Let me introduce myself

Hello everyone,

I was born in 1943, Raphael Victor Angelo Angelillo, in Quebec City, Canada, my parents being of Italian origin.  Having passed my life in the Arts, I've travelled ten years with different rock bands, mostly with Les Mégatones, a Quebec-based instrumental band.  About twenty years as a graphic artist specializing in printed magazines, before launching my own musician magazine, Musicien Québécois .  I met Serge Gamache, who became the perfect business partner, he, on the business/administrative side, and me, handling the artistic side of things, the perfect match !   The magazine later changed name to Muzik Etc / Drums Etc, distributed across Canada , a bilingual publication catering to student and pro musicians alike .

My baby is the Montreal Drum Fest, now in its 18th year !
A festival which presents the best drummers in the world.
Motivation for all drummers, including myself !
www.montrealdrumfest.com

I have a great family, met my wife Michelle in the 60s, two great kids, a son Jim, a daughter, Catherine, and four great grandkids !  Michelle passed away on September 11, 2008, battling cancer.  She taught me that life goes on .  Life is a day by day thing !  Enjoy each day.  C'est la vie !

With this blog, I will keep you posted on my activities as well as post photos of my favourite moments . I might even share my views on several subjects like the music industry, world politics, etc.  It might get hot in here !

Ralph Angelillo