Wangan

[cowseatmaize]

Billy Cobham made those popular back in the late 70's early 80's.

He was one of my favorites. I wish I had all those old records now. I only had a few and Spectrum was my favorite.
I was really into that stuff, Hammer, McLaughlin, Gentle Giant, Gong. Wow! Blast from the past.

 

[Wangan]

Between my drum badge and the finish on my shells I have determined that my set was made in `78-`79.The blue and olive Ludwig oval logo on the badges started in mid `69.They were all Keystone shaped badges before that.Here is an interesting site that helped me research the date,which can be tough because they didn`t have a formal manufacture date associated with the serial numbers. http://www.vintagecymbalguide.com/

If you don`t mind Woody,I would like to know who made the Blue rack you have.All I`ve ever seen are the Chrome or aluminum ones.

 

[woody]

Roland made the rack. It came with the electronic drums when I ordered them.

 

[epackage]

Nice sets Woody and Wangan, add 5 more kits to each and Neil Peart might come and play them....[8D]

 

[epackage]

Maybe the most amazing work I've ever seen done on drums....9 AMAZING MINUTES STRAIGHT !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/1981040/neil_peart_crazy_drum_solo/

 

[Wangan]

Ah Yes! One of my idols of drumming! I have seen this one before.When I learn to play good,I want to learn Tom Sawyer,one of my favorite Rush tunes.

I was told that there was a drummer that had so many drums set up that he couldn`t get to them.They had to lower him into the kit with a sling chair on a crane!I think it was the drummer for the Moody Blues but I`m not sure.Makes a good stage presence even tho you definitely don`t need that many.Funny thing is,for me,there are never enough!The option of all the different sounds you can produce makes it more interesting and FUN! I just saw a video of this drummer who said he would play a car door on stage if it made the sound he was looking for.He used to use a large boat propeller and each fin had a slightly different tone.[]

 

[Wangan]

Got to add this amendment: Jeff Porcaro is now leading Neil Peart and next only to Buddy Rich as my favorite all time drummer.

 

[Wangan]

I give up.There are so many greats,like Simon Phillips,you just cant have a few to admire.

 

[2muchstuff]

YEA bring back memories for me too, got kicked out of band, couldn't note in bag