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Ian Paice (Deep Purple) playing Pearl drums in the 70s!.

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I've lately been watching a Deep Purple dvd called "Collection" or hits '68-76.On one of there German tv appearances i think it may be " NO NO NO".The kit appears to be either a grey or wmp finish the badge appears&seems to be different than what i've seen on early 80s Pearl kits.The sizes appear to be similar to his usual Luddys (26"kick 16"rack&18&20" floor toms.Is anyone both familiar with these model&year Pearl drums?, are they likely to be either German made or MIJ Pearls?.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Hi didn't switch to Pearl till the early 80's from memory so wouldn't be a Pearl that early in the piece

Posted on 7 years ago
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He did indeed ! it's what they call a " house kit", i.e in the late 60s Led Zepp (amongst other UK/American/Euro bands) on a German tv show called "" Beat Club".Alot of drummers used there (" Beat Club's") " house kit" which's a Sonor Teardrop.I.e. Bill Ward of Sabbath played such a kit on one of there promo/tv appearances as did the late&great Mick Tucker of The Sweet.You can clearly make out&see the early Pearl drums logo on both the bass drum front head&on the toms themselves.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Correction!. The DVD's called:" DEEP PURPLE HISTORY,HITS&HIGHLIGHTS '68-'76.There's a "promo clip" for "Speed King" you can clearly see that "Paicey" is playing a late 60s or 70 Pearl WMP 5pc kit, sizes appear&seem to be as per his silver sparkle/black oyster pearl Ludwig's.

Posted on 7 years ago
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Here's a little diddy with Ian from the BBC show called Rock School:

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UsgkFTKSy40"]Ian Paice talking about Sticks, Paradidles and Soloing - YouTube[/ame]

Posted on 7 years ago
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From Aussievintagedrumuser

Correction!. The DVD's called:" DEEP PURPLE HISTORY,HITS&HIGHLIGHTS '68-'76.There's a "promo clip" for "Speed King" you can clearly see that "Paicey" is playing a late 60s or 70 Pearl WMP 5pc kit, sizes appear&seem to be as per his silver sparkle/black oyster pearl Ludwig's.

Sorry to dig up an old post but I just saw this.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R1mIOhYZouA"]Deep Purple - Speed King - YouTube[/ame]

Posted on 6 years ago
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That's the one!.

Posted on 6 years ago
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From pgm554

Here's a little diddy with Ian from the BBC show called Rock School:Ian Paice talking about Sticks, Paradidles and Soloing - YouTube

I remember 'Rock School', that brings back some cool memories.

Posted on 6 years ago
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Anyone know what model/size sticks he's using BEFORE he switched/endorsed Pro-Mark ?,

According to Paiste Profiles 2 or 3 he's using Ludwig 7B but can't find any details/info (length size etc) on them.

Posted on 6 years ago
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