John Bonham’s Ludwig Vistalite Black & White Candy Stripe swirl drum kit used during his time with Led Zeppelin was originally given to music critic Chris Welch by Bonzo himself. It is one of the only kits outside of the Bonham estate.
Read moreVK Drums 6.5x14 Grade 1 Ttitanium Snare
This is the latest from the VK workshop, a 14 x 6.5 grade 1 titanium snare with aluminium / stainless steel (centre) lugs and quick release hoops. This drum also has a titanium throw, titanium Vkey, butt plate and badge.
Read moreReflections on Shelly Manne - Chapter One
From a 1962 television broadcast of Jazz Scene USA
Not So Modern Drummer asked five distinguished drummers to share their ideas and opinions concerning the following quote attributed to Shelly Manne, "The ride beat is the easiest and the most difficult thing a drummer will ever play."
Read more@ 1927 Ludwig DeLuxe Genuine Gold Trimmed Model Snare
I was at a loss to find any of the previous owners prior to Bun E. I keep wondering who was the drummer who bought and played this drum almost 90 years ago. I wish I knew…
Read more1935 Ludwig & Ludwig 6.5 x 14 Gold Sparkle (Flash)/Classic Gold Standard Model
Here’s another snare drum fresh from the 2015 Chicago Vintage Drum Show and now in the “Bun E. Carlos wing” of the Curotto Collection. I got this one from Bun E. Carlos.
Read more1970s Ludwig Blue Big Beat Vistalites
This set I am featuring from my collection is a 1970s blue Big Beat set. The clear and blue colors have been Ludwig's best sellers through the years. I suppose Amber and yellow also sold well thanks to the Bonham influence.
Read moreVic Firth - An American Classic - My Tribute To The Man Who Touched My Life
"What you leave behind in not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others." ~ Pericles
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