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Gibson Classical Bagpipes
Link ID 744
Title Gibson Classical Bagpipes
Url http://www.gibsonpipes.com
Description Gibson Bagpipes: Handcrafted Great Highland Pipes, Fireside Pipes (modular mouthblown small pipes in the key of b-flat and D), and Piping Accessories (adjustable telescoping blowpipe, water traps, reed protectors).
Jerry Gibson started piping at the age of 12 in the UK. He was taught by Pipe Major Ian Laidlaw of the famed Black Watch Regiment until he joined the Seaforth Highlanders in Invernesshire, Scotland.
At the young age of 18, he was tutored by P/M Donald MacLeod at Fort George regimental Seaforth Depot and was then taught by P/M William MacLeod of the 1st Battalion in Gibralter where he served as Depot Piper in 1957.
Jerry then returned to Fort George to again study under the direction of P/M Donald MacLead.
Jerry emmigrated to Canada in 1959 where he played with such bands as the famed City of Toronto Grade 1 PB under P/M Chris Anderson. Also Jerry played with the Argyll and Sutherland Highlander regiment under P/M George Sherriff.
Upon emmigrating to the USA, Jerry found himself involved with the North Coast Pipe Band and served with the band from the time they were in Grade 4 until they were well into Grade 2.
Detail Description
Category Music Instruments > Winds > Bagpipe
Date Dec 31, 1969
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