The Impact of Long Term Friendships

Jody Maberry

Jody_Maberry_Show_Episode_315_The_Impact_of_Long_Term_Friendship “I had a friend who believed in me, and I didn’t have the heart to let him down.”

Few navigate the rhythm of life with as much heart and soul as Zoro the Drummer. During our conversation Zoro takes us through a collection of lessons directly from his mother and his life, captured meticulously in diaries and a variety of mementos. These are the building blocks of his memoir, “Maria’s Scarf”. His book highlights the impact of enduring friendships, such as his with music icon Lenny Kravitz, the ways their lives intertwine, and how it lead to success and dreams realized. The book aims to inspire youngsters just as athlete stories inspired a young Zoro.

Zoro the Drummer has an impressive collection of memorabilia including report cards, band program programs, and ticket stubs. His commitment to preserving his history offers us a unique window into the life of a musician and the tangible milestones of his career. He celebrates his vision, perception, and unwavering optimism, which he says were instilled by his mother. Those are what he credits for his growth, his faith, and his successes in life.

Despite being turned down by publishers over 100 times, Zoro the Drummer’s perseverance paid off when his memoir was finally accepted with a major publisher. He sees this delay as divine design – time for him to craft his writing skills, preparing him for the book’s success. The book is a blend of heartwarming, heartbreaking, hilarious, and hopeful. As Zoro says, stories can fuel hope – a sentiment that he hopes readers will share worldwide.

Zoro the Drummer’s story is not only about his ascent from challenging beginnings but also underlines the power of persistence, the significance of relationships, and the indelible impact of a supportive community. His memoir is a testament to the human spirit’s capacity to dream and to triumph.