Taz McCormick, drummer for “Strings Attached” with Walt Eckes, passed away on January 21, 2015. Taz was a key person in the organizing of last year’s “Hidden Faces Concert” with Walt and also played at Big Tom’s Party, where I also had the privilege of playing. As a Marine he was recipient of four Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star and submitted for a Silver Star for his actions in Vietnam. Taz was battling cancer for the last several years.
Lou and I met Taz a few times over the course of our time in Yarnell. What we remember most is his contagious smile and terrific sense of humor; he continued drumming and smiling, though he was fighting illness.
We are so grateful for his service to our country and for his contribution to Yarnell.