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William Henry “Chick” Webb: The Beat That Changed America by Ulysses Owens Jr.

April 30, 2024 The NSMD Staff
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But at the peak of his fame, at just 34 years of age, his life was cut short by the chronic spinal tuberculosis that had left him four feet tall with a hump on his back.”

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In Legendary Drummers Tags Chick Webb, Ulysses Owens jr.
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Taxi Driver Drummer Trivia

February 25, 2018 Chet Falzerano

At the risk of being accused of practicing sorcery, I assume you are a drum history buff. If, on the off chance, like me, you are also a movie buff and the subject of tonight's “Movie Quiz” meeting is Taxi Driver, I have great news. Simply reading the remainder of this article, you will impress everyone in the room and be the envy of all your colleagues. Are you ready?

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In Legendary Drummers, Vintage Drums Tags TAxi Driver, Gene Krupa, Gene Palma, Chick Webb
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Reinventing the Wheel: Racks and Remote Hats From A Century Ago?

May 14, 2017 Chet Falzerano

So you think that state-of-the-art rack system you emptied your bank account for firmly puts you among the pinnacle of 22nd Century Drummers, right? After all, it is equipped with a remote cable Hi Hat, so it's the “Latest and Greatest.” Would you believe your great grandfather, the guy you got those drummin' genes from, beat you to the punch by nearly a hundred years?

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In Chet Falzerano, Vintage Drums, News, Legendary Drummers Tags Ludwig, Chet Falzerano, Gretsch, Chick Webb, Premier Drums, Electro Jazz, drum rack, Gretsch-Gladstone hi-hat pedal
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