Just saw a YouTube video (music with a slideshow) of Gene Krupa's "Drum Boogie" from 1959. At 7:20 or so into the video, there's a picture of him playing his kit in what looks like Yankee Stadium. I'm sure the picture was more recent than 1959, but it looks like his snare is a Dynasonic, with the black stripe clock face strainer. Can anyone else see that? Never would have thought....
I would have included a link, but I'm kinda clumsy in that area.
Actually, I think the whole kit is Rogers....maybe he's sitting in on Buddy's kit, with that tall seat-case.Mind Blowi
Yes, that's a Rogers kit with a Dynasonic! Gene was always faithful to Slingerland, so my educated guess is that it's not his kit. As suggested above, it could be Buddy's kit. Maybe TommyP would know?
-Mark
Yes, that's a Rogers kit with a Dynasonic! Gene was always faithful to Slingerland, so my educated guess is that it's not his kit. As suggested above, it could be Buddy's kit. Maybe TommyP would know?-Mark
Hey Mark!/8upwuthit!
Actually ... it was Louis Bellson's set! .. and .. it took place at Dodger Stadium. There is video that shows what this was all about, and I have seen it many times. I believe it was GK ... Louis Bellson ... and Shelly Manne. Would have to research to be sure .. but .. definitely Louis' Rogers set, hence the Dynasonic! Here's a pic I have in my collection from that performance/rehearsal!
Tommyp
It was indeed GK, Louis Bellson, and Shelly Manne. Dodgers Stadium, 1962. Here's the YT link to the performance ... [ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FF-X7vubC4U"]Drum Battle - Gene Krupa, Louis Bellson, Shelly Manne - YouTube[/ame] ENJOY!!!
Tommyp
Well, I was wrong about the stadium, but right about the drums! Laughing H
Tommyp!
I knew you would have the answer! As for Louie's Dynasonic, it sure looks thinner than a 5", almost like a 4.5" x 14". Is it just an illusion?
-Mark
Tommyp!I knew you would have the answer! As for Louie's Dynasonic, it sure looks thinner than a 5", almost like a 4.5" x 14". Is it just an illusion?-Mark
Good eye Mark!
NOT just an illusion! LB had Rogers build him more than a few "experimental" custom models that were NOT available to the public. This is one of 'em! It is indeed a 4X14 wood Dynasonic .. and .. LB also had a 4X14 "Powertone" built too, but with a Sta-Tite strainer as the standard strainer was too tall for a 4" drum. One of our esteemed Rogers collectors/members has LB's drum! Based on his specs, I had one built to the EXACT layout as LB's by Joe Montineri. I have gigged it numerous times! Kinda like a "Powertone" piccolo if you will. Here's a couple pics of mine ... and perhaps Powertone will chime in with his!
Tommyp
... and here's my 4X14 LB in the "gig zone" with my Rogers BR Celebrity's ...
Tommyp
I have a very clear photo of Gene playing a genuine Gladstone snare in a recording studio. He never used it live as far as I know.
