Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchThe History of the Hi-Hat with Rob Cook
The origins of the Hi-Hat pedal have long been debated, and Rob Cook introduces us to a new theory that a gentleman named Skip Retherford was the inv…
6 years, 11 months ago
1920's Painted Bass Drum Heads with Jim Messina
In the roaring 20's, drummers would have beautiful hand painted artwork on their bass drum heads that would be illuminated by a lightbulb on the insi…
6 years, 11 months ago
The History of Zildjian with Paul Francis
Paul Francis, a 30 year employee of Zildjian, takes us back to 1618 when Avedis I discovered the alloy that changed music for ever. We go on a deep d…
6 years, 11 months ago
Trap Drummers and Sound Effect Instruments with Nick White
Nick takes us back to a time when trap drummers were king and could be found in every theater around the country. He shares his vast collection of so…
7 years ago
The History of Remo Drumheads with Herbie May
Herbie is a 32 year veteran of the Remo Company and shares the full history of the company with us, including the controversial debate between Evans …
7 years ago
The History of Country Western Drummers with Matty Meyer
Learn the full history of Country Western drumming from its early jazz origins, to the "behind the curtain" days at the Grand Ole Opry, all the way u…
7 years, 1 month ago
The History of Camco Drums with Joe Luoma
Founded by George Way, Camco is one of the most iconic brands in Drum History and it only existed for 17 years... Without Camco, we wouldn't have the…
7 years, 1 month ago
The Evolution of the Jazz Ride Pattern with Dr. Colleen Clark
Dr. Clark wrote her dissertation on the origins of the jazz ride pattern and shares the full amazing history with us! She teaches us about the pionee…
7 years, 2 months ago
The History of Rogers Drums with Po Shy and Jeff Burke
Starting in 1849 as a maker of drumheads in Ireland, Rogers Drums has had a long life that is full of innovations such as the Dyna-Sonic snare, Swiv-…
7 years, 2 months ago
The Biography of Buddy Rich with Shawn Martin
Drumming since he was 18 months old, Buddy Rich turned into one of the worlds most beloved drummers thanks to his incredible speed and tenacity on th…
7 years, 3 months ago