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    At what age did you start drumming?

    I started playing when I was 9, took a couple of years of lessons, played in a few bands through high school. Sold my drums to buy a dirt bike. Picked the drums up again about 10 years later, (late 80's now married with children) played in a couple of bar bands, then my sons pretty much took...
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    What's your latest purchase?

    I've been on a snare acquisition binge to build my collection. I've bought 3 in the past few weeks. I am still waiting for them to arrive, so these are stock photos, 1. Pearl Session Studio Select 14x6.5 in Gloss Barnwood Brown: 2. Tama SLP quilted bubinga 14x6: 3. Mapex Black Panther...
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    What got you HOOKED on drums?

    When I saw the Beatles on Ed Sullivan, Ringo Starr inspired me to play the drums. I was 5 years old, but I remember just watching Ringo through the entire performance. Maybe 3 years later, I got a small beginner drumset for Christmas. That did it for me. I've been playing ever since.
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    What are the first 3 memorable rock concerts you attended?

    I've been to well over 100 concerts since the 1970's here are the 3 most memorable ones. 1. Rush - Moving Pictures tour 1981 2. Iron Maiden - Seventh Son tour 1988 w/opening act Guns N Roses 3. Aerosmith - Rocks tour 1976(?) Honorable mentions: The Police - Reunion tour 2007, Roger Waters' The...
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    Eddie Van Halen Dies

    2020 has been a tough year for musicians. This is a real shame. Rest in peace, Eddie.
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    1970’s -1980’s Rock drummers

    Bonham, Peart, Paice, Ward, and Copeland.
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    Jimi Hendrix died 50 years ago today.

    Yep, Jimi was a paratrooper.
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    What's your latest purchase?

    Not a purchase....yet. I pre-ordered one of the new Ludwig Speed King pedals. Hopefully it will be here in a couple of weeks.
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    Online music stores "My Rant!"

    In the Phoenix area, we have a handful of Guitar Centers and one Sam Ash store. I prefer the Sam Ash, but it's 40 miles from me on the other side of the valley and it couldn't be less convenient if it was in Albuquerque. I have commented here in this forum in the past about how all the online...
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    Songs for Beginners?

    Learn side 1 of 2112 by Rush. Just kidding, better get a few more months of experience before you try and tackle Peart.
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    List your equipment failures

    Over the years I've had a couple of bass pedal springs break on me in the middle of a song, and of course sticks and a few snare heads. Other than that, I've been lucky. I am very meticulous about my setup and make sure everything is tight (cymbal arms, floor tom legs, etc) before I play.
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    Neil Peart RIP

    I'm stunned. It all makes sense now. RIP Professor!
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    How many brands of drum gear have YOU owned?

    I started out playing Ludwigs and I still play Ludwigs today, although I did have a CB700 9 piece for a few years as a gigging kit. I originally played Zildjian cymbals, and did for many years. Now I'm "all Meinl all the time". I currently have two kits, both are Ludwig, with Ludwig Atlas...
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    I drove my wife's car and listened to her radio station... my thoughts.

    The only time I listen to local radio is when I need a traffic report. I listen to Sirius/XM in both our cars. At least then I have some control over what I'm listening to. Ozzy's Boneyard, Liquid Metal, Turbo, Hair Nation, Octane, Deep Tracks, and Classic Vinyl.
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    My cat has been 'marking my drum set....

    I think I'd be making myself a new pair of furry slippers.
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