CA: Honorary Benefit / Mr. Eddie Drake /Cocky Bull Opry Hall

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 16 Sep 2007 1:22 am

On Saturday,October 20th,2007 come join us in a Honorary Benefit for our Musician Brother Mr.Eddie Drake.Brother Eddie has Prostate Cancer & they caught it to late.So,Ron Epperson & Myself with Carol & Mike of The Cocky Bull Opry Hall are putting on this tribute for him while he's still with us.Let's make it a Family affair in helping Brother Eddie have a special day of joy with the people he loves,us.Some of the great Artist he has worked with are Freddie Hart,Merle Haggard,Charley Pride,Johnny Paycheck and many,many more.The time is from 10:00am til?, Location is Highway 395 & the corner of Palmdale Road right across the street from my good family,Stater Brothers SuperMarket.I will post the names of who will be appering when they get aboard. Here are just a few for sure. Jay Dee Maness,Larry Settle,Southern Spirit Band. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.,c/o Eddie Drake P. O. Box 5412,Buena Park,Calif.90620 If you want to make a Donation make it out to"Eddie Drake",I know he to proud to say,but,he sure can use it.God Bless!!

Charles Curtis · Post by **Charles Curtis** » 16 Sep 2007 12:38 pm

I believe Eddie is an ex marine if my memory serves me right. Jay Dee used to play in his band long ago.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 16 Sep 2007 12:48 pm

Hello Charles Curtis,you're right EDDIE is a (ex)Marine-always. Also,Jay Dee did play in Eddie's Band at the Ace's Club in La Puente,Ca. Good Memory! Thanks for your respond.Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Pigeons.

Jerry Hayes R.I.P. · Post by **Jerry Hayes R.I.P.** » 16 Sep 2007 2:45 pm

Leo, as you know, I did a stint in Eddy's band on steel guitar at the "Next Time Country" in Covina as well as some other things. I can't be there but I'll be sure to send a donation. I can't believe this! A few months ago I sent Eddy a CD of a live show we did around 1980 or so and he was happy to get it. I'll send him a card at home also....JH in Va.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 17 Sep 2007 6:45 pm

Hello Jerry,Eddy taken it all in with high Spirit.I talked to Billy Mize yesterday 9/16 and he's coming out to support Eddie's Benefit. Sure wish you could be he,but,I know how you feel about our backyard. Also,Larry Settle's wife Joyce passed away and we took her ashes out to sea today 9/17. Some other good friends of our are coming too that said so. Archie Francis,Brad Lewis,Bobby Jay,Tom Lattimer & as more come aboard I'll post. Thanks for your support in what we do out Brother Jerry & Kay. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Pigeons with Clip Wings.

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 18 Sep 2007 9:06 pm

Leo, I'll try to make it, sorry to hear about Eddie.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 19 Sep 2007 6:49 pm

Bump: John I hope you can make it for Eddy Drake.Please pass this on to the brother so don't know about this forum. Thanks for your support in the thing I put on. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.& Pigeons with Clip Wings.

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 19 Sep 2007 7:12 pm

Leo, how about putting up some bio info about Eddie, not everyone knows him or his activities in SoCal.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 20 Sep 2007 9:47 pm

Hey Brother John,I was waiting until some more of the forum brothers like yourself got on.But,I'll do a little run down. Eddy Drake and his band played all over Southern Caliorina in these Night Clubs.The Palomino in North Hollywood,Ace,s in La Puente,Miller's Cave,Blue Room in La Puente with Johnny Paycheck on Steel Guitar,D.J. Ranch in North Long Beach,Nashville West in El Monte.He also was A Disc Jockey on KKAR Radio Station in Pomona,Calif.A Songwriter,Guitarist & Entertainer with a smooth voice. If these three Academy of Country Music AWARD WINNERS come out Al Bruno-Guitarist in winning Ten Times, Jay Dee Maness -Steel-Guitar in winning fifteen times & Archie Francis on Drums in winning Ten Times we would have half of the TONY BOOTH Band. I know Jay Dee & Archie are coming,haven't heard any thing yet from Al Bruno. It's gonna be a great day for EDDY. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Pigeons

Dale Bennett · Post by **Dale Bennett** » 21 Sep 2007 8:38 am

Hi guy, I'm going to do my best to be there. I worked with Eddie in the late 60's before I moved to OKC. Al Bruno, Archie Francis and me went to work with Eddie at the Ace's Club at the same time when we were working together, Jay Dee was already there. Later Carl Walden came with us, also Peaches Price, and others. Seems like even tho some of us had our own bands or other things going so many of us passed thru the Eddie Drake band some time or another. He's a good man and I love him. db

Herb Steiner · Post by **Herb Steiner** » 21 Sep 2007 4:44 pm

I used to watch Eddie all the time on Cal's Corral (KCOP Channel 13, Sunday 12-3), and got to play with him once at the Blue Room. Best wishes to Mr. Drake, and I hope all turns out well for the benefit. He's a SoCal legend, fer sure.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 25 Sep 2007 7:35 pm

Hey Brother Dale Bennett,I hope all is well with you and John.It would be great to see you and not only that,but,to have you playing Bass-Guitar with Al,Jay Dee & Archie,Boy,What Memories that would give us in Honor of Eddy's Day. I heard from Ron Epperson that Johnny Davis is coming! Dean Lane is for sure.Thanks for everybody's support in this Honor-Benefit for Mr. Eddy Drake. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 26 Sep 2007 4:31 pm

Hey Gang,It has been confirmed that Mr.Al Bruno will be coming to Eddy's Honorary Benefit 10/20/07 at the Cocky Bull Opry Hall in Victorville,California the Home of Joe Eiffert's Southern Spirit Band. Starting time will be 10:00 am Til. Thanks for your Support in this Honor for Mr.EDDY DRAKE. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Ron Epperson.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 28 Sep 2007 7:01 pm

Hello to everybody from Mr. Eddy Drake.I had a nice visit with Eddy & his Wife today & he's in high Spirit thanks to so many of you calling him. I called Mr.Billy Mize while I was there & they had a great visit on the phone talking about things. This Honorary-Benefit is looking great.With Support from my good friend Mr.Bill Georgi at Toad Radio 1350 am in Riverside,Calif.& Keri Lynn at K-cat Radio Station 107.1 fm in the high desert of Victorville,calif.,& Kfrg 95.1 fm Jeff Davis, God knows we just need Shawn Parr to help us at Go-Country 105 fm and will have full support of our neightborhood air waves,like it should be. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Pigeons

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 29 Sep 2007 10:28 pm

Bump:In spirit of our Musician Steel Guitarist brother " Carl West ",his son Larry has confirmed that he'll be at " Eddy Drake's " Honor-Benefit on 10/20/07 at the Cocky Bull Opry Hall in Victorville,Calif. Also confirmed is Merhorse Records Recording Artist " Marjorie Michelle Rose ".Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 3 Oct 2007 6:19 pm

Bump; I want to thank all you forum brothers & sisters for calling Eddy at home. you are making his Spirit bright in his fight for life.He is looking forward in seeing many of you at the Cocky Bull Opry Hall in Victorville,California on 10/20/07.Leo J.eiffert,Jr.

Bob Tuttle · Post by **Bob Tuttle** » 3 Oct 2007 7:41 pm

I worked with Eddie for several months at the Blue Room back in the early '60s. Please give him my best wishes.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 3 Oct 2007 8:14 pm

Hello Bob Tuttle,The Blue Room was a lot of fun at the after hour Jam session.That was the school of real Country music from Eddy,Paycheck,Bobby Garlin,Al Bruno,Jay Dee Maness,Archie Francis and so many other Musicians who we all learned from.I remember you from those days.I will give your regards to Eddy.I will be seing him tomorrow. Thanks for your respond. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Pigeons

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 7 Oct 2007 7:38 pm

Once again to all who are coming to Eddy Drake's Honorary-Benefit & all the phone calls you have given him.The support from our forum family has been great to EDDY. It's just around the corner & the party is on.God knows I am so thankful to all you who are coming for Eddy Drake. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 10 Oct 2007 5:37 pm

Bump: we be ready to pick soon for brother Eddy Drake's Honorary - Benefit at The Cocky Bull Opry Hall in Victorville,California on 10/20/07. Just across the street From Stater Brothers Supermarket on the Corner of Highway 395 & PalmDale Road. Kids are welcome too! You won't hear this much great Country Music all in one place live from the world's greatest Musicians anywhere. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr.

Thom Beeman · Post by **Thom Beeman** » 11 Oct 2007 9:38 am

L.J., Last night at 7:10, The Cocky Bull, closed it's doors. The Sheriffs department was called out to keep the peace. Dispute between owner's. As of this morning they say the closure is indefinitely. You may want to call them.

Harley Morris · Post by **Harley Morris** » 11 Oct 2007 6:35 pm

Leo:

I was going to write you to say that I would not be able to make the benefit for Eddie because I am going to South Carolina to attend our grand-daughter's wedding. If the prior post is valid, it looks like bad news.. The "Cocky Bull" is/was a really neat place to play. I played there in 1990 while on tour with Hank Thompson. I met Eddie back in 1959 or 60, while I was in the Marine Corps. He was playing in some beer bar, and he had a non-pedal steel player named Carl Hoyt working in his band. I was wondering if anyone reading this has any info on Carl. I would really appreciate hearing from anyone who knows his whereabouts..

Regards, Harley Morris

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 11 Oct 2007 9:02 pm

Thanks Tom Beeman for your info! At this time it is true that the Cocky Bull Opry Hall is Closed. Due to the fact that the Owners are reconstructing it's personnel.That's why, why the sheriff department was called out.Remember what I keep saying on this FORUM their is a right and a wrong.Sometimes the wrong it what hurts the right. Keep that in mind as to what people who are running around Victoville crying the blues to other Culb owners who are looking for work.On Saturday October 20th,2007 we will have our Honorary-Benefit for Mr. Eddy Drake as set 10:00am til? The Doors will be open. It is not Cancelled. Just some hot shots who really don't want me to have this for Eddy.This is nothing new about the order these people do at me. Yes,I know who they are & that's O.K. cause it all in God hands anyway.See you on the 20th of this Month. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. PS.If you would like to help Eddy out with a little donation with out me in it,Call him at 909-923-5603 or send it in care of Eddy Drake at P.O.Box 5412,Buena Park,Calif.90620

Thom Beeman · Post by **Thom Beeman** » 11 Oct 2007 10:29 pm

L.J., good news. We had dinner there the other night and was dissappointed. The manager said they were looking for new kitchen help. Good band, old country.

LJ Eiffert · Post by **LJ Eiffert** » 12 Oct 2007 7:56 am

Hey Harley Morris,I'm sorry to hear you won't be able to be at Eddy Drake's Horonary Benefit.I'll tell all who you know hi for you. It's always fun pickin' good ole Country Westren Swing & rock with you no matter what specialty instrument you want me to play. Leo J.Eiffert,Jr. & Pigeons Band.