Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe History of Cocktail Drums with John Mettam
Cocktail drum kits date back to post World War 2 in an orchestra pit in England where space is at a premium and the drums needed to grow taller, as o…
5 years, 9 months ago
Drumming for Charlie Brown with Jerry Granelli
Jerry was the drummer for the iconic "A Charlie Brown Christmas" soundtrack and he shares the story of the writing and recording of the album and gre…
5 years, 9 months ago
Drum Manufacturing Myths - Europe vs. America with Fritz Steger
We are lead to believe that the bass drum pedal was invented in the USA, and that the drum set as we know it today was first created in the states - …
5 years, 10 months ago
Orion P. Howe - The Medal of Honor Drummer Boy with Marlene Targ Brill
Orion was a 14 year old drummer boy in the Civil War when he earned the Medal of Honor for an extremely courageous act in battle. Marlene Shares his …
5 years, 10 months ago
The Story of Peavey Drums with Rob Cook
Peavey Drums were short lived but the Radial Pro series has become a cult classic to many drummers. Rob shares his experience with the first generati…
5 years, 10 months ago
The History of Noble & Cooley with Jay and Nick Jones
N&C is the oldest drum company in the US, founded 166 years ago in 1854. The company began at a kitchen table with Silas Noble making Toy Drums for C…
5 years, 10 months ago
A Look at The Curotto Collection with Mike Curotto
Mike has 650 rare and valuable snare drums in his San Francisco home! He tells us all about the rarest snares that he owns and how he got into this l…
5 years, 11 months ago
The History of SJC Drums with Mike Ciprari
Mike is the co-founder of SJC and shares the great journey he and the company have been on in its 20 year existence. They erupted on the scene right …
5 years, 11 months ago
Legendary Teachers: Max Abrams with Neal Wilkinson
Max Abrams was THE drum teacher in England in the mid 1900's and taught Stewart Copeland, Simon Phillips and my guest, Neal Wilkinson. He operated li…
5 years, 11 months ago
The History of Mapex with Jeff Mulvihill
Mapex was founded in 1989, but its parent company, KHS, goes back 80 years in China and has a very interesting story beginning in after school music …
5 years, 11 months ago