The relationship between a city and its music is very personal, and can get as close as two friends can possibly be. Bob Gullotti and Boston, Massachusetts have been good friends for over 20 years, and a partnership such as this one rarely goes unnoticed. The Boston music scene frequently delights to this artist of unique style and flair. His approach is pure emotion, and the fluency and sensitivity he displays makes him a highly sought-after player, for any style of music. Born in 1949, Bob started playing the drums at age 12. The youngest of three musical children, he immediately began studying with a teacher. He recalls going through a book per week, many times having six- to seven-hour lessons. “Drums were the only instrument that I heard in my head.” Bob entered Berklee School of Music, majoring in Music Education, and graduated with honors in 1972. During this […]

September 1983 Issue