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Walking Cane Society is a powerful docu-series of short films that shines a light on the extraordinary lives of individuals in their golden years. From drummers and authors to cowboys, business owners, inventors, and community leaders, the series celebrates the wisdom, creativity, and impact of elders whose contributions continue to inspire. Through personal stories and lived experiences, Walking Cane Society preserves legacies that might otherwise be forgotten, offering the next generation a rich source of guidance, pride, and hope.
was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma, on March 5, 1937 and attended local schools through graduation from Booker T. Washington High School, developing a talent for the drums along the way. By his teens, Washington was playing with bluesman Jimmy “Cry Cry” Hawkins and was soon off to UCLA to study and work his way into the Los Angeles music scene. A man of many talents, Washington got a degree in history and had side careers in acting and cosmetology while playing drums with bands in a variety of genres.
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