dave Stone
 
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The birthday boy in '02...
its always nice to get "lei-d"
on your birthday!!
 

Come out to hear Back Paiges & Silver Wings soon!  We always have a good time and enjoy making new friends.

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