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We lost a member and vintage drum enthusiast

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I am sad to let the Vintage Dum Forum community know of the passing of one of our own. . . Stephen Hillman. He was not only an accomplished drummer, a wealth of knowledge, and a long time enthusiast of vintage drums but also collector of some of the most rare and museum quality drums. I first met this exceptional man at the CT drum show and we instantly became friends and from there he became my mentor.

This is a link to his memorial page. Please join me as we celebrate Stephen and all he has shared with us. He will be missed.

https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/canton-ma/stephen-hillman-10693920?fbclid=IwAR2zUFtnj-zd61WNwGxn-_fW1f8lha7XVxcay19FITMPTDBK0cuy2ZnS45k

No Guru - I just love collecting & learning about vintage drums!

Some of my favorites from the kits in the collection
58 WFL New Yorker Blue Sparkle
67 Ludwig Hollywood Red Psychedelic
69 Ludwig Standard Red Ruby Strata
70's Ludwig BOP "Ringo" Kit

A few of my favorite snares
20's Leedy Black Elite
51 Leedy & Ludwig Knob Tension
58 WFL Buddy Rich Classic Blue Sparkle
63 Walberg & Auge Sea Blue Agave Green Pearl
66 Leedy Shelly Manne Blue Agate Pearl
Posted on 2 years ago
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Even though I didn't get to know him, It saddens me since he left us much to soon.

1974-75 Rogers Starlighter IV New England White 13/16/22 (w/Dyna)
1964-67 Rogers Blue Glass Glitter 12/14/16/20
early Oaklawn Camco Blue Moire 12/14/20
1926 Super Ludwig 5x14
1960-ish Ludwig COB 5x14 Super Sensitive
1960-ish Ludwig COB 6.5x14 Super Sensitive
1970 Ludwig COB Cut-Badge 5x14 Supra Phonic

Looking for a Camco Aristocrat SD in Blue Moire!!
Posted on 2 years ago
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That's a shame. What was his username?

Posted on 2 years ago
#3
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Without the userhame, I don't recognize the name either but sad to hear of his passing.

Posted on 2 years ago
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So sad to hear this. Yes, if anyone knows his user name please let us know.

The greatest gift you can give your family and the world is a healthy you. - Joyce Meyer
Posted on 2 years ago
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Here is a picture from the CT show a couple of years back with the Forum Gang and Big Blue.

I don't know his User Name either, Just met most of these drummers that day for the first time.

RIP

Wayne

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