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Database of Articles 11/13 to current

A first hand account of Ringo's auction of drums and personal items that fetched over 9 million dollars

December 6, 2015 Gary Astridge

I was prized when Ringo picked up the sticks and started playing the kit. I was standing a few feet in front of him with an astonished look on my face. He began playing the beginning of Come Together and Ringo laughed when he saw me smiling and said “You caught that.” to which I said “Yes I did.” The last time Ringo played that kit as a Beatle was 51 years and nine months ago, truly a magical and historical moment.

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In News, George Lawrence, Industry News, Vintage Drums Tags Beatles, ringo, Ringo Starr, Ludwig Drums
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A Night of the Snare

November 26, 2015 Bill Ludwig

Seven snare drums were recorded by some real pro Chicago drummers, David Moss and Larry Beers. Tools recorded the sound on his rare Neve 8078 console

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In Bill Ludwig, Custom Drums Tags Ludwig, Ludwig Drums, Bill Ludwig III, william f Ludwig III, WFL III Drums, Ringo Starr
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The most expensive drumhead in the world!

November 16, 2015 admin

 Valencia, CA-  On November 7, 2015, the drumhead from the Beatles’ Ed Sullivan debut was sold at Julien’s auction in Beverly Hills, CA, for $2.125 million.

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In News, Vintage Drums Tags Remo, Beatles, Ringo Starr
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What I did on my summer vacation

November 2, 2015 Bill Ludwig

I finally realized one of my biggest dreams to have my picture giving Ringo a snare drum just like my Father did in the mid 60's when he presented Ringo with his gold plated Ludwig as a thank you for playing Ludwig ...what an honor and emotional event for me. I will never forget it......Thank you Ringo.!!

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In Bill Ludwig Tags Ludwig, Charlie Watts, Ringo Starr
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About the 150th anniversary sets

https://www.johncrockenpersimmondrumsticks.com/

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