Kansas City, Missouri
1929 - 2020
William Thomas Zickos At the age of 90, Bill Zickos of Overland Park, KS., departed this earthly plane of existence for a more universal rendezvous on January 31, 2020. He wanted no mourning and no funeral but, instead, sincerely wanted others to have a higher level of consciousness. In recent...
Read MoreBill was my only drum teacher and whatever success I've had as a drummer is a direct result of my lessons with him. I can still hear him saying "RELAX!" A good teacher teaches you to teach yourself. He gave me that foundation.
Mike Thompson
April 27, 2020 | Olathe, KS
A Celebration of Bill's life (and also that of his late wife Barbara) will be held on Saturday April 25th from noon to 4 p.m. at the Kenilworth Apartments Clubhouse in Prairie Village. The address is 4120 W. 94th Terrace (northwest side of 95th and Mission Rd.
Happy faces and pleasant memories are especially welcome. Please RSVP if you wish to attend. Email: [email protected]
Phone: 705.888.5458
John Brazelton
February 28, 2020 | Collingwood, ON
Bill was my first and best drum teacher. He not only inspired me on the drums, but in my life as well. He always asked me to delve deeper into whatever I was studying with him. One of the most important things I learned from him was, "if you think someone is capable of more, demand it from them." I've carried this practice with me for my entire career. He and Barbara were my ideal as to what a married couple could be. Their devotion to each other was palpable. As for what I learned from him...
Doug Auwarter
February 13, 2020 | Kansas City, MO
Bill was truly a good man and a tremendous mentor and teacher for my younger brother Greg.
Chipp Tate
February 12, 2020
in ref to Bill & Bernie . The message was from Wanda Perryman . Sorry I'm new at this !
February 11, 2020
My deepest condolences to John & Donna & also Mary . I have very fond memories of Bill & Barbara. My husband Bernie & Bill love to talk about music as both were drummers . We spent a lot of tomes together going out to eat & went on day trips together. I always loved the beautiful Blue Christmas tree they always had & it was real. They will be missed . I hope they are listening to music & Bill is playing the drums . So sorry u r gone!
February 11, 2020
Mr. Zickos with Norm, Ron, and Doug
Rest in Peace, Mr. Zickos... You are responsible for my career. For that, I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I think of you often, and it's good to know that your influence and legacy will live on through my studentsand other's studentsand their students for many generations to come.
Norman Weinberg
February 09, 2020 | Aledo, TX
R.I.P. Bill. I remember the many afternoons and evenings in the basement of the Toon Shop learning from the Master. You were the best.
Michael Crow
February 09, 2020 | Overland Park, KS
