Rock The Rhythm, Beat The Odds World Record Attempt, May 18, 2012
Photos: Stephen K. Peeples
An estimated 11,000 Santa Clarita Valley sixth- and seventh-graders, local educators, business people, dignitaries, residents and College of the Canyons students converged on COC's Cougar Stadium Friday morning, May 18, in an apparently successful attempt to set new Guinness World Records for the largest percussion ensemble and the largest drum ensemble. Guinness certification was pending at post time.
John Densmore, formerly of The Doors, marvels at the 7,500 kids below on the Cougar Stadium field.
It was a remarkable experience few of us have ever known, much less had a chance to share with so many of our SCV family members, friends and neighbors.
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"Rock the Rhythm, Beats the Odds" Stories on HometownStation.com:
05-18-12: Thousands Drum In World Record Attempt At COC
05-17-12: Mickey Hart Ready To Rock The Rhythm' In World Record Attempt Friday
05-08-12: Four More Star Drummers Added To World Record Attempt
05-02-12: Skyblue Mesa Students to 'Rock The Rhythm' In World Record Attempt At COC May 18
04-26-12: Peeples Place At KHTS: Densmore Of The Doors To 'Rock The Rhythm' At COC May 18
04-19-12: All Hands On Drums For World Record Attempt At COC May 18
03-06-12: Rock The Rhythm Hopes To Create Record-Breaking Drum Circle In May
