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Personal Drummer
- Bernadette Peters (1968-Present)
- Andy Williams
- Debbie Reynolds
- The Smother Brothers
- Connie Francis
- Steve Lawrence & Eydie Gorme
- Ben Vereen
- The Mouseketeers
- Shirley MacLaine (4 years)
- Ann-Margaret
- Olivia Newton-John
- Juliet Prowse
- John Davidson
- Shields & Yarnell
- The Carpenters (1972-1981)
- Suzanne Somers
- Joel Grey
- Lawrence Welk
- The Spike Jones Band
- Peter Allen
- Pia Zadora
Musical Stage
- Annie Get Your Gun (New York City, 1999-2000)
- Beauty and the Beast (Tour, 1998-1999)
- Chicago (Tour, 2005)
- Gypsy (New York City, 2003-2004)
- Hair (Los Angeles; musical director, drummer)
- Oh Calcutta! (Los Angeles; musical director, drummer)
- The Producers (New York City, 2001-2003)
- Siegfried & Roy (Las Vegas, Tokyo; drummer)
- West Side Story (Tour, 1995-1997)
Orchestral Appearances
- The Boston Pops-Appearances with the Carpenters, Bernadette Peters and Andy Williams
- Guest Symphony Appearances-U.S.: Buffalo, Chicago, Cincinnati, Dallas, Los Angeles, Minnesota (Minneapolis), Oregon (Portland), Phoenix, St.Louis, Seattle. International: London, Toronto
Television (Weekly; On Staff)
- The Mickey Mouse Club (ABC, 1955-1959)
- The Lawrence Welk Show (ABC, 1959-1961)
- The Carol Burnett Show (CBS, 1967-1973)
- The Wacky World of Jonathan Winters (Synd.,1972-1974)
- The Jim Nabors Hour (CBS, 1969-1971)
- The Julie Andrews Hour (ABC, 1972-1973)
Movie Soundtracks
- Candy (1968)
- Change of Habit (1969)
- Grease (1978)
- Gypsy (1962)
Television Specials
- The Carpenters (2 Specials)
- Lynda Carter
- Cher (summer show)
- John Davidson
- Ford Motor Co. 75th Anniversary
- Hallelujah Hollywood
- Happy Days
- Bob Hope 50th Anniversary
- Lena Horne
- Liza (Minnelli) & Goldie (Hawn)
- The Love Boat
- Ann-Margaret
- Mickey Mouse Club 25th Anniversary
- Marie Osmond
- Diana Ross On Broadway
- Shields & Yarnell
- The Supremes
- Andy Williams Christmas
Awards Shows
- Academy Awards (5 years)
- Ace Awards
- American Music Awards
- Emmy Awards
- Grammy Awards
- Tony Awards
Talk Shows
- Good Morning America
- Mike Douglas
- Merv Griffin
- Dinah Shore
- The Late Show with David Letterman
- The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Television Pre-Recordings
- The Carpenters- Christmas Album; Live with the London Symphony; Top of the World (hit singles)
- Bernadette Peters- Bernadette Peters Sings Rodgers & Hammerstein; Live at Carnegie Hall; Live at the Sydney Opera House; Live at Symphony Hall, London.
Industrial Shows
- Anheuser-Busch
- Ford Motor Co.
- Cadillac Division, General Motors
- Pontiac Division, General Motors
- SHARE Benefit Show (8 years)
- Warner Brothers re-dedication
- American Broadcasting Co. (ABC) Affiliates
Hey…how are things going??
Cubby – sooooooo great to see your new website so “we” fans can keep up on your new adventures and refresh are memories of THE BEST of the BEST!!! You’re a delight!
It is very exciting to still have fans after 55 years. My new website adventure should be a lot of fun for all of us! If you are ever in San Francisco, you must go to the Disney Family Museum located in the Precidio. I just did a presentation there with Bobby and Sharon…good times.
Thanks for being a Mouse-ka-fan Janet
Cubby -
Fun! Your career – quite a ride, huh? I send you a big hug and wishing you a great holiday season, friend.
Cheers,
~Mark Hummel
Love the website ~ it’s great!
Love you dear friend!
Hey Holly and Cubby,
It was such a tremendous treat to meet You both at Christmas time. Cubby in his pretty red sweater
I knew we’d meet eventually, But the timing couldn’t have been better for me…What a perfect end to this year
my address is 1217 S. 8th St.
Cottage Grove, Or. 97424
541-606-6224
Of course don’t post his one I’ll do another for you to post.
It was such a treat to meet Cubby and his wife Holly, a few days before Christmas
What a perfect end to this year.
Thanks to both of you for the hugs
Kay
ps. My friend Barb is really jealous I got to meet him first.
Hi cubby.
My friend Kay tokld me that she met you. I am so envious…but I’ve known you longer. I grew up with you when I was a kid. I watched the show faithfully for years. I wish I could have met all of you mouseketeer’s. However you are all still in my heart. Thank You for many many hours of entertainment.
Best Wishes and God’s Blessings
Barbara ~~
Ps. could I get a picture too ??? Reply and I will send my address. Thank You
Dear Cubbie – thanks for starting you website and look forward to visiting often.
-:; I am really thankful to this topic because it really gives up to date information `-:
Hey Cubby, I wanted to be you sooooo bad when I was growing up. Wanted to be a drummer. Got a toy set of drums for Christmas one year and took a pencil and wrote “Cubby O’Brien, Boy Drummer” on the front. Great after all these years to be able to tell you that. A fan always!!
Rod Owens
Hi Cubby! I’m an upstate NY News Anchor and acquaintance of Lonnie Burr. Who knew, as a 12 year old, myself, sitting in front of the TV watching my favorite show, that I would someday be able to communicate with the original Mouseketeers. Ain’t technology great?!
Was a professional drummer myself for years. So glad to see your impressive resume’. Still consider the loss of Karen Carpenter one of the biggest blows to the music industry in history. What a talent she was. Glad you go to work with her.
Cubby – you rock and always will! I am a huge and forever fan of the Carpenters and am pushing for their inclusion in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – hope to see you playing an the induction!
Hi Cubby,
I’m exactly your age and pretty much owe my entire music career as a drummer, and guitar player mostly now, to watching you on the Mickey Mouse Club everyday after school. You inspired me to take drum lessons from the legendary Bill Zickos when I was 9, and here I am still playing and producing music. Thank you for the great moments that you gave us and the inspiration to pursue music as a career. I live in Northern California and I’d love to meet you someday, and maybe even be able to record a tune with you. Thank you, John Rewind
Hello Cubby, It’s great to be able to visit. I found you via Lonnie’s site. I’m retired Army, and have always wondered about your stint in uniform. If no one has said it yet, thanks for serving. All my best, Kevin (in Dallas)
Hi Cubby,
Is there any online video of you on the Mickey Mouse Club playing drums – particularly Hey Cubby Boy?
Nice website – looks good. Miss touching base for catch ups. Have been on extensive travel. Hope you’re happily married and the yorkies are well. You’ll always be my favorite mousekeeter. So many sweet memories of friendship. Happy holidays and all the best in 2012. Xox