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Read moreJon Christensen, famed ECM drummer, died at age 76.
Christensen was voted Drummer of the Year by the European Jazz Federation in 1975, the year that he appeared on ECM albums by German bassist Eberhard Weber and Italian trumpeter Enrico Rava. His flexible articulation of time, and the dry ping of his 22-inch Istanbul K ride cymbal, became hallmarks of the ECM sound.
Read moreMystery Drum: 1950s Pearl Canister Throne
Tried to Sell it, but i dont think anyone believes its Real ???....When i get confirmation from PEARL Headquarters, I'm hoping people believe its real !!. I bought it out of Delaware Ontario/Canada, with a load of antique/vintage drums/hardware/cymbals/accessories from the estate of an OLD Drummer !!..........Ken”
Read moreBob Gullotti, Drummer and Teacher Known For a Legendary Tenure with The Fringe, Dies at 70
Bob Gullotti, an endlessly creative jazz drummer hailed as a guru by several generations of musicians, both for his instruction at the Berklee College of Music and his work in an experimental trio called The Fringe, died on Saturday at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston.
Read moreHi Hat Quick Start Guide w inspirational hi hat videos
“Congratulations on your new hi-hat stand -- you are about to enter of world of endless sonic variety. And with a modicum of care, your hi-hat stand will give you years of reliable service and enjoyment.”
That's a sentiment that could accompany every hi-hat sold. Yes, the hi-hat is truly a marvellous invention.
Read more1930 LEEDY 5 x 14 RAINBOW PEARL BROADWAY PARALLEL MODEL No. 2416 (First Generation)
Leedy Rainbow Pearl was only offered in 1930. The finish on this shell is similar to a 1930s run of Ludwig & Ludwig Peacock Pearl (see photo) which makes sense as Leedy and L & L were both purchased by C. G. Conn, Ltd. in 1929 and these snare drums were literally built across the way from each other.
Read moreHow My Passion For Collecting Rogers Drums Started
Welcome everyone to my Rogers World! I am super excited to have this fantastic opportunity to share my love for these amazing drums with the readers of ‘Not So Modern Drummer.’ My passion for drums started when my family lived in Venezuela.
Read more1958-65 Slingerland and Leedy Orphans in Capri Pearl Finish
Capri Pearl to me is like a wonderful mix of vintage Rogers Mardi Gras and Ludwig Sparkling Galaxy Pearl (my previous favorite). As I did more research on the rarity of the wrap, I soon discovered there were different variations as it was made from 1958-1966.
Read moreJoe Yuele, A Drummers's Journey: 25 years with John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers
Liverpool's King's Dock on July 19 2003 was the venue for a long awaited and much anticipated reunion between Eric Clapton and John Mayall & the Bluesbreakers. The occasion was both a celebration of John Mayall's 70th year and a fundraiser for Unicef. Joe Yuele on drums driving the band hard with the most perfect double shuffle.
For 25 years Joe Yuele was the driving force behind The Father of British Blues, John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers. But with a 50 year career span that also includes other notable artist such as Buddy Guy, Albert Collins, Dobie Gray, Coco Montoya, and Rick Vito, (to name just a few), there is so much more to Joe's story.
Read moreYamaha C200 1967 Drum Set made in Japan
In 1967, Yamaha introduced their first drum set - the D20 and D30. From their first conception, these drums were made from birch. The ends of the master ply are cut diagonally, ran through the glue machine and then put into the mold. Once they overlap the diagonal unto itself they hit the joints so they are locked in. Each seam is staggered 120 degrees so that the tension of the shell is evenly spaced. Once this is done, they stick an airbag in the middle of the shell so the glue is evenly spread throughout the drum. This method doesn't require the wood and glue to be put under high temperatures to create a bond.
Read moreHow I Will Honor Neil Peart
My tribute to Neil Peart
Read moreRemembering Neil Peart by Todd Sucherman
There was the hockey kit, the actual Stanley Cup, a full big band and an entire film crew. We shook hands and chatted, I congratulated him on his new young daughter, and as I remember— he was the one that was asking me all the questions.
Read moreDrumSellers.com Spotlight on Ken Lovelett's American Percussion
DrumSellers.com is starting to attract drum builders who find it a great place to sell their wares. This month we focus on a maker of very unusual drums and percussion instruments, Ken Lovelett, an accomplished percussionist who is spending a lot of time these days inventing new kinds of percussion instruments.
Read moreUnsung Heroes - Ronnie Tutt
If you know of Ronnie, you probably know him as Elvis Presley’s drummer from 1969 to 1977. In my personal opinion,
Read more1966 Gretsch Round Badge 20/12/14 in Silver Satin Flame
There was a time many years ago when a 3-piece combo kit or “outfit” was all a jobbing drummer needed. There was no room for any “floor tom” in a cab. And certainly not on any subway train. So when the opportunity arises to purchase a set in the bass drum, tom tom, snare drum format: do we think one can find a matching floor tom to make our 4 piece kit dream normalcy come true?
Read moreDrummers Tune-Up 2020, a free health and wellness program starting 1/5/20
Playing Drums is physically demanding and can take its toll on your body over time. Sticks, heads and parts can be easily replaced. Unfortunately your body requires much more preventive measures. As drummers we spend a great deal of time and money on our gear but spend little on preventive care - many times playing through the pain or dysfunction. The “Drummer’s Tune Up 2020” program is a FREE 6-week drummer-specific health & wellness program starting in January 2020.
Read moreNo Bad Drum Heads
There are today a lot of companies making drum heads, ranging from the global standards -- Remo, Evans, etc. -- to boutique makers such as Earthtone and Kentville. And of course, every maker offers a variety of styles, sometimes to the point of our total bewilderment.
Read moreWFL Deluxe Marble Outfit
….One such finish was called DeLuxe Marble and it was a short-lived finish that was painted on the shells to look like faux marble. The finish first appeared in the 1941 catalog and it lasted through WWII. Because a 10% metals law was put into effect during WWII limiting the use of metals on products, WFL was forced to design a drum made mostly of wood. That means that there were very few sets made in DeLuxe Marble that featured all-metal lugs and hardware made pre- WWII.
Read moreSongs ala King: Drumming for the legendary Peggy King
There are a lot of lessons to be learned from something like this, the least being the miraculous power of music to heal, to inspire, and to bring joy, to say nothing of forcing all of us to ask just what miracles go on in a 90-year-old, show business human mind (when she forgot a lyric or two, she made up her own, and “her own” words were just perfect).
Read more1970s Slingerland Pop Outfit
I have just purchased this 1970s Slingerland Pop Outfit in recent days. The toms are standard sizes 12, 13, 16 and as you can see, single headed. The rockers in the 70s were removing the bottom heads to get a dry funky sound from their drums. Most of the drum companies decided to just make the drums with top heads only to basically get that sound the pop drummers wanted.
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