*The 1st Annual Texas BigBeat event was held on Sunday, October 21, 2007 at the Humble Civic Arena. 438 drummers from as far away as Mexico gathered to play drumsets simultaenously in an attempt to break the current Guinness World Record held by the Woodstick event in Seattle. In 2006 Woodstick set the record (their 4th year) with 533 drummers! Seattle had 264 drummers their first year. Texas BigBeat set an awesome record for their first year and still has the vision for claiming the world record.

The Texas BigBeat honors drummers of all ages and all levels for their love of drumming and provides them with an opportunity to have their drumming make a difference in our communities. Over $36,000 has been raised for an educational program entitled "No More Victims" which helps children whose parents are incarcerated to learn how to create a positive and productive future for themselves. Donations are still coming in due to the many drummers who created their own "Drummer's Page" at www.firstgiving.com/cherishourchildren. You can still make a donation in honor of one of the drummers who participated in Texas BigBeat 2007.

438 drummers gathered at the Humble Civic Arena on Sunday to express their passion for drumming while raising money for Cherish Our Children International. Over $36,000 was raised to support the “No More Victims” program in providing educational programs for at-risk children who have grown up around violence and can now learn how to create a positive and productive future for themselves.

Rod Ryan, 94.5 “The Buzz”, kicked things off with a Texas size welcome and drum roll and played throughout the event right on stage. Although we fell short 96 drummers (we needed each and every one of you!), the energy, enthusiasm and experience was priceless. We set an awesome first year record for Texas.

Under the direction of Dr. Aubrey Tucker, conductor of the Houston Dynamo pep band, the drummers played along to Deep in the Heart of Texas, Sharp-Dresssed Man, Cold Shot, Hawaii Five-O, Wipe Out, On the Road Again, We Will Rock You, Kashmere and the Texas BigBeat 101.

There were drummers of all ages, all levels, including “Ringo Rod” and Sharkey from the Aquarium Restaurant. Two drummers flew in from Mexico just for the event and drummers drove in from as far away as Louisiana.

Thanks to ALL THE DRUMMERS who came out to be part of the first ever Texas BigBeat event! We look forward to seeing all of you again next year!

*Taken from www.texasbigbeat.com

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