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Have you ever??

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Written [showing my age] or tried to contact some famous drummer and ask him/her a question about whatever..AND you actually got a response??...My first one was with Bruford when I asked if he wanted to endorse my snare drum lineEye Ball

Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 8 years ago
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Kenny Aronoff answered my email in detail...A true gentleman!!

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 8 years ago
#2
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Alex Van Halen had his tech call me about a rack maker after leaving a note with their lighting tech....

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MY Dirty Little Collection
Posted on 8 years ago
#3
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I sent a PM to Bermuda on Drummer World a couple weeks ago. I wanted to let him know that his drumming with Weird Al was my introduction to modern pop drumming, seeing as my parents weren't about to let me buy a Chili Peppers album when I was 8 years old, and that he and the band were one of my first musical inspirations. He responded and it's just about been the highlight of my month!

Zach

Currently looking for a 3-ply 24x14 Ludwig in champagne sparkle w/rail consolette and cymbal mount!
Posted on 8 years ago
#4
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He's a forum member here also.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 8 years ago
#5
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Bermuda [John] is a very nice guy. Approachable, enthusiastic about his drums and willing to share his experience. Much like the late Tommy Wells who hung his hat at the DFO for years..I still miss him.

Hit like you mean it!!
Posted on 8 years ago
#6
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Bun E..................he's one of us..........

Posted on 8 years ago
#7
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When Joe English was with Sea Level I asked him what kind of ride he was playing. His reply, "How the f*ck should I know!"

LoLoLoLo

Never play it the same way once.
Posted on 8 years ago
#8
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Johnny Craviotto called my house on a Sunday afternoon after I sent an email to his company regarding a Solid Cocobolo shell snare drum I once had. He verified that there were only 3 in the 4x14 size.

Couldn't believe it!

What a nice, laid back dude!Cool1

Drum Kits
1965 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Blue
1966 Ludwig Clubdate Oyster Black
1969 Ludwig BB Blue Oyster Keystone Clubdate
1971 Ludwig BB Black Oyster
Early 60's Camco Oaklawns Champagne Sparkle
Posted on 8 years ago
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Yes, but I promised never to reveal his identity so I won't. :D

Some years ago I rounded up some drummers to help me put a floor tom together for Mike Layton as a 'presentation drum.' It was meant as a thank you for all he does for everybody. What made the drum special was the impossible to find wrap. Everybody I asked was really cool about contributing parts for Mike's drum. Getting the drum together was the easy part, the wrap was something else. I approached a very well-known drummer (Ludwig endorser) to see if he could help me secure a piece of this 'mission impossible' wrap large enough to cover the floor tom I was putting together. He was not only happy to do it, he made the calls and spoke to the right people and made it happen. All he asked me in return was to please never reveal his identity. I'm sure he didn't want to get the wave of requests that would have followed if people learned of what he did.

Famous drummers are just people. As with all people, some are more sociable than others. I just got real lucky and ran up on a guy who is as decent, generous and big heart-ed as they come.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

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Posted on 8 years ago
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