Denis Wick article on Facebook

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Denis Wick article on Facebook

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Recommend this lengthy but interesting autobiographical article by Denis Wick on Facebook,
https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php? ... 87&fref=nf" target="_blank .
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This is a fascinating read, a first-person "I was there" history of Tubists that low-brass legend Denis Wick has met and performed with in his lifetime.
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Oy, some of us are in a category that influenced Denis Wick’s life: Tuba payers.

Yes, I payed for my tubas.
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