In 2005 Poco played a concert in Italy and Rafael Galli was in attendance. He interviewed me for this article recently. Buscadero is a pretty cool music magazine that covers all sorts of music and musicians. Check it out- buscadero.com
Read more1927 Ludwig 5x14 Super Ludwig DeLuxe No.231 10 Lug Black Beauty Snare
When you look at the parallel snare system — what most people refer to as the Super-Sensitive mechanism — you’re seeing Ludwig trying to solve a very specific problem. Not volume. Not durability. Control.
Read moreThe Earliest Engraved Black Nickel Ludwig Snare?
I decided to take a gamble. A pretty big gamble, actually. I bid high, thinking there was at least a chance this mystery drum could be an early engraved Ludwig De Luxe/Black Beauty.
Read moreFrom Editor George Lawrence
Yeah, that’s me on the milk can. I used it as a throne in high school. I can’t recall the name of this particular band but I’m pretty sure it was put together by me and these other Murrah high school band geeks for the Jackson MS Arts Festival. Band Geeks Rule!
The response to my request for the new “Show us your vintage drum” feature was great. Check it out. I think we have a couple of possible new column writers!
Read moreFor Sale Vintage Zildjian Lathed Amir II 20" and 22" ride cymbals
1986 - 1989 Zildjian Amir II cymbals were lathed. Like most sheet bronze (B8 alloy) cymbals, they were stamped from a uniform sheet of metal, pressed into a rough shape, machine-hammered, but then processed on a lathe to refine their thickness, weight, and bright, cutting sound. They are somewhat lighter in weight than Amir I cymbals and more similar in sound to other lathed Zildjian cymbals like the A line.
Read moreFrank Rice snare drum from James Parson
I believe it’s early 1900’s and with Chicago on the badge perhaps a custom drum from a Ludwig or Slingerland employee?
Read more1967 Ludwig Club Date set
My wife and I went to the Music City Drum Show this year held July 18-19 in Nashville, Tennessee at the fairground's exhibition center. We had a wonderful time and bought this very nice 1967 Ludwig Club Date set and matching snare that I want to tell you all about
Read moreFor Sale - Famous Drum Company Solid 10 Celebrity Snare Drum #1
This is from my personal hoard and is the first that was produced when we started the manufacturing the different stock single ply models so, it’s #1!
Read more1928 Ludwig “Ludwigold” The “Rajah-Supreme” Trap Set
The Ludwigold finish was only available from 1927-1930, that’s why I am dating this set as 1928.
Read moreBruce King - New Zealand's most prolific drummer - passed 7/27/26
There are few drummers in New Zealand who can look back on a successful career lasting more than 60 years of continuous work, and also lay probable legitimate claim to being the most recorded drummer in the country.
Read moreRemembering ‘An Evening With Hal Blaine’ at Holyoke Community College
The birthplace and hometown of legendary drummer Hal Blaine celebrated its favorite son on October 12, 1991
Read moreMike Clark Strikes Again
‘Kuon Ganjo’; a masterpiece recording that has an uptempo East Coast energy that is Mike Clark’s forte.
Read more2002 Jeff Ocheltree Paiste Bronze Drumset
When I heard rumors that Jeff was going to build complete Paiste 2002 drum sets I vowed that one day I would own one.
Read moreEdward Tucker's Catalog Corner 1916 Walberg & Auge
Inside we find a nice selection of early single drums, hardware and a huge plethora of individual sound mimicking instruments. The sound machines were extremely popular on the radio and live theatre stage shows, and if you had a great selection you probably got hired!
Read moreShow Us Your Vintage Drums - Reader Submissions
Guidelines for submitting to Show Us Your Drums
-Up to only three pictures of one drum, drumset, cymbal, plus a description, story, etc. per month
-Your email and other contact information you provide will be published unless you don’t want us to.
-No sales. The For Sale Section is for that.
For Sale Vintage Zildjian Amir cymbals 18" and 20"
Introduction: 1982
Discontinued: 1989
Background: This series was succeeded by the Amir II
Alloy: B8 (Also known as "Sheet Bronze" or "non-cast" in Zildjian's literature.)
Quality: Mid-Priced / Semi-Professional
Zildjian's Description: "The Amir is a non-cast, professional cymbal with the more metallic sound preferred by some drummers. Amir cymbals are the result of Zildjian Sound Lab technology and research into special alloys. Each one projects a clear, bright, controlled sound with fast decay for use on stage or in the studio. The focused energy of Amir cymbals delivers a lightning-fast attack with contoured overtones that decay quickly and smoothly for optimum miking. Amirs are made to Zildjian's exacting standards and are far more durable than other non-cast cymbals."
For Sale Vintage Zildjian Impulse 16" Crash Cymbal
16” Zildjian Impulse Crash cymbal in excellent shape. The Impulse (and Amir) line of cymbals were aimed at rock and metal players.
Read moreJoe Corsello and New York Mary
A jazz critic once described Joe Corsello as “the best young drummer in jazz – polished, electric, and tasteful to a turn.” It was 1976, and Joe’s group ‘New York Mary’ had just released their second (Arista Records) album titled – ‘A Piece of the Apple’.
Read moreFrom Editor George Lawrence
New Category!!! called “Show Us Your Vintage Drums” for anyone to post pictures of your vintage drums. No writing required but would be welcome.
Read moreThere’s Always Something To Do In Retail
I paid my way through university by playing, teaching and working at a friend’s music store.
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