“My transformation from amateur to professional drummer occurred during the incredible year I experienced with the Bonnie Parker Band.” David J Castello My brother Michael and I were born in the Bronx, but relocated to Boynton Beach, Florida when we were two and three, respectively. We started playing in bands in high school and soon became aware of the exploding music scene in New York City. We relocated to Manhattan in November 1976 with our band The Flying Tigers and began playing clubs like CBGB and Max’s Kansas City. Our rehearsal and living quarters were in a loft on the 7th floor at 251 West 30th Street. Blondie rehearsed…