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band in late 1988 or early 1989. He has performed with them at every concert they have played since then. He has also appeared on every album they have recorded including their debut,
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and other percussion instruments as a way to distinguish himself from other drummers in Texas. In 1986 he moved to
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324:"Widespread Panic Discography"
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261:"Ortiz: 'I've been blessed'"
240:Nothing But Widespread Panic
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348:"Domingo Ortiz Credits"
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