Gabor Dornyei meets Billy Cobham
Thriller Live man meets his hero
Gabor Donyei has performed to millions of people as part of the all-conquering Thriller Live show. But despite his success, he still goes weak at the knees at the sight of his drum hero.
Gabor got the chance to meet his all-time favourite sticksman Billy Cobham when the jazz legend caught a recent Thriller Live show in Switzerland.
Take a look at the picture above to see just how happy Gabor looked to be meeting his hero.
Gabor also recently teamed up with education guru Dom Famularo as part of a new tHUNder Duo DVD. Check out the trailer below.
You can find out all about Gabor and the Thriller Live gig by ordering the December issue of Rhythm.
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Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).
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