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Tag Archives: Slingerland
The Wisdom of Buddy Rich Outfit No. 80 N
SKF NOTE: This Slingerland ad brings back memories. Pre-internet, when magazine drum ads were a key source for studying drummers’ sets, this ad was among the best. To begin with, this is a back end look at Buddy Rich‘s drum … Continue reading
Posted in Drum/Music News, SKF Blog
Tagged Buddy Rich, Slingerland
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A Unique Look at Buddy Rich’s Drumset
SKF NOTE: Eames Drumshell Company founder, Joe MacSweeney, gives us a unique insight into Buddy Rich‘s drumset. Mr. MacSweeney collected and refurbished 1940-44 vintage Slingerland Radio King drums, using them to create a five-piece set, with original hardware and calfskin … Continue reading
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Tagged Buddy Rich, Eames, Joe MacSweeney, Radio King, Slingerland
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Frankie Dunlop: Gene Krupa Arranges Slingerland Endorsement
SKF NOTE: Gene Krupa‘s kindness to Frankie Dunlop early in Frankie’s career is covered in my blog post, Frankie Dunlop: Gene Krupa’s Kindness to an Upcoming Drummer. In this audio excerpt you can hear Frankie telling the whole story. Frankie was … Continue reading
Posted in Audio, SKF Blog
Tagged Frankie Dunlop, Gene Krupa, Maynard Ferguson, Slingerland, Thelonious Monk
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Derek Hess: Rossington Collins Band 1981
SKF NOTE: Well, what do you know? Reading this morning through transcripts of my two interviews with Rossington Collins Band drummer Derek Hess, I also find out the band’s September 5, 1981 concert at Garden State Arts Center is now … Continue reading
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Tagged 1981, Alive!, Derek Hess, Derek Trucks, Drummer, Garden State Art Center, Modern Drummer, Rossington Collins Band, Scott K Fish, Slingerland
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Frankie Dunlop: We Never Rehearsed with Monk
SKF NOTE: A snippet from my 1983-84 interview with Frankie Dunlop. What’s missing here is the sound of Frankie’s voice. He was an amazing impersonator. When he was quoting Thelonious Monk here, he became Thelonious Monk in speech and manner. Very … Continue reading
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Tagged Frankie Dunlop, Gretsch, Kenny Dorham, Modern Drummer, Scott K Fish, Slingerland, Thelonious Monk
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