A podcast all about the rich history of the drums - and how they became what they are today! Join Bart van der Zee as he speaks with experts about the curious journey of the ever-evolving drum set.
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Talking Drums, King Gizzard, and Inspiration with Michael "Cavs" Cavanagh
Tuesday, September 3, 2024 • Duration 22:15
Cav's and I chatted before the King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard concert on 08/25/24 in Newport Ky. We discuss his inspirations, his current set up (C&C and Dream Cymbals), King Gizzard, and his solo projects. Cav's is one of my favorite drummers so this was an absolute honor to speak with him and see the show up from the side of the stage.
Here is a drum cam video I shot of King Gizz and Cav's performing "Motor Spirit": https://youtu.be/yBsJJOVSDoY
and here is a great FULL gear run down with Cav's from Modern Drummer (Different kit, similar set up): https://youtu.be/tMxYSfiqNjk?si=Wtrbwr31p6hGknNU
Thanks to Dream Cymbals for sponsoring this episode. Shop for cymbals at www.dreamcymbals.com
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The Celebrity Drum Dealer with Donn Bennett
Tuesday, August 20, 2024 • Duration 01:07:09
Donn Bennett is one of the foremost dealers of rare and celebrity drum sets in the world! He shares with us how he got into this unique profession, some of his most biggest success stories, and many lessons that he has learned along the way over his 30+ year career. Donn has also built a reputation for himself as being the go-to dealer for the biggest bands in the world who want to liquidate warehouses full of collections. He shares an amazing story about how Aerosmith called him to clear out a HUGE warehouse full of equipment, and how he had to trust his gut and take on the biggest collection he had every purchased. After he did that, even more doors opened and he still continues to grow to this day.
Check out Donn's website here at: www.donnbennett.com and find him on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/@DonnsDrumVaultOfficial
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The History of Recording Drums with Jay Petach
Tuesday, April 9, 2024 • Duration 58:24
Unravel the captivating journey of recording technology with Jay Petach as your guide, spanning back to the 1800s when pioneers like Thomas Edison introduced groundbreaking inventions like the Phonograph and Edison's Cylinders. Delve into the evolution leading to the revolutionary use of magnetic tape and the advent of computers, propelling us into the era of multi-track recording as we recognize it today.
In this enlightening episode, Jay Petach, a distinguished professor and seasoned audio engineer, offers invaluable insights drawn from his extensive experience. He regales us with anecdotes of the bygone era when drummers were strategically placed in the back of the room for mixing, and recounts the challenges of capturing the full richness of iconic drum kits like Ringo's on rudimentary 2 and 4 track systems.
From the emergence of gates, reverbs, and drum effects to the intricate techniques that have shaped modern recording, Jay's expertise shines through, making this episode a must-watch for both enthusiasts and professionals alike.
Join us as we journey through the annals of recording history, guided by Jay's passion and expertise, in an exploration that promises to both educate and enthrall. Don't miss out on this captivating dive into the art and science of recording!
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A Look at DrumArchive.com with Andy Youell
Tuesday, July 19, 2022 • Duration 45:14
Drum Archive is the online home of more drum catalogs in one place than you will find anywhere else in the world! Andy has created a resource that I personally use multiple times a week and has become essential for vintage drum enthusiasts to learn and research about the instrument that we love. He shares the story of how and why he created this site and why he has such a passion for archiving drum catalogs!
Check out the site at www.drumarchive.com
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The Biography of Chick Webb with Chet Falzerano
Tuesday, July 12, 2022 • Duration 52:36
Chick Webb fell down the stairs as a child and smashed multiple vertebrae which left him with a serious physical handicap, but he still managed to become one of the best drummers in the world in his short 30 year life. Chick Webb is one of the god fathers of modern drumming and was revered by Buddy Rich, Gene Krupa, and every top drummer of the 1920's and 30's. Chet is the author of a great Chick Webb biography book and has extensive knowledge about Chick, Billy Gladstone, and vintage Gretsch drums. Chick died very young but accomplished an incredible amount in that time - enjoy this great underdog story!
Here is Chets book on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Chick-Webb-Spinnin-Little-Giant/dp/1574243098/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2CETL6TZBXNXV&keywords=Chick+Webb+Spinnin%27+the+Webb%3A+The+Little+Giant&qid=1657597127&sprefix=chick+webb+spinnin%27+the+webb+the+little+giant%2Caps%2C38&sr=8-1
Thanks to Lowboy Beaters for sponsoring this episode - use code DRUMHISTORY at www.lowboybeaters.com to save 15% off
(Drum News) Robbery at Gretsch Drum Co. in 1927!
Thursday, July 7, 2022 • Duration 04:34
A group of armed bandits robbed the Payroll at the Gretsch Manufacturing Co. in 1927! This article has never been seen by the modern Gretsch family or Gretsch employees and is a glimpse into an exciting and scary situation that happened in Brooklyn at the factory!
Here is the episode with Lucas von Gretsch: https://www.drumhistorypodcast.com/post/ep-159-gretsch-the-eternal-brand-with-lucas-von-gretsch
Gretsch: The Eternal Brand with Lucas von Gretsch
Tuesday, July 5, 2022 • Duration 01:18:42
Lucas takes us back to the Victorian Era when Gretsch was founded in 1883 and gives a family members inside scoop on this iconic drum brand. Lucas covers the origins of the company up to the 1950's in this episode which includes the birth of the drum set, the explosion of jazz, the great depression, and surviving through World War 2. We hear about all of the Gretsch family members and the important role each person had in the development of the brand over the last 139 years.
Check out all the great Gretsch Drums currently available at: https://www.gretschdrums.com/
Here is the Gretsch Heritage series: https://youtu.be/cxMMgojtsHE
Enjoy!
(Drum News) "Drums Behind the Iron Curtain" - Premier Drums 1960 Newspaper Articles
Friday, July 1, 2022 • Duration 07:31
English Newspaper articles about Premier selling drums behind the Iron Curtain to Soviet Russia and West Germany. This was a big part of Premiers business at the time and this made the evening news around the UK! Be sure to check out the other full length interview episodes of the podcast.
Here is a link to this episode on YouTube so you can see the original article: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZCji5q4G2pY
EDIT -- I said Dr. Della-Porta when it should be Mr. Della-Porta. He wasn't a doctor :)
(Drum News) 1938 - Gene Krupa Will Teach You Drums for $1.50!
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 • Duration 05:14
1938 Drum Newspaper Ad for Gene Krupas "Drum Method" book from the Daily News in New York City. Gene Krupa is one of the god fathers of modern drumming and is responsible for many drummers picking up the sticks in the mid 20th Century.
His drum book came out in the same year and can still be purchased today, here is a link to it on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Gene-Krupa-Drum-Method/dp/0760400857
Here are some podcast episodes that I have done about Gene with Krupa expert, Brooks Tegler:
-A Biography of Gene Krupa: https://youtu.be/mO98TNoNyEw
-The Utimate Gene Krupa Gear Guide: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wvZ58uqa4Zs
-Discovering Gene Krupas Lost Drum Collection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ga7f0sEk1YI
Thanks for watching and thanks to my friend Jerry Reiman for compiling these articles.
(The Vault) Discovering Gene Krupas Lost Drum Collection with Brooks Tegler (2019)
Tuesday, June 28, 2022 • Duration 51:46
This is a classic episode that I am excited to re-release! Charlie Watts purchased Gene Krupas long lost drum collection - what is better than that?! I also announce the start of a new series that I am launching simultaneously with the release of episode. Listen to learn more!
Original Description: A large collection of Gene Krupa's gear has been in a storage unit since 1973 and has recently been discovered! If that wasn't enough...It was all purchased by the legendary Charlie Watts! Our friend Brooks Tegler was the man who authenticated this collection and shares the story with us.
Are the myths true about Gene playing a Dynasonic? You'll have to listen to find out! Brooks takes us through the whole story of how this amazing collection was found and what was included, and how it ended up with a Rolling Stone.
You can find the full report that Brooks created for this collection at his blog:
www.krupasequipmenthistory.blog
Purchase physical GK book here: http://rebeats.com/books.html
and the Digital copy here: https://hudsonmusic.com/product/gk-the-tools-that-built-the-gene-krupa-legend/
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