List. There was an entertainer here in the Elkhart, Indiana area, back in the last 70's and early 80's, by the name of Gary Rink, who played in a lounge, "The Dock", I believe, at Diamond Lake. He had modified the hammers, in the console, with thumb tacks and played and sang. He would pack the place 5 or 6 nights a week. Made an LP, and then moved to Florida and continued playing in clubs. I believe he was killed in an auto accident. One hell-of-an entertainer and the people loved him. He had a very large brandy glass sitting on the lid of the piano and the customers would stuff it full of dollars several times a night. You couldn't stump him with a request, he knew every song, the verse and the chorus, melody and lyrics, and he'd modulate from one key to another and then tie in two or three songs into a medley. He reminds me today of my friend and college roommate, Dick Day of Marshall, Michigan, a fellow piano technician, musician, piano player and singer, that entertains in that area. Except Dick uses an electronic paino and syth with out the thumb tacks. Enough reminiscing for today, have a great day and remember to always hire live entertainers and down with the DJ's. Regards, Gordon Holley, Goshen, Indiana
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