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Happy, Happy Birthday To Herman Matthews — The World’s Best Drummer….
Thursday, December 28th, 2006…..and a great guy!
Today is Herman’s birthday
A special one this year
For in the midst of all the good music
Two thousand six brought a moment of fear.
Now fully recovered
Herman’s looking better than ever
Would we miss this chance to send good wishes?
Absolutely, positively NEVER!
Happy, happy birthday, Herman
You are music to our ears
A terrific drummer, an amazing person
May the best be yours in the coming year.
While we do not ever presume to speak for other fans — and this stab at poetry doesn’t really express the admiration and affection we have for Herman — we are sure you join us in wishing Herman a year of good health, good music and loads of joy.
—Ellen & Ursula, 12/28/06
(Photo of Herman onstage at Chumash Casino, California, June 24, 2005 courtesy of dwightmccann.com. We must note how much trimmer Herman is today.)
December 28th, 2006 at 3:30 am
Many happy returns of the day, Herman. Wishing you health and happiness in 2007!
December 28th, 2006 at 7:15 am
A very Happy Birthday and best wishes for a spectacular 2007 for The World’s Best Drummer. I just love this guy!!!
December 28th, 2006 at 7:55 am
Happy Birthday Herman!! Best wishes on your birthday and the rest of the year.
December 28th, 2006 at 8:56 am
Happy Birthday Herman! You very graciously signed an autograph for me and my husband ( On a Tom Album) in August of this year after a show at the MGM. Thank you and Blessings to you today and for the year to come!
December 28th, 2006 at 9:18 am
Happy Birthday to the world’s best drummer and a wonderful guy. Health, happiness and best wishes for 2007.
December 28th, 2006 at 1:03 pm
Best wishes to Herman for a fabulous day filled with love, family, friends and lots of presents! May all of your dreams and wishes come true this year. Here’s your horoscope for 2007 from today’s LA Times ; ))
Today’s birthday (Dec. 28). It’s a freeform year. You decide what types of experiences you’d like to attract — for instance, more communicative relationships and greater financial resources — and let your life take whatever direction it will to fill in the blanks. This level of flexibility takes guts, which you have plenty of this year. Aries and Taurus people adore you. Your lucky numbers are: 6, 17, 54, 25 and 36.
December 28th, 2006 at 4:01 pm
Happy birthday to you.
December 29th, 2006 at 9:45 am
Happy Birthday to a very fine human being. Meeting you this year was one of the highlights of 2006. Am looking forward to the release of your CD. Best wishes to you and your family. Sandy
December 29th, 2006 at 4:38 pm
Happy Birthday Herman! I’ve talked with you several times in Atlantic City N.J., and you are truely an amazing drummer! Looking forward to seeing you in 2007! Keep up the great work!!!
January 1st, 2007 at 8:43 pm
Oh my goodness, thank you all for the birthday wishes. It has been a pleasure getting to know the Tom Jones fans. Let’s make 2007 count and let’s have fun!!!! God keep you all strong!!
—Herman