The Gene Krupa Story “syncopated versions” of Ave Maria when he should be listening to hymns in a quiet, penitent reverie; even after a year there, he cannot shake his dreams of becoming a musician. The priest who is his advisor suspects Krupa's interest is waning and reminds him that the priesthood is "a fulfillment, not a penance". He advises Gene to take summer vacation at home to consider if this life-choice is "meant to be". At home, his old pals are playing in a local speakeasy. Krupa gently rubs the drum set's crash cymbal between his thumb and forefinger; his friend Eddie asks
Gene Wooten career he was best known for playing on Patty Loveless' award winning acoustic album, Mountain Soul. Wooten’s craftsmanship with wooden instruments of all kinds impressed his peers. He worked for various musical instrument manufacturers, repairing instruments for some of the world’s most famous Bluegrass musicians. He was especially appreciated for his ability to work on the dobro. Gene Wooten Gene Wooten (June 5, 1953 in Franklinton, NC – November 7, 2001 in Nashville, TN) was an American dobro player and multi-instrumentalist. Wooten became serious about playing music professionally while a student at Appalachian State University in Boone, NC, and ultimately