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Follow Drumming News Network: www.DrummngNewsNetwork.comSign up for our weekly newsletter.Hudson Music: www.HudsonMusic.comRebeats/Chicago Drum Show: www.Rebeats.comGet Rob Cook's Books: https://hudsonmusic.com/product-category/books/?yith_wcan=1&publishers=rebeats On this episode I (Paul Rogne) talk with Rebeats Rob Cook and Hudson Music’s Rob Wallis about Hudson Music digitally publishing Rob Cooks specialty books. Rebeats and Rob Cook specialize in the history of the great American drum companies and the personalities that helped define them. Hudson Music is excited to announce these books are now available exclusively in digital format through our Hudson Music Digital Bookstore. The Gretsch Drum Book by Rob Cook, in collaboration with John Sheridan, is a complete business history of the Gretsch Drum Company and dating guide for Gretsch drums. From the founding of the company in 1883, every significant management change of direction is discussed right up to the current era in which owner Fred W. Gretsch partners with KMC Music. A history of Gretsch artist relations includes an alphabetic list of every Gretsch drum endorser from 1936 to 2012 with photos of over 200 of them. The dating guide illustrates every catalog, color, badge, snare drum, drum kit, and hardware item catalogued through the 130-year history of Gretsch drums. The Ludwig Book, by Rob Cook, is a business history of the Ludwig family drum business(es) which can also be used as a guide to identify many of the products they produced. The Slingerland Book, by Rob Cook, is A complete history of the Slingerland Drum Company. Slingerland is one of the greatest drum companies of all-time. Rob Cook has lovingly compiled the Slingerland story with detailed chapters on the family, the Boston background, the company through the decades, Slingerland endorsees and personnel, the Gretsch/HSS era, Gibson’s acquisition, and much more. The book features a detailed dating guide classic ads and catalog pages and lots of stunning full-color and B&W photos throughout. The Roger’s Book: In this book, author Rob Cook gives the complete history of the Rogers Drum Company, whose drums, in the words of Not-So-Modern Drummer editor John Aldridge, were “the Cadillac of the 1960s…(whose) innovations in hardware design have been copied by almost every drum manufacturer in existence.” The Rogers Book covers the company’s east coast beginnings, the Covington, OH era, English Rogers, the CBS era, and much more. It includes a list of Rogers endorsees, a comprehensive guide for dating equipment, a color section showing old catalogs and drum colors, the parts listings from all Rogers catalogs, a list of current resources, and lots of photographs throughout. The Autobiography of William F. Ludwig II. His whole story in his own words, from childhood recollections through teen years as a rudimental drum champion, wartime service, and the glory years of Ludwig. The Leedy Way examines lives of U.G. Leedy and George Way are detailed in this book which also explains the structure of their enterprises. Neither man operated as a sole proprietor. Both Leedy and Way had business partners and stockholders, and both men eventually lost control of their businesses. This book places in context not only Leedy Manufacturing, Inc. and George Way Drums, Inc., but also Advance Drum Company, C.G. Conn Ltd., General Products (L&S Drums), Leedy & Ludwig Drums, Camco Drum Company, and GHW, Inc. Best Seat in the House is a hard rock memoir – essentially an authorized bio on the endearing British rock band Humble Pie – as told from the drum throne and backstage hallways during the emerging days of the Seventies classic rock era. In 1969, Jerry Shirley was chosen to drum in a new band led by Steve Marriott and Peter Frampton. He had just turned 17. Along with bassist Greg Ridley, and manager Dee Anthony, the Pie started a 6-year journey that stormed the US and defined Arena Rock – bigger sound,

This year is the 32nd Annual Chicago Drum Show and will be held May 20 & 21, 2023 in the Prairie Events Center / Kane County Fairgrounds, St Charles, Illinois.  Visit www.rebeats.com/drumshows_start_page.html  to learn more. This interview is part of a series of cymbal smiths that will be on a panel at the Chicago Drum Show.  You’ll be learning more about the craft and get to know these makers who are forging (pun intended) the future of cymbal making. The cymbal making history is amazing and exciting to learn how these craftsmen are continuing that history.  Cymbal crafting dates back hundreds of years and we learn more how the Zildjian family plays a role in so much of today’s handcrafted cymbal market.  Each craftsman has a different story, different approach, like custom drums in the 1990’s – these craftsmen are at the forefront of a new revolution in cymbal making. If you can attend the Chicago Drum Show I suggest you do it, Rob Cook has put together an amazing panel of 8 of the leaders in this new and growing field.  The cymbal Smiths in this panel are Ray Byrne / Bryne Cymbals (byrnecymbals.com), Dave Collingwood / Collingwood Cymbals (collingwoodcymbals.com), Burke Daugherty / Burke’s Work’s Cymbals (bronzepie.com), Paul Francis / Royal Cymbals (royalcymbals.com), Mike Mongiello/ Mongiello Cymbals (mongiellocymbals.com), Nicky Moon / NickyMoon Custom Cymbals LLC (nickymoon.com), Matt Nolan / Matt Nolan Custom (mattnolancustomcymbals.com), Timothy Roberts / Reverie Drum Co. (reveriedrums.com). https://youtu.be/xS64Ci2g99k On this episode I speak with Dave Collingwood of Collingwood Cymbals.  Cymbal making for Dave is a passion and an obsession. He challenges himself to find new techniques and uncover new processes, and with more and more people showing an interest in the craft, he’s decided to pass on his knowledge by teaching others how to find their own way through the ever-branching pathways of knowledge. www.collingwoodcymbals.com   Rob Cook (Author, Chicago Drum Show Owner): www.Rebeats.com Chicago Drum Show: www.rebeats.com/drumshows_start_page.html Drumming News Network: www.DrummingNewsNetwork.com

This year is the 32nd Annual Chicago Drum Show and will be held May 20 & 21, 2023 in the Prairie Events Center / Kane County Fairgrounds, St Charles, Illinois.  Visit www.rebeats.com/drumshows_start_page.html to learn more.   This interview is part of a series of cymbal smiths that will be on a panel at the Chicago Drum Show.  You’ll be learning more about the craft and get to know these makers who are forging (pun intended) the future of cymbal making.   The cymbal making history is amazing and exciting to learn how these craftsmen are continuing that history.  Cymbal crafting dates back hundreds of years and we learn more how the Zildjian family plays a role in so much of today’s handcrafted cymbal market.    Each craftsman has a different story, different approach, like custom drums in the 1990’s – these craftsmen are at the forefront of a new revolution in cymbal making.   If you can attend the Chicago Drum Show I suggest you do it, Rob Cook has put together an amazing panel of 8 of the leaders in this new and growing field.  The cymbal Smiths in this panel are Ray Byrne / Bryne Cymbals (byrnecymbals.com), Dave Collingwood / Collingwood Cymbals (collingwoodcymbals.com), Burke Daugherty / Burke’s Work’s Cymbals (bronzepie.com), Paul Francis / Royal Cymbals (royalcymbals.com), Mike Mongiello/ Mongiello Cymbals (mongiellocymbals.com), Nicky Moon / NickyMoon Custom Cymbals LLC (nickymoon.com), Matt Nolan / Matt Nolan Custom (mattnolancustomcymbals.com), Timothy Roberts / Reverie Drum Co. (reveriedrums.com). On this episode I speak with Mike Mongiello of Mongiello Cymbals.  Mike believes the most important element in any craft is the human one. That's why every single one of his instruments are made by hand from start to finish, in a single-artisan setting, ensuring the highest attention to detail and quality. From carefully curated production models to custom instruments made from the ground up, Mike will help you find the sound you ae looking for. No cymbal will leave his workshop unless he'd be proud to play it on my own kit. www.mongiellocymbals.com   Rob Cook (Author, Chicago Drum Show Owner): www.Rebeats.com Chicago Drum Show: www.rebeats.com/drumshows_start_page.html Drumming News Network: www.DrummingNewsNetwork.com

This year is the 32nd Annual Chicago Drum Show and will be held May 20 & 21, 2023 in the Prairie Events Center / Kane County Fairgrounds, St Charles, Illinois.  Visit www.rebeats.com/drumshows_start_page.html to learn more.   This interview is part of a series of cymbal smiths that will be on a panel at the Chicago Drum Show.  You’ll be learning more about the craft and get to know these makers who are forging (pun intended) the future of cymbal making.   The cymbal making history is amazing and exciting to learn how these craftsmen are continuing that history.  Cymbal crafting dates back hundreds of years and we learn more how the Zildjian family plays a role in so much of today’s handcrafted cymbal market.    Each craftsman has a different story, different approach, like custom drums in the 1990’s – these craftsmen are at the forefront of a new revolution in cymbal making.   If you can attend the Chicago Drum Show I suggest you do it, Rob Cook has put together an amazing panel of 8 of the leaders in this new and growing field.  The cymbal Smiths in this panel are Ray Byrne / Bryne Cymbals (byrnecymbals.com), Dave Collingwood / Collingwood Cymbals (collingwoodcymbals.com), Burke Daugherty / Burke’s Work’s Cymbals (bronzepie.com), Paul Francis / Royal Cymbals (royalcymbals.com), Mike Mongiello/ Mongiello Cymbals (mongiellocymbals.com), Nicky Moon / NickyMoon Custom Cymbals LLC (nickymoon.com), Matt Nolan / Matt Nolan Custom (mattnolancustomcymbals.com), Timothy Roberts / Reverie Drum Co. (reveriedrums.com).   https://youtu.be/AmWf893g1Ts   In this episode I speak with Nicky Moon of Nicky Moon custom cymbals. In addition, we learn about what makes him tick and his cymbals, we talk about many of the cymbals he is making and talk a bit about how he is crafting his own cymbal alloy. www.mattnolancustomcymbals.com   About Matt:   Using hammers, anvils and fire Matt creates fine musical instruments, percussion instruments such as cymbals, gongs, tam-tams, triangles, and other items. He creates instruments for drummers, percussionists, composers, symphony orchestras, touring and recording artists and art collectors from all over the world. He believes making instruments as much "by hand" as possible, gives them the most character and range of expression. Rob Cook (Author, Chicago Drum Show Owner): www.Rebeats.com Chicago Drum Show: www.rebeats.com/drumshows_start_page.html Drumming News Network: www.DrummingNewsNetwork.com

You can watch this on YouTube...  https://youtu.be/jaDCJpCFO4w This year is the 32nd Annual Chicago Drum Show and will be held May 20 & 21, 2023 in the Prairie Events Center / Kane County Fairgrounds, St Charles, Illinois.  Visit www.rebeats.com/drumshows_start_page.html to learn more.   This interview is part of a series of cymbal smiths that will be on a panel at the Chicago Drum Show.  You’ll be learning more about the craft and get to know these makers who are forging (pun intended) the future of cymbal making.   The cymbal making history is amazing and exciting to learn how these craftsmen are continuing that history.  Cymbal crafting dates back hundreds of years and we learn more how the Zildjian family plays a role in so much of today’s handcrafted cymbal market.    Each craftsman has a different story, different approach, like custom drums in the 1990’s – these craftsmen are at the forefront of a new revolution in cymbal making.   If you can attend the Chicago Drum Show I suggest you do it, Rob Cook has put together an amazing panel of 8 of the leaders in this new and growing field.  The cymbal Smiths in this panel are Ray Byrne / Bryne Cymbals (byrnecymbals.com), Dave Collingwood / Collingwood Cymbals (collingwoodcymbals.com), Burke Daugherty / Burke’s Work’s Cymbals (bronzepie.com), Paul Francis / Royal Cymbals (royalcymbals.com), Mike Mongiello/ Mongiello Cymbals (mongiellocymbals.com), Nicky Moon / NickyMoon Custom Cymbals LLC (nickymoon.com), Matt Nolan / Matt Nolan Custom (mattnolancustomcymbals.com), Timothy Roberts / Reverie Drum Co. (reveriedrums.com).   On this episode I speak with Timothy Roberts of Reverie Drum Co.  Timothy Roberts Handcrafted Cymbals are made with the highest quality B20 bronze, hand-hammered, and lathed into incredibly expressive and nuanced cymbals for all styles. Whether you have an old cymbal you’d like reworked or you’d like a custom creation, Timothy is dedicated to bringing out the best a cymbal has to offer.   www.reveriedrums.com   About Timothy:   In addition to manufacturing drums, cymbals, and percussion instruments, he is a new father.  Timothy is a professional studio and live musician with 50+ album credits and extensive work as an on-call musician. His passion for sound exploration led him to crafting the instruments that he plays. His team consists of only a few highly trained and skilled craftsmen who are all musicians. They have a value that every piece produced is crafted with care and attention to detail. Their belief is that “We don’t sell anything we wouldn’t (or haven’t) used in musical situations ourselves!”.   Rob Cook (Author, Chicago Drum Show Owner): www.Rebeats.com Chicago Drum Show: www.rebeats.com/drumshows_start_page.html Drumming News Network: www.DrummingNewsNetwork.com

This year is the 32nd Annual Chicago Drum Show and will be held May 20 & 21, 2023 in the Prairie Events Center / Kane County Fairgrounds, St Charles, Illinois.  Visit www.rebeats.com/drumshows_start_page.html to learn more.   This interview is part of a series of cymbal smiths that will be on a panel at the Chicago Drum Show.  You’ll be learning more about the craft and get to know these makers who are forging (pun intended) the future of cymbal making.   The cymbal making history is amazing and exciting to learn how these craftsmen are continuing that history.  Cymbal crafting dates back hundreds of years and we learn more how the Zildjian family plays a role in so much of today’s handcrafted cymbal market.    Each craftsman has a different story, different approach, like custom drums in the 1990’s – these craftsmen are at the forefront of a new revolution in cymbal making.   If you can attend the Chicago Drum Show I suggest you do it, Rob Cook has put together an amazing panel of 8 of the leaders in this new and growing field.  The cymbal Smiths in this panel are Ray Byrne / Bryne Cymbals (byrnecymbals.com), Dave Collingwood / Collingwood Cymbals (collingwoodcymbals.com), Burke Daugherty / Burke’s Work’s Cymbals (bronzepie.com), Paul Francis / Royal Cymbals (royalcymbals.com), Mike Mongiello/ Mongiello Cymbals (mongiellocymbals.com), Nicky Moon / NickyMoon Custom Cymbals LLC (nickymoon.com), Matt Nolan / Matt Nolan Custom (mattnolancustomcymbals.com), Timothy Roberts / Reverie Drum Co. (reveriedrums.com).   In this episode I speak with Nicky Moon of Nicky Moon custom cymbals. In addition, we learn about what makes him tick and his cymbals, we talk about many of the cymbals he is making and talk a bit about how he is crafting his own cymbal alloy.   About: NickyMoon Custom Cymbals, LLC manufactures handmade, elite quality cymbals in the USA using the highest quality B20 bronze available from Turkey. We also modify, alter, repair and rework cymbals of all kinds. Our Custom Shop offers unlimited options so you can find your own unique voice.  www.nickymoon.com   Rob Cook (Author, Chicago Drum Show Owner): www.Rebeats.com Chicago Drum Show: www.rebeats.com/drumshows_start_page.html Drumming News Network: www.DrummingNewsNetwork.com

Welcome to the Drumming News Network Podcast.  In this episode we cover the most popular news posted from March 20th thru the 26th. Please make sure to visit the stories posted in this episode by searing on our website or by following the links in our show notes and make sure to visit The Drumming News Network daily to keep up on all the drumming news. JR Robinson Talks About Quincy Jones Challenge For Michael Jackson’s “Rock With You” Drum Intro https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13046   German Contemporary Percussionist Vanessa Porter Turns Shades Into Sounds On this episode we play a portion of her song #3 from her release “cycle.sound.color” https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13051 The Carmine Appice Diaries – Dates Remaining For March And April https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13067 George Lawrence’s Not So Modern Drummer – The Great Hi Hat Debate https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13055   DW Launch The Alex Gonzalez DW ICON™ Snare https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13070 Charlie Benante Talks About The Over-The-Counter Eargo Hearing Aid That Changed His Life https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13084 Andrew “Blaze” Thomas Reverberates History As Chair For Bloomington- Normal Black History Project https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13088   Clem Burke Confirms Blondie To Perform At 2023’s Glastonbury Festival https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13092   100 Drummers Play ‘My Hero’ By Foo Fighters — Remembering Taylor Hawkins https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13099 LAST MINUTE NEWS: We say goodbye to Explorers Percussion www.explorersdrums.com  www.DrummingNewsNetwork.com

Welcome to the Drumming News Network Podcast.  In this episode we cover the most popular news posted from March 12th – March 18th. Please make sure to visit the stories posted in this episode by searing on our website or by following the links in our show notes and make sure to visit The Drumming News Network daily to keep up on all the drumming news. What’s in the episode: An update from Episode 09 Two Pearl Vinnie Paul (Pantera) Snares Owned By Vinnie Paul Are Up For Sale – $61,000.00 Each https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13019   Jim Gordon (July 14, 1945 – March 13, 2023), Wrecking Crew, Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Has Died https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13030   Rick Allen Attacked Outside Of Hotel In Florida https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13013   Scott K. Fish Blog (Former writer for Modern Drummer): Part 2 Of His Discussion With Neil Peart “Neil Peart on Music and Writing” https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=13009   Scott K. Fish Blog (Former writer for Modern Drummer): Part 1 Of His Discussion With Neil Peart “Neil Peart on Music and Writing” https://www.drummingnewsnetwork.com/?p=12958   www.DrummngNewsNetwork.com

On this episode Paul Rogne of the Drumming News Network talks with Vinny Appice in support of his latest CD from his band Scream Taker. Vinny and Paul talk about his multiple drum sets, working with John Lennon, his one and only John Bonham collectable, and much more. Vinny’s unique, powerful drumming is marked not by his performances with a single group, but by his flawless musical contributions to an extensive list of rock & roll icons like Black Sabbath, Heaven & Hell, WWIII, Ronnie James Dio, John Lennon, and Last In Line. Join Vinny every Tuesday at 4pm PST (AT 6 PM CST – 7 PM EST) on his official Facebook Fan Page for a free, live streaming lesson with a live Q&A with Vinny! Great for drummers and fans. www.vinnyappice.com Vinny’s Facebook Link: www.facebook.com/OfficialVinnyAppice

Drumming News Network Talks With Phil Ehart Of Kansas – New Release, Performing With The Doors Last Song Ever Played, And Lots More… www.DrummingNewsNetwork.com