Herbie Hancock taught me when I was young to follow my own light - not to get caught up in the latest thing, fad or person.
Read more1950s Sliingerland Radio King Set.
My good friend Matt Brennan owned this set. He had purchased it at the Chicago drum show a few years ago. He fell in love with them just like I did when I saw them for sale on Facebook. He had enjoyed having them and had replaced the heads. He had cleaned them up to a very nice level and had also played them some. They are not the set you would gig on every week, but for special occasions they are the ticket. Matt had bought a car that he wanted to restore and he looked around at his treasures to see what he could turn in to cash for the project. I have done it many times myself. I have also sold things I wish I had kept.
Read moreDrumsville! New Book about the history of New Orleans Drumming
The first book-length study of its kind, Drumsville! The Evolution of the New Orleans Beat is a companion to the New Orleans Jazz Museum exhibit that traces the history of drums and drumming in New Orleans from Native People to today. A main goal of Drumsville! is to provide the keys to understand how this legacy led to the creation of the drum set, an instrument so pervasive that few people question its origin
Read moreMike Curotto's remodelled home and snare collection displays
For many years my wife put up with 50 snare drums on stands in the dining room and 200 snare drums on custom shelves in the entry way of our home so a new kitchen, dining room, living room and master bathroom were long overdue.
Read more1925- LEEDY 5 x 15 NOB MULTI-MODEL *MARVEL MODEL
*A little Marvel Model history from Rob Cook's book THE LEEDY WAY: "The
Marvel Snare Strainer was Leedy's first attempt at a strainer that would
keep the snares under tension when released.
Tris Imboden: Remembering Tony Williams
I was always totally enthralled by Tony Williams’ playing. Ever since I was first aware listening to him on Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage" I was a total fan... Absolutely stunned by his depth, feel, and creativity. Also, he seemed completely fearless and willing to just completely throw it out there when the spirit hit him
Read moreFrom Editor George Lawrence
Prices lowered on my listings at DrumSellers.com, and letters to the editor.
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