Very, very interesting interview with John Crocken. I learned a lot about this very successful life long performing drummer who now manufactures, by hand, his famous drumsticks. - George Lawrence
Sanity Lounge Episode 41: John Crocken of Persimmon Drumsticks In this episode of Sanity Lounge, we sit down with the incredibly talented John Crocken—drummer, craftsman, and creator of Persimmon Drumsticks. We talk about his deep roots in percussion, the evolution of his career, and how his passion for drumming led to designing some of the finest handmade drumsticks on the market. 🎵 After our conversation, John takes us on a live journey through his marching drum and snare techniques, showing off his precision, artistry, and the unique sound of persimmon wood. It's a rare treat for percussion lovers! ✨ Explore more of John’s work: Drumsticks: https://www.johncrockenpersimmondrums... Musical about Louis Armstrong: http://www.satchmusical.com Satch Musical video showcase: https://vimeo.com/showcase/2383296 “Speed A Beat” demo: https://vimeo.com/876917925 Hit that like button, subscribe for more creative minds and behind-the-scenes magic, and let us know in the comments what inspired you from John’s story! #SanityLounge #JohnCrocken #PersimmonDrumsticks #Drumming #MarchingDrums #LouisArmstrong #SatchMusical #SnareDrum #HandcraftedDrumsticks #Podcast #MusicLife