Phil Vilardi
August 1, 2008
Are We related? My family is from Long Island we originated from Polizzi Generosa in sicily.
Frank Vilardi: Guestbook
Philip Ashley
July 19, 2008
Hi Frank,
Nice website. It's been a long time.
Always liked the way you played.
Sounds like things are good with you.
Best wishes,
Philip Ashley
Joe DiIorio
July 3, 2008
Hi Frank,
WOW - Her's a blast from the past. 40 years in a heartbeat! Long time since LHS. Andrew De Joseph emailed me the link to your website. It looks great. Looks like you are keeping quite busy and happy. It would be great to catch up on (real) old times. Stay well paesan!
Joe
Andrew De Joseph
June 18, 2008
Very classy website, Frank. I'm very thankful for the info you sent me. I appreciate it very much. Proud to see you've been so successful. Keep up the Drumming!
Laura Morgan
April 22, 2008
Frank, it was great to see you Saturday night.....you're looking good. Tell Donna hello from me and will catch you again soon.
Love ya.
Laura
Big Al
March 9, 2008
Frank - loved your drumming for They Might Be Giants, Stubb's venue, Austin, Texas (March 2008). You looked liked the happiest man on the stage! Do you always have that much fun playing live? I want your job.
"Not Bill"
February 3, 2008
"your photo page- last shot....
Quite a surprise
Hall High School or Trinity College - both in West Hartford, as best I can recall ....after all 35 years is a long time ago
So how surprised might you be right now
"Now in Orlando"
biff
January 30, 2008
congratulations on your upcoming TMBG shows! have fun. :-D
John Vilardi
January 9, 2008
If your ever in Florida i'll be there to see ya play
Debbie D.
January 2, 2008
*drumroll*
HAPPY NEW YEAR, Frank! I hope you manage to 'stick' to any New Year resolutions you make!
May you have a very good and prosperous 2008...
Debbie
x
Rod B
October 15, 2007
I was watching the new PBS series "The Mysterious Human Heart" when I noticed that Michael Bacon was credited with the music on the second episode "The Spark of Life". I liked the way the episode started with a cool drummer playing some beats to illustrate the heartbeat rhythm. I saw the drummer and thought he looked familiar, and then I saw him running in the episode, and again I thought he looked really familiar. And then I took out my signed Forosoco CD and looked at the artists, and sure enough it was you playing drums and running! I thought it was cool that you were featured in the episode.
I recognized you because I worked for the sound company when you and the Bacon Brothers played at the Planet Hollywood in Houston and Dallas on March 15 and 16, 1998. I have not seen you since then, so I thought I'd say hello, and let you know that it was a pleasure working with you. Maybe we'll cross paths again some day. Take care Frank.
Rod
Ed Teta
October 3, 2007
E OCT 80
Stuart Zff
October 1, 2007
Yo, looks good and I don't recall seeing you play such a small kit like the one in the photo in the basement. I dig the color too ! Just got back from the road. Played Austin Tx w/War and it was one of the best gigs we did this year. Good Bar B Q too. Let us know when you'll be out this way again. We need to play
Susan
September 6, 2007
Nice web page!!!!!
Patti
September 3, 2007
Just had to drop a note to say... My husband and I saw you play with the Bacon Brothers this past weekend at the Chatham Fair. It was excellent! I am from Long Island and my maiden name is Vilardi. It is not a common surname . . . and that there must be a bald gene in the Vilardi heritage!...Because my four brothers all are bald or close to it! Do you know if your family immigrated from Palermo or Polizzi Generosa, Sicily...?? If I don't hear from you, I will understand! Just wanted to say Great Music!! And proud to have been a Vilardi myself!
Rudy Jr.
August 17, 2007
Sorry about the car!
P.S. nice site well laid out. We should get together soon!
dizziness
August 15, 2007
regularly! nice site updated its cool ,
Debbie D.
July 3, 2007
Hi Frank,
Just popping in to say Hello! Really miss not seeing you over here. I hope you get on ok with your MySpace page, then I can add you as a friend!
Take care,
Debbie
x
Fred Danner
May 22, 2007
Frank, remember the gig at Jacks, in Cambridge, where Davis had to leave the stage every 5 minutes because of an intestinal virus? Or maybe the gig in Hull, when you and I wern't exactly sure what was happening?
Laura Morgan
April 17, 2007
Hey guy, it was great to see you at the "Birch" and thanks for the introduction to Kevin Bacon. It was fun! Have you framed the blueprint yet? :)
Laura
March 28, 2007
Looking forward to seeing you at the 'birch' on Friday.
Laura
Guy Tricarico
March 6, 2007
Frank have not seen you since 1970 used to be at your house everyday with Rudy Glad you are doing so well always knew you would you were a great drummer then cant imagine how great you are now P.S. I remember you with the hair
Michela Musolino
February 8, 2007
Frank,
Great music!!!!
Pace & Cose Belle,
Michela
Jill
January 31, 2007
Oops! Hit the enter button a bit too early there :) It was the shock of seeing those pics of you with hair LOL! Wow - you look soooo different! Great to see you tho in all your other "lives".....please keep sharing, maybe we can share some of us without wrinkles (pre hubby and kids that would be then!)
Jill
January 31, 2007
OMG FRANK!!
Jackie G
January 30, 2007
Frank,
Love the new photos you have added. Especially the ones with you & hair !!!!
Jackie
Angie J
January 28, 2007
Frank -- I'm sorry to hear the news about getting "let go" (as they say) from Donny's band. It will never be the same without you guys. I will be keeping tabs on you here on your site and hoping to catch you somewhere, sometime soon! Your talent is amazing!! Keep in touch!
Karen O
January 26, 2007
Hi Frank
So upset to hear the news that you and the boys will no longer be with Donny - it really will never be the same. Chatting with you guys after the shows was all part of the concert experience for some of us.
You are truly the some of the nicest and most talented musicians I have ever had the pleasure of meeting and I hope we get a chance to meet up again some day soon?
Love
Karen O
Patty
January 24, 2007
About time Frank! So sorry to hear about the band. Wishing you all the best in your endeavors. You will always be in my heart. Concerts will not be the same. You guys are family!
You totally rock!
Love ~n~ hugs,
Patty (ppl)
:-)
Patti
January 24, 2007
Frank,
It's about time, awesome site! Love the music and the links. Nice to see Donna's link too. Too bad we can't see the pictures from high school LOL.
Patti
Fran Cape Cod
January 23, 2007
Great site Frank.:) Sorry to hear you will not be touring with Donny. :( You will be missed..
Good luck in all you do, with your talent, I'm sure we will be seeing more of you.
FranC
Kim
January 23, 2007
Hi Frank.
Im so sorry to hear you, Paul, Jason and Kevin will no longer be coming to entertain us here in the UK.
I'm sure you are aware of the strength of feeling about this by now so i wont waffle on but just want to know we will continue to support you all in anyway we can and hope maybe one day our paths with cross again.
Kim x
Vicky Deigman
January 23, 2007
You live and learn hey! Just know that your friends will always be here for you. The only thing I can say is that things happen for a reason - you just have to get those Bacon Brothers to come and tour in the UK! At least New York is only a short plane ride away. Hope to see you soon. You just keep being true to yourself and you won't go far wrong. I told you Merthyr Tydfil was the worst town in the UK so you won't be missing anything!!!
Love and hugs as always
Vicky
Tracey Wood
January 22, 2007
Hi Frank,
Sorry to hear the news. Donny concerts won't be the same without you, Paul, Jason and Kevin. What a team you all were. I wish you all the best in whatever you do. Good luck and keep on drumming. You are awesome!
Love
Tracey (UK)
Surinder
January 22, 2007
Hi Frank
Just wanted to let you know how shocked and dissapointed I am to hear the news. You guys were always fantastic and such good fun - it'll be really strange going to a Donny concert and you guys not being there!! You will all be missed. Good luck in all you do and hope to see you in concert soon. Take care Frank and all the best to your wife too.
Too shocked to say anything else at the moment.
love
Surinder
sue
January 22, 2007
sorry to hear about you guys, its not going to be the same without
just cant understand it at all, but as another door gets slammed another opens up just as quickly and with your talent i expect to hear about your exploits, well drumsticks will keep us updated!!!
all the best for the future
sue
Trish
January 21, 2007
Hello Frank,
Sorry that the first time I visit your site is to say goodbye. For what its worth I think the way your 'leaving' Donny's band was handled atrociously, and I hope you know that a fair good few of us dont believe the hype that surrounded it. Good luck with all you choose do - I'm sure you'll be a great success,
All the best,
Trish (Liverpool, UK)
Yve
January 21, 2007
Hi Frank
The gigs just won't be the same without you and the other guys, we will so miss you all.
Good luck in all your future projects.
Yvex
Brenda G - New York
January 20, 2007
Frank,
So glad your site is finally up and running.
You are one awesome drummer.
I am still in shock about the news of Donny's Band. It won't be the same without you guys.
Hope to see you with the Bacon Brothers sometime.
Best Wishes,
Brenda G :)
Blink
January 20, 2007
Hi Frank im gutted at whats happened to you guys.You was all part of every gig,u all spent so much time with us we had some laughs.
If ever you get to play in the UK let us know OK?
And as Jack says maybe we can come and see ya at BBkings
Good luck all you do,
Love Blink xx
Jackie G
January 20, 2007
Hey Frank
Looks like Martin & I will have to come over to BBKings if you wont be coming to Wales after all.. Can't believe the news!!!
Hope you are feeling OK. Speak soon
Jackie
Karen (Cape Cod)
January 19, 2007
Frank,
Great site. Enjoyed reading your story!
Very sad to hear that you won't be joining Donny on tour.
Take care. Hope to see you soon . . . somewhere.
All the best,
Karen
janis
January 19, 2007
Just heard the news , and like Jill I'm puzzled too ! You and the others will be sorely missed.
Janis x
Jill
January 19, 2007
Just heard the news Frank! I am totally gobsmacked! What the heck is going on ? Can't imagine a gig without you up there banging those drums and illuminating the whole theatre with the spotlight bouncing off your head ;)
Seriously though ....what a bummer! You will all be missed. Won't be the same without you guys there
Hugs
Jill
xx
marc warshawsky
January 19, 2007
Frank...very cool!!!
Wish my photos from the world of computers were as cool.
For those of you reading the guest book, I have lots of mental images of Frank back in high school ... too bad we didn't have digital cameras then.
tracey stephens
January 14, 2007
Frank,
You rock!
love, Tracey
PS Your website is pretty cool, too! Hadn't heard about the going to jail in Norway story. Yikes!
cubby
January 14, 2007
Hey Frank, Cubby here, happy new year!
site looks great!
Drop a dime on me when you come to Minneapolis.
Anton Sanko
January 14, 2007
Frank - you rule my rhythmic unviverse!
Thanks for everything....
Anton
JB Moore
January 14, 2007
Nice site, Frank. Please put up a picture or two of how you have the studio set up.
cinerelimolimousterly,
Vinton Hometuck Flegboon
Q-Tipper to the Stars
diane Scanlon
January 14, 2007
Nice job frank! We need to talk about projects coming up.
Di
Phil Beaumont
January 13, 2007
Hey Frank it's been some time ! -
your site looks great - I see you are in the UK in June would be great to meet up again.
Phil
Peggy Anglin
January 12, 2007
Hey Frank-
Great start on your website! I'm one of ther donny.commers and met you at the ice cream store in Vegas! You were great to sit and talk with us. We love you being part of Donny's band and look forward to seeing you at the Orleans in March!!
Peggy
Linda Perry
January 12, 2007
Your site is great! Hope to see you in LV in March
Gina Hamari
January 11, 2007
Nice website! Looking forward to VEGAS!
Matt Patuto
January 10, 2007
Frank,
Great site - good font, nice color, good layout - if you weren't such a damn good drummer you could design sites!
Peace,
Matt
Yve
January 10, 2007
Hi Frank
Site looks great! Loved reading the bio page. Have to agree with Vicky you need more photos,but i'm sure they will all start come flooding in :)
Take Care
Yvex
Jackie Gray
January 10, 2007
HI Frank
Loving the site, and like Debbie, I agree that there is lots you have been hiding from us!! - It was so interesting reading your bio.
The photos are amazing and don't forget Bella would love to help you out. Especially the one with the purple santa hat. I will pass on the link to her.
Lets hope this gets you noticed for the amazing drummer and person that you are.
Jackie
Debbie D.
January 10, 2007
Hi Frank,
Thanks for the link! I love the website! As you know, I've been wanting you to have another for ages and now you have one it's definitely been worth the wait! It's down on on my favourites list already. I especially love the colours and layout.. great job!
I enjoyed reading your fascinating Bio.. (there were a few things I hadn't known!) and I also love the photos. If you want more I'll search my files and see if I have any I can send you...
Wishing you all the best with the website... you deserve it!
Must get back on my drumkit kit again.....!
Debbie D.
Vicky Deigman
January 9, 2007
Hey Frank
Site looks very classy. You need some more photos though so I will have to dig some out and email them to you!!
Congratulations on the site - great to see you up and running.
Love Vicky