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Mystery Molecule-like drums Last viewed: 3 hours ago

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Anybody have any idea what drums these are in this circa-1975 Al Green appearance on Soul Train? They remind me of Molecules, but clearly aren't those.

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YYooJOWH_60&feature=youtu.be&app=desktop"]L-O-V-E / AL GREEN - YouTube[/ame]

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1982 Ludwig Classic in white Cortex, 24-13-14-18 + Coliseum snare
For quieter gigs:
Early '70s Whitehall Tiger Eye Pearl 20-12-14-14
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Early '70s Sonor Champions in Rosewood, 22-12-13-16
Posted on 10 years ago
#1
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Possibly Artistry Drums and Percussion.

http://www.mikedolbear.com/story.asp?StoryID=3134

Posted on 10 years ago
#2
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Those are some crazy looking tubs!! Pretty cool and good info Matt.

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 10 years ago
#3
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Never seen anything like this before,interesting design but not very projective,mikes on top for sure.Loved the Al Green track and what a drummer!Hope you get a definitive answer.

Wayne

1967 Rogers Cleveland Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge Red Cortex
22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 10 years ago
#4
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Weird drums.

Who is the amazing lunatic playing them??

-Erik
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early '70's Ludwig Acrolite
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Posted on 10 years ago
#5
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OH MAN I love the 70's

...."and you can bet your last money, it's all gonna be a stone gas, honey! I'm Don Cornelius, and as always in parting, we wish you love, peace and soul!"

Posted on 10 years ago
#6
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The drummer was "Aaron Purdie", he also played with James Brown... can't find more pics of him on that kit though..

Cheers

John

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
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Posted on 10 years ago
#7
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Great info longjohn as i wondered who he was too?Really loved James Brown`s drummers(all of them) and he had a few.James was a real stickler for perfection.

Wayne

1967 Rogers Cleveland Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge Red Cortex
22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 10 years ago
#8
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I wonder if Bermuda would know, he`s into drums like that and has shown many weird drums before.

It`s a drum,.....Hit It !!

.....76/#XK9207 Phonic Sound Machine D454/D-505 snares !i
Posted on 10 years ago
#9
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Perhaps, this thread is of any use...

http://www.vintagedrumforum.com/showthread.php?t=43663

Posted on 10 years ago
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