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The Gretsch Drum Kit That Made Olympic History (Tony Williams' yellow set)

August 9, 2016 Fred Gretsch
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 “There I was, thinking, ‘This is the kit that Tony Williams played; they’re his drums. And I’m responsible for them.’ So I started trying to take the drums down and get them someplace safe. Then a security person walked up and said, ‘Get your ass off stage.’ I told him, ‘I’ve gotta get my drums off first. These are really historic drums.’

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In Vintage Drums Tags Gretsch Drums, Tony Williams, Alvino Bennett
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