Doc Severinsen Health & Performances

BinSB · 02-01-2006, 05:50 PM

Tony Scodwell and I have been recently informed that there are rumors circulating around a couple of trumpet message boards that Doc is gravely ill and canceling all performances this year.

There is absolutely no truth to those rumors. Doc is in fine health, his chops are great and he continues to practice 3-4 hrs a day.

I know how rumors can get started, so before making any assumptions about Doc's earthly presence (or lack thereof), please contact us here via PM or at info@docseverinsen.com.

Thank you.

Manny Laureano · 02-01-2006, 06:20 PM

Unbelievable!

It's the single worst thing about the 'net is this sort of stupid rumor mongering.

Doc is just fine and dandy and still plays the crap out of the trumpet. In the shows he plays a bit less than he used to, THAT'S IT!

Sorry you have to go to the trouble of dispelling mythology, Bernadette.

We miss you! Stay well and good luck with the business,

ML

BinSB · 02-01-2006, 06:28 PM

Ah, well, it comes with the territory, Manny. It's just really difficult when you get phone calls asking, "Heard Doc had a heart attack & died...is it true?" Doc was interviewed a couple of weeks ago & asked about the rumors (about which he knew nothing about) so you can imagine how he felt when asked about his grave illness. I thought this was already resolved so hearing today that it's on-going is rather frustrating.

At any rate, we will definitely inform you of any new developments in our business (M & me) - it is on-going. :)

Tootsall · 02-01-2006, 06:58 PM

Well, wherever it (the rumour) came from it wasn't this website! Thanks for the "preemptive strike" on it though.

mrfabulous963 · 02-01-2006, 07:35 PM

I can't believe that people would start rumors about Doc.

They were probably just jealous of his awesome trumpet skills

Jimi Michiel · 02-01-2006, 08:01 PM

When asked about his health several months before he died, Pope John Paul II replied, "I don't know, better check the papers"

Manny Laureano · 02-01-2006, 08:15 PM

Well, to paraphrase William Vacchiano, if Doc finds he can't play the way he use to he can always become first trumpet of the Minnesota Orchestra (he said the same thing about Maynard many years ago).

ML

trickg · 02-02-2006, 12:28 AM

I think that Doc has probably earned the right to play a bit less on his shows, don't you?

I saw Doc one night in Denver with the Denver symphony back in 1987. What a cool show that was and I even found myself in a short conversation with him backstage after the show. The guy is a total class act, and I even liked the smell of the cigar he was smoking. Does he still smoke them? If so, maybe that's what keeps him going because it certainly worked for George Burns.

Bob Odneal · 02-02-2006, 09:13 AM

Doc is THE BEST there ever was in my opinion. What a sound. I try to listen to his sound daily as a sound model and a reminder and I have been listening to Doc since 1967!

BinSB · 02-02-2006, 11:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trickg

The guy is a total class act, and I even liked the smell of the cigar he was smoking. Does he still smoke them? If so, maybe that's what keeps him going because it certainly worked for George Burns.

Doc still smokes cigars but occasionally takes month-long breaks from them. Doc's mother lived to 101 yrs old...so I'm betting Doc will be around for many more years.

02-01-2006, 05:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
BinSB New Friend Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 40	Doc Severinsen Health & Performances Tony Scodwell and I have been recently informed that there are rumors circulating around a couple of trumpet message boards that Doc is gravely ill and canceling all performances this year. There is absolutely no truth to those rumors. Doc is in fine health, his chops are great and he continues to practice 3-4 hrs a day. I know how rumors can get started, so before making any assumptions about Doc's earthly presence (or lack thereof), please contact us here via PM or at info@docseverinsen.com. Thank you. __________________ Bernadette Hilario Doc Severinsen Orchestras www.docseverinsen.com

02-01-2006, 06:28 PM	#3 (permalink)
BinSB New Friend Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 40	Ah, well, it comes with the territory, Manny. It's just really difficult when you get phone calls asking, "Heard Doc had a heart attack & died...is it true?" Doc was interviewed a couple of weeks ago & asked about the rumors (about which he knew nothing about) so you can imagine how he felt when asked about his grave illness. I thought this was already resolved so hearing today that it's on-going is rather frustrating. At any rate, we will definitely inform you of any new developments in our business (M & me) - it is on-going. :) __________________ Bernadette Hilario Doc Severinsen Orchestras www.docseverinsen.com

02-01-2006, 08:01 PM	#6 (permalink)
Jimi Michiel Forte User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 1,747	When asked about his health several months before he died, Pope John Paul II replied, "I don't know, better check the papers" __________________

02-02-2006, 12:28 AM	#8 (permalink)
trickg Forte User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Glen Burnie, Maryland Posts: 2,054	I think that Doc has probably earned the right to play a bit less on his shows, don't you? I saw Doc one night in Denver with the Denver symphony back in 1987. What a cool show that was and I even found myself in a short conversation with him backstage after the show. The guy is a total class act, and I even liked the smell of the cigar he was smoking. Does he still smoke them? If so, maybe that's what keeps him going because it certainly worked for George Burns. __________________ Patrick Gleason email me at: trickg1@hotmail.com "What we do in life echoes in eternity" "At my signal, unleash hell." - Maximus Decimus Meridius

02-02-2006, 09:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bob Odneal Pianissimo User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 116	Doc is THE BEST there ever was in my opinion. What a sound. I try to listen to his sound daily as a sound model and a reminder and I have been listening to Doc since 1967! __________________ Bob Odneal Casual Double High "C" method on CD www.bobodneal.com

02-01-2006, 06:20 PM	#2 (permalink)
Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	Unbelievable! It's the single worst thing about the 'net is this sort of stupid rumor mongering. Doc is just fine and dandy and still plays the crap out of the trumpet. In the shows he plays a bit less than he used to, THAT'S IT! Sorry you have to go to the trouble of dispelling mythology, Bernadette. We miss you! Stay well and good luck with the business, ML

02-01-2006, 06:58 PM	#4 (permalink)
Tootsall Fortissimo User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Yee HAW! Posts: 4,641	Well, wherever it (the rumour) came from it wasn't this website! Thanks for the "preemptive strike" on it though.

02-01-2006, 07:35 PM	#5 (permalink)
mrfabulous963 Piano User Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 287	I can't believe that people would start rumors about Doc. They were probably just jealous of his awesome trumpet skills

02-01-2006, 08:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
Manny Laureano Utimate User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: USA Posts: 5,989	Well, to paraphrase William Vacchiano, if Doc finds he can't play the way he use to he can always become first trumpet of the Minnesota Orchestra (he said the same thing about Maynard many years ago). ML

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