The Great British Drum Brands Episode with Geoff Nicholls
We learn about Ajax, Carlton, Hayman, Beverley, and Premier drums - just to name a few! We discuss pre and post war drums made in England, and the many similarities and differences between British dru...
7 Heinä 20201h 3min
The History of Rudiments with Mark Beecher
Rudimental drumming first appeared in in the Swiss Army in the 1300's to set the tempo and communicate commands during battle, and then spread around Europe where it evolved and was eventually documen...
30 Kesä 20201h 13min
Drum Tuning History with Jeff Davenport
Jeff takes us back to the ice age where drums were made of turtle shells that were flipped over, had skin stretched over them, and then dried in the sun for tension. We then move forward through histo...
23 Kesä 20201h 8min
Sympathy for the Drummer: The Charlie Watts Episode with Mike Edison
Charlie Watts is one of the most important drummers in Rock and Roll History. Mike Edison is the author of "Sympathy for the Drummer: Why Charlie Watts Matters" and he gives us a great in depth look a...
9 Kesä 20201h
The History of Premier Drums with Mike Ellis
Did Premier secretly produce Ludwig Supraphonic shells in the 70's? Listen to find out! Founded in 1922, Premier is the most famous brand in British drum history and has a fascinating story. Mike Elli...
3 Kesä 20201h 22min
The History of U.S. Military Drumming with Patrick Jones
We learn the role of drummers in the Military and the purpose they served as a form of communication and a way to keep the troops unified during battle starting with the US Colonies through to the Rev...
26 Touko 20201h 4min
Rob Cook talks about the Chicago Drum Show Plus George Way History
Rob tells us the story of the postponed 2020 Chicago Drum Show and what we can expect in 2021. He also tells us about the 30 year history of the show going back to year one with some great stories alo...
17 Touko 20201h 1min
