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Tuesday, January 15, 2019
Donald 'Dante' Drowty
Lead singer of one-hit wonders Dante & the Evergreens ('Alley Oop' -- the Hollywood Argyles' version is one we remember today); continued as a songwriter and producer. Missing and presumed dead in Camp Fire. Via Newsweek.
This man may well have saved my life when he gave me a guitar and a challenge over 50 years ago! I've checked in from time-to-time, sometimes with many years having passed, but lost contact after the fire.
Don is humble man I am hotelier I was GM At Ramada hotel during Camp Paradise Ca Devastating Fire Don was very active back In 2019 I wish him well he. Recognize and Present Disaster Salute including his all Buddies in News Paper Thank you Don hope you’re well God Bless Don
Don did not die in the Camp Fire, I spoke to him for a few weeks afterward and then lost touch after I knew he’d found permanent shelter.
ReplyDeleteDonald Drowty was saved thru the fire, has had bad accident a year or so ago, now living in Retirement Center, Chico Ca
ReplyDeleteSaw Don today. Living in Chico fighting the food fight helping others. Good man.
ReplyDeleteDo you know if he is still there? I would love to talk to him again!
DeleteThis man may well have saved my life when he gave me a guitar and a challenge over 50 years ago! I've checked in from time-to-time, sometimes with many years having passed, but lost contact after the fire.
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DeleteDon is humble man I am hotelier I was GM
ReplyDeleteAt Ramada hotel during Camp Paradise Ca
Devastating Fire Don was very active back
In 2019 I wish him well he. Recognize and
Present Disaster Salute including his all
Buddies in News Paper Thank you Don hope you’re well God Bless Don
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