Podcasts by Drum History

A Look at the Delaware Drum Show with Joe Mekler from 2022-02-15T05:00

Joe Mekler aka Joey Boom tells us all about the Delaware Drum Show which is one of the top drum shows in the USA and is happening on February 27th (2022). Joe is not only an expert on World War 2 d...

Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Drummers with Mandy Smith from 2022-02-08T05:00

Mandy is the Director of Education at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in Cleveland, Ohio and she shares tons of great insider information on how the Rock Hall works! She is a drummer who teaches us ...

Studying the Greats with Joe Bergamini from 2022-02-01T05:00

Joe talks about working with Neil Peart and Stewart Copeland on the amazing books that he created to spotlight their legendary careers. Joe Bergamini is a prolific author, drummer and teacher and s...

Collectors Spotlight with Terry Keating (Bonzoleum) from 2022-01-25T05:00

This is a fun conversation with Youtube legend Terry Keating (aka Bonzoleum) about how his long history of collecting drums and tips and tricks he has learned along the way, He is known for his pas...

How the Drum Industry Works with John DeChristopher from 2022-01-18T05:00

John worked for Zildjian for 24 years in a number of roles from artist relations all the way up to vice president of the company. I asked him to teach me how the industry works, and he did a great ...

The John Bonham Episode with George Fludas from 2022-01-11T05:00

George Fludas is a Bonzo fanatic who shares his immense knowledge about John Bonham including a biography of the iconic Zeppelin drummer, a discussion of his touring years with Zep, and a look at w...

A Look at Billy Gladstone with Chet Falzerano and David Wood from 2022-01-04T05:00

Billy Gladstone was a legendary performer and the maker of some of the rarest drums in existence with only 61 snare drums and 2 drum sets that are still known to be among us today. Chet Falzerano p...

Ted Reed Bio (Syncopation) & 2021 Wrap Up from 2021-12-28T05:00

This is a quick episode where Bart shares a short biography of "Syncopation" author, Ted Reed, and discusses some Drum History Pod info about things that are coming up!

Big thanks to JDA f...

The Snare Drums of Buddy Rich with Tommy Piorek from 2021-12-21T05:00

Tommy teaches us about his amazing period correct collection of snares that Buddy Rich played spanning his career from 1950 to the early 1980's! We dig deep into 15 specific snare drums including B...

Backbeat Drumming in the 40's and 50's with Jason Gianni from 2021-12-14T05:00

Jason Gianni shares audio examples from artists including Fats Domino, Elvis, Ray Charles, Sister Rosetta Tharpe and many more that showcase the evolution of rock drumming from the 1940's to the 19...

Drumming Through The Decades with Vicky O'Neon from 2021-12-07T05:00

Vicky teaches us the history of female drummers through the decades in this very in-depth episode that begins 2000 years ago when all the drummers in society were women! Vicky O'Neon is a great dru...

The History of Corder Drums with Don Corder from 2021-11-30T05:00

Corder Drums was born in 1979 when Jim Corder purchased the Fibes manufacturing equipment from C.F. Martin after they decided to no longer be in the drum business. My guest is Don Corder, Jim's son...

The History of Paiste (Part 2) with Dan Garza from 2021-11-23T05:00

We pick up the Paiste history in the 1970's when 2002's were king and all the famous European rock bands were representing Paiste. The company also lost its distribution deal with Ludwig in the ear...

The History of Paiste (Part 1) with Dan Garza from 2021-11-16T05:00

This is an in-depth look at the fascinating history of one of the biggest names in cymbal making - Paiste! Dan Garza is an expert on the history of the company and teaches us the origin story that ...

A Look at Basel Drumming with Edith Habraken from 2021-11-09T05:00

Edith teaches us about the amazing drumming culture in Basel Switzerland and the unique style of drumming that the region has made famous. We talk about the construction of the Basler drums and the...

The History of Kent Drums with Dennis Brown (Mouse) from 2021-11-02T04:00

The story of Kent Drums is a tale of the American dream as a family travels from Poland to America in 1911, then starts a drum company after WW2 that is created to make affordable drums for people ...

Bringing Rudiments to the Drum Kit with Jim Clark from 2021-10-26T04:00

Jim Clark is a 57 year veteran of the drums and an expert at applying traditional rudiments to the drum set for an everyday rock/jazz drummer (like myself). We discuss how drummers like Steve Gadd,...

A Look at the Punk D-Beat with Spike T. Smith from 2021-10-19T04:00

D-Beat is a very specific beat that is used in punk music starting in the early 80's in the UK that then grew into its own style of the genre. My guest is Spike T. Smith who is a veteran punk drumm...

The Biography of Mitch Mitchell with Kevin John Simon from 2021-10-12T04:00

Mitch Mitchell was a successful child star on BBC before he ever became a drummer, then he changed gears to become a drummer full time and had a gold record with Jimi Hendrix by the time he was 20....

A Look at Nelson Drum Shop with Bryson Nelson from 2021-10-05T04:00

Bryson Nelson has created a shop that not only is a mecca for vintage drum lovers, but also a place where drummers of all levels can come and enjoy the community that is very unique to our drum wor...

Desert Island Drums with Bob Henrit from 2021-09-28T04:00

Bob is a world class collector who has been a drummer in bands such as the Kinks, The Daybreakers, Argent and worked as a session/live drummer with musicians like Roger Daltrey and Don McLean. When...

Desert Island Drums with Bon Henrit from 2021-09-28T04:00

Bob is a world class collector who has been a drummer in bands such as the Kinks, The Daybreakers, Argent and worked as a session/live drummer with musicians like Roger Daltrey and Don McLean. When...

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The History of French Drumming with Josh Harmon from 2021-09-21T04:00

Josh is known on social media for his amazing videos where he creates percussive sound effects to famous movie clips and it has garnered him a following in the millions - but he joins me in this ep...

A Look At Bearing Edges with Jeff Kirsch from 2021-09-14T04:00

Don't blame yourself if you have trouble tuning - It might be your edges! Jeff is a great drum builder in Portland, Oregon who has a deep understanding of bearing edges and drum building in general...

Louie Bellson and Tuxedo Bags with Ron Weinstein from 2021-09-07T04:00

Ron Weinstein was the inventor of the iconic Tuxedo Bags and had a 40 year relationship with Louie Bellson. He shares the story of how he created the bags which revolutionized drum cases in the 198...

A Look At Animal Skin Drumheads with Jeff Stern from 2021-08-31T04:00

Jeff Stern owns and operates Stern Tanning Co. which acquired the United Rawhide Company of Chicago in 2001 - the former largest manufacturer or drumheads in the world before mylar became king. Uni...

Can You Copyright A Drumbeat? with Kurt Dahl from 2021-08-24T04:00

Kurt is a drumming entertainment lawyer who breaks down the age old question - can you copyright a drumbeat? We discuss famous songs like "We Will Rock You", "Billy Jean", When The Levee Breaks", "...

The History of Fibes Drums with Tommy Robertson from 2021-08-17T03:51

Tommy has been the owner of Fibes Drums since 1994, and he is the perfect person to tell us about the history of this iconic brand that dates back to 1966. They are very sought after and beloved dr...

The Science of Why We Love Drums with Dr. Kristen Vogt Veggeberg from 2021-08-10T03:23

War drums, Primate communication, Indigenous peoples' sacred instruments, and hippie drum circles! Kristen tells us why we are hard wired to love the drums the way we do through her in-depth scient...

The Right Drummer for the Right Band with Mike Edison from 2021-08-03T04:00

Mike Edison joins us to discuss when the stars align and Charlie finds The Stones, Bonzo joins Zeppelin, Ringo meets the Beatles, and Keith explodes into The Who. We talk all about what makes these...

Creating A Long Career In Drumming With Peter Jarvis from 2021-07-27T04:00

Pete Jarvis has had a very long and illustrious career that includes working with Wes Anderson and on the HBO series, "Boardwalk Empire" as a composer, arranger and drummer plus he has performed as...

The Origins of Tempus Drums with Paul Mason from 2021-07-20T04:00

Paul is a master drum builder who used materials such as Hemp, Carbon Fiber, Carbon Kevlar, and Fiberglass. He started Tempus in Vancouver in 1985 and and ran the company until he decided to wind d...

The History of Drum Endorsements with Rob Cook from 2021-07-13T04:00

Rob teaches us about the early origins of drum endorsements that dates all the way back to the early 1900's with drummers being featured in "The Ludwig Drummer" and "Leedy Drum Topics" magazines. W...

The History of Practice Pads with Beth Hamon from 2021-07-06T04:00

Beth is a passionate expert on all things to do with practice pads. She has an extensive collection of her own which she has used to get first hand knowledge, and is also a great researcher who has...

Drumsticks of the Legends with Chris Bennett from 2021-06-29T04:00

Chris owns Bopworks drumsticks and he has recreated drumstick models of some of the most legendary players in drum history. Gene Krupa, Shelly Manne, Art Blakey, Mel Lewis are some of the stick's t...

The History of Zickos Drums with Wes Faulconer from 2021-06-22T04:00

Bill Zickos was the inventor of Acrylic Drums in 1959 and changed the drum world forever when clear drums went to market a decade later thanks to famous drummers using them such as Keith Moon, Bill...

Tony Williams Clinic Breakdown (1982) with Rob Hart from 2021-06-15T04:00

This is a very fun episode where Rob Hart plays us multiple clips from a Tony Williams clinic that he tape recorded in 1982 in Boston. We break down each segment and Rob gives us his first hand exp...

20 years of Prologix Percussion with Jason Edwards from 2021-06-08T04:00

Prologix is celebrating 20 years of creating innovative and high quality practice pads that have become an industry standard. I sit down with company founder, Jason Edwards, about the origins of st...

Before Ringo and Best: The Colin Hanton Story from 2021-06-01T04:00

Colin Hanton was the original drummer for the Quarrymen which featured John Lennon, Paul McCartney, and George Harrison in Liverpool circa 1956. He shares the amazing story of first meeting John Le...

The History of A&F Drum Co. with Ramy Antoun from 2021-05-25T04:00

A&F is celebrating their 5 year anniversary and Ramy Antoun, founder of the company, joins me to discuss the history of the company, his personal background as a successful drummer both on the road...

The History of Cable Tension Drums with Bryan Bedson from 2021-05-11T03:48

Bryan is the founder of Dialtune drums and he tells us about some examples of cable tension drums that he discovered in his journey to create a modern day drum that is easily tuned with just two kn...

The Roots of Reggae Drumming with Gil Sharone from 2021-05-04T04:00

Gil is a world renowned drummer who shares his deep passion and knowledge for Reggae drumming in this great episode. He takes us through all the sub genres such as ska, rocksteady, dub, and danceha...

A Look at Rope Tension Drums with Bill Whitney from 2021-04-27T02:40

Bill takes us back over a thousand years to learn the origins of rope tension drums and how the technology evolved over the centuries. We learn about shell construction, head types, guts and snare ...

The History of Acrylic Drums with Jim DeRogatis from 2021-04-20T04:00

Jim is an extremely respected music critic on the radio, but he is a drummer at his core. He shares his passion and knowledge of acrylic drums with us starting in 1959 with Zickos, into the 70's wi...

The History of Ludwig Bass Drum Pedals with Steve Zemanek from 2021-04-13T02:39

Steve takes us through all the decades of Ludwig bass drum pedals starting in 1909 with the iconic first commercially produced bass drum pedal that completely changed the world of drumming, up to t...

Legendary Teachers: Alan Dawson with John Ramsay from 2021-04-06T04:00

John was a student of Alan Dawson for many years and shares many of his experiences with Alan and a great spotlight on the life of this truly legendary teacher. We hear what it was like to walk int...

Debunking Cymbal Myths with NickyMoon from 2021-03-30T04:00

Nick and I discuss 11 different popular cymbal myths in this episode, many of which were submitted by listeners of the podcast! We cover things such as "old cymbals are always better", "hand hammer...

The History of Military Tattoos with Mark Reilly from 2021-03-23T04:00

A Military Tattoo is a ceremony that dates back to the early 17th century in the Netherlands when Drummers would notify the soldiers at the local bars at 9:30pm that it is time to return to the bar...

The History of Bosphorus Cymbals with Emrah Sipahi from 2021-03-16T04:00

This is the full history of Bosphorus Cymbals - A traditional handmade Turkish cymbal brand that has been around since 1996, but has what seems like centuries of knowledge and expertise. The tale o...

A Look at 1920's Drummers with Nicholas D. Ball from 2021-03-09T05:00

Nicholas and I dissect 9 amazing audio examples of 1920's drummers including Zutty Singleton, Baby Dodds, Gene Krupa and many other greats in this episode. We also talk about that bizarre restricti...

The History of Electronic Drums with Justin Greenawalt from 2021-03-02T05:00

This is an in-depth look at Electronic Drums dating back to the 1960's with Justin Greenawalt of 65 Drums on YouTube. Justin has an incredible passion and knowledge for e-drums and he has done tons...

The Biography of Tony Williams with Dave Goodman from 2021-02-23T05:00

Tony Williams began playing professionally at the young age of 13, but he gained international attention when he joined the Miles Davis Quintet at age 17. My guest, Dave Goodman, wrote his 100,000 ...

Legendary Teachers: Freddie Gruber with Bruce Becker from 2021-02-09T05:11

Freddie Gruber is known as the teacher of iconic drummers such as Neil Peart, Vinnie Colaiuta, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, and my guest Bruce Becker. Freddie has somewhat of a mysterious background th...

The History of Drum Lessons with Mike Johnston from 2021-02-02T05:00

Mike takes us back to the advent of the drum set and how people would learn to play in the early 1900's and how things have and haven't changed over the years. We go through each advancement in edu...

The Ultimate Gene Krupa Gear Guide with Brooks Tegler from 2021-01-26T05:00

Brooks has recently released his long awaited book -"The Tools That Built The Gene Krupa Legend". After a decade of work, this is the be-all and end-all source for everything you would ever want to...

The Science and History of Acoustics with Thomas Antoine from 2021-01-19T05:00

This is a a unique episode that takes a deep dive into the history of acoustics as we know it today dating back to 6000 b.c. Thomas is a French drum builder who makes extremely scientifically progr...

The History of the 5000 Pedal with Vincent Ward from 2021-01-12T04:36

The iconic 5000 pedal dates back to the early 1940's where it was created by the Martin Fleetfoot company, and it has been a staple of the drum world ever since. The 80 year history has many twists...

Life, Career and Lessons with Pete Magadini from 2021-01-05T05:00

Pete Magadini is a modern legend as a teacher and clinician who has taught drummers such as Michael Shrieve, Chad Wackerman, Mike Johnston and many more. He is also a very established performer who...

The History of Cocktail Drums with John Mettam from 2020-12-29T05:00

Cocktail drum kits date back to post World War 2 in an orchestra pit in England where space is at a premium and the drums needed to grow taller, as opposed to wider. the "stand up drum set" evolved...

Drumming for Charlie Brown with Jerry Granelli from 2020-12-22T05:00

Jerry was the drummer for the iconic "A Charlie Brown Christmas" soundtrack and he shares the story of the writing and recording of the album and great info on the creation of the TV special. He te...

Drum Manufacturing Myths - Europe vs. America with Fritz Steger from 2020-12-15T05:00

We are lead to believe that the bass drum pedal was invented in the USA, and that the drum set as we know it today was first created in the states - but Fritz shares examples that show many revolut...

Orion P. Howe - The Medal of Honor Drummer Boy with Marlene Targ Brill from 2020-12-08T05:00

Orion was a 14 year old drummer boy in the Civil War when he earned the Medal of Honor for an extremely courageous act in battle. Marlene Shares his amazing story that begins when he enters the war...

The Story of Peavey Drums with Rob Cook from 2020-12-01T04:25

Peavey Drums were short lived but the Radial Pro series has become a cult classic to many drummers. Rob shares his experience with the first generation of Peavey Drums that was full of problems fro...

The History of Noble & Cooley with Jay and Nick Jones from 2020-11-24T05:00

N&C is the oldest drum company in the US, founded 166 years ago in 1854. The company began at a kitchen table with Silas Noble making Toy Drums for Christmas presents. Once the Civil War broke out,...

A Look at The Curotto Collection with Mike Curotto from 2020-11-17T05:00

Mike has 650 rare and valuable snare drums in his San Francisco home! He tells us all about the rarest snares that he owns and how he got into this level of collecting. Mike also shares tips and tr...

The History of SJC Drums with Mike Ciprari from 2020-11-10T05:00

Mike is the co-founder of SJC and shares the great journey he and the company have been on in its 20 year existence. They erupted on the scene right when boutique drum companies were popping up eve...

Legendary Teachers: Max Abrams with Neal Wilkinson from 2020-11-03T05:00

Max Abrams was THE drum teacher in England in the mid 1900's and taught Stewart Copeland, Simon Phillips and my guest, Neal Wilkinson. He operated like a drill sergeant and didn't give his students...

The History of Mapex with Jeff Mulvihill from 2020-10-27T03:56

Mapex was founded in 1989, but its parent company, KHS, goes back 80 years in China and has a very interesting story beginning in after school music programs. Jeff is the brand manager for Mapex an...

Dealing and Collecting Celebrity Drums with Donn Bennett from 2020-10-20T01:45

Donn Bennett is one of the worlds foremost dealers in celebrity drums that were owned by the top drummers in the world such as Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, Hal Blaine, Art Blakey, Elvin Jones and MANY m...

Recording Vintage Drums with Dan Bailey from 2020-10-13T03:47

Dan Bailey shares his tips and tricks for recording with vintage drums in his studio including favorite drum brands, head choices, mics and recording gear. Dan and I go off the deep end in this epi...

The History of Meinl with Norbert Saemann from 2020-10-06T04:00

Norbert takes us through every decade in the history of Meinl and gives a detailed look at the 70 year history of this iconic company. We begin in 1951 when Roland Meinl started out making wind ins...

The Role of Percussion Around the World with Colin O'Donohoe from 2020-09-29T04:00

We discuss how percussion is used in Ireland, Turkey, Iran, Africa, and other various countries in comparison to the downbeat focused western music that dominates pop culture. It is a big eye opene...

The History of Vic Firth with Mark Wessels from 2020-09-22T04:00

Vic Firth was a prolific timpanist, drum set performer, and educator all before he started his iconic drum stick company that we all know today. This episode starts as a biography of Vic, but then ...

The History of Cymbal Making with Nick Margarite (NickyMoon) from 2020-09-15T03:43

Nick takes us through an in-depth look at the full history of cymbals, bronze, the iconic brands such as UFIP and Paiste, and all of the processes that are used around the world to create cymbals t...

A Look at Broadway Drummers with Warren Odze from 2020-09-08T03:21

Learn the history of broadway drummers dating back to the days of Vaudeville, up to the modern times where shows are technical marvels that run Ableton, have screens on all the music stands, and th...

The History of Pearl Drums with Raymond Massey from 2020-09-01T03:51

We go back to post World War 2 Japan and learn about the origins of Pearl as a music stand manufacturer in 1946. They then entered the world of drums in the 50's and began to rise to the drum compa...

Legendary Teachers: Moeller and Chapin with Claus Hessler from 2020-08-25T03:52

Claus teaches us all about the Moeller Technique and its origins with Sanford Moeller, and how he passed the technique along to the legendary Jim Chapin who taught Claus and many famous drummers. T...

Living A Ludwig Life with Jim Catalano from 2020-08-18T03:56

Jim was the director of marketing at Ludwig for 36 years and was the right hand man to Bill Ludwig II, aka "The Chief". He shares amazing stories about his time he had with the chief, and his four ...

The History of North Drums with Roger North from 2020-08-11T04:00

North drums are some of the most unique looking drums ever made. They are horn shaped fiberglass drums that were made between the late 60's through the early 90's and were created by my guest, Roge...

The Biography of Joe Morello with Steve Fidyk from 2020-08-04T04:00

Joe Morello was one of the most innovative and masterful drummers of the last century, but did you know he was playing Violin with the Boston Symphony at age 9? Learn about how the iconic "Take 5" ...

A Look at The Cymbal Book with Hugo Pinksterboer from 2020-07-28T04:00

Learn the origins of this iconic book that is the most thorough and extensive resource for all things cymbals! Hugo tells us how he gathered all the information for the book and we learn tons of va...

For the Love of Slingerland with John Sparrow from 2020-07-21T04:00

John Sparrow is the drummer for the Violent Femmes and a die hard Slingerland enthusiast! This is a fun episode where we talk about Slingerland high points in the history of this great American bra...

The History of GMS Drums with Tony Gallino and Rob Mazzella from 2020-07-14T04:00

Rob and Tony are the founders of the iconic American drum brand, GMS Drum Co. They were one of four custom-shop companies that started in the 1980's, well before the boom of boutique brands in the ...

The Great British Drum Brands Episode with Geoff Nicholls from 2020-07-07T03:14

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 ...

The History of Rudiments with Mark Beecher from 2020-06-30T04:00

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 docu...

Drum Tuning History with Jeff Davenport from 2020-06-23T03:21

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 hi...

Legendary Teachers: George L. Stone with Barry James (Stone's Last Living Student Who Still Teaches) from 2020-06-16T19:30

Barry James is the last living student of George Lawrence Stone (Stick Control, Accents and Rebounds) who still teaches the Stone technique. Barry is 81 years old and took lessons with Stone in 195...

Sympathy for the Drummer: The Charlie Watts Episode with Mike Edison from 2020-06-09T04:00

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 loo...

The History of Premier Drums with Mike Ellis from 2020-06-03T04:00

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 E...

The History of U.S. Military Drumming with Patrick Jones from 2020-05-26T04:00

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 ...

Rob Cook talks about the Chicago Drum Show Plus George Way History from 2020-05-17T01:28

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 ...

The History of Working Drummers pt 2: 1960 - Today with Dr. Matt Brennan from 2020-05-12T04:00

(You do not need to have listened to part 1 to enjoy this episode) Part 2 covers the role of working drummers starting in the 1960's with session drummers, then Rock and Roll superstar's, through t...

The History of Sabian Cymbals with Andy Zildjian from 2020-05-05T04:00

Andy Zildjian is the president of Sabian Cymbals and takes us on a very fun journey through the history of the company that dates back to its founding in 1981 by his father, Robert Zildjian. This e...

A Look at Famous Funny Drummers with Steven Harrison from 2020-04-28T04:00

We talk about celebrities who are also drummers such as Chevy Chase, Bob Crane, Johnny Carson, Andy Kaufman and many more.  It is amazing how many classic celebrities of the silver screen enjoyed p...

The History of the Ludwig Black Beauty with Uli Salazar from 2020-04-21T03:04

Uli is the Ludwig Marketing and Artist Relations Manager and shares the complete history of the iconic Black Beauty snare drum. We discuss how it originated as the 1919 "Inspiration Model" and then...

The History of C&C Drum Co. with Bill Cardwell from 2020-04-07T04:00

Bill shares the full story of C&C drums that began with the first kit he made for Carl Palmer, and then later grew to be one of the most popular boutique drum brands in the world. Before that, Bill...

A Modern Talk with David Frangioni from 2020-03-31T04:00

CEO of Modern Drummer Magazine, David Frangioni is this weeks guest. We discuss the history of Modern Drummer and talk about how drummers can make the best of the current "Stay Home" situation, plu...

The Ringo Episode with Gary Astridge from 2020-03-24T03:15

Gary is a historian and expert on all things Ringo Starr. He has curated Ringo's collection of original Beatles drum kits and is full of great stories about Ringo that you won't hear from anyone el...

Exploring The Funky Drummer Breakbeat with Dylan Wissing from 2020-03-10T01:34

This James Brown song from 1969 made a very small splash at first, until it's beat was re-discovered in the 80's and changed the world of music forever. We take a deep dive learning everything abou...

The History of Istanbul Agop Cymbals with Sezar Inceoglu from 2020-02-18T02:27

Sezar teaches us the full History of Istanbul Agop, dating back to its origins in the Zildjian K Factory where Agop Tomurcuk learned how to make cymbals. We discuss how hand hammered cymbals are ma...

The History of Working Drummers with Dr. Matt Brennan from 2020-02-04T02:23

Matt takes us on a deep dive into the early mistreatment of drummers in the musicians labour unions dating back to the early 20th century, through the rise of the "Radio Stars" of the 1940's all th...

The History of Drum Engraving with John Aldridge from 2020-01-21T01:56

Drum Engraving goes back to the 1920's when drums such as the Slingerland and Ludwig Black Beauty's would become legendary thanks to the intricate engraving on the metal shells. Fast forward to tod...

The History of Learning the Drum Set with Stephen Taylor from 2019-12-24T05:00

We learn the evolution of how early drummers learned their craft by watching other drummers who passed through town and by apprenticing with drummers such as Chick Webb and Art Blakey. Then came th...

Bringing the Slingerland Drum Shell Machines Back to Life with Bernie Stone from 2019-12-10T05:00

Bernie purchased the original Slingerland radio frequency drum shell making machinery on an Ebay auction in 2001, and that began his decade long quest to figure out how they work. He went through h...

The Art of Restoring Vintage Drums with Steele Turkington from 2019-11-26T05:05

A Pearl tom mount on an ultra-rare Ludwig Top Hat and Cain kit? It happened... Steele teaches us his process of preserving and restoring classic drums in an effort to keep them as original as possi...

The History of the Hi-Hat with Rob Cook from 2019-11-12T05:00

The origins of the Hi-Hat pedal have long been debated, and Rob Cook introduces us to a new theory that a gentleman named Skip Retherford was the inventor in the 1922. This pre-dates Papa Jo Jones,...

The History of Zildjian Cymbals with Paul Francis from 2019-10-15T20:13

Paul Francis, a 30 year employee of Zildjian, takes us back to 1618 when Avedis I discovered the alloy that changed music for ever. We go on a deep dive into every detail of Zildjians amazing histo...

The History of Zildjian Cymbals with Paul Francis from 2019-10-15T20:13

Paul Francis, a 30 year employee of Zildjian, takes us back to 1618 when Avedis I discovered the alloy that changed music for ever. We go on a deep dive into every detail of Zildjians amazing histo...

The History of Zildjian Cymbals with Paul Francis from 2019-10-15T20:13

Paul Francis, a 30 year employee of Zildjian, takes us back to 1618 when Avedis I discovered the alloy that changed music for ever. We go on a deep dive into every detail of Zildjians amazing histo...

The Death of Trap Drummers with Kelli Rae Tubbs from 2018-10-20T21:41

What was it like to be a Trap Drummer in the silent movie era as talking pictures take over - making the job obsolete? Listen as Kelli and I discuss this topic - and how a great percussion genre be...

The Death of Trap Drummers with Kelli Rae Tubbs from 2018-10-20T21:41

What was it like to be a Trap Drummer in the silent movie era as talking pictures take over - making the job obsolete? Listen as Kelli and I discuss this topic - and how a great percussion genre be...

The Death of Trap Drummers with Kelli Rae Tubbs from 2018-10-20T21:41

What was it like to be a Trap Drummer in the silent movie era as talking pictures take over - making the job obsolete? Listen as Kelli and I discuss this topic - and how a great percussion genre be...