Drums and Drummers

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Photo of Gary Astridge, drum archivist for Ringo Starr, standing next to Ringo Starr. They're both standing behind Ringo's Ed Sullivan drum kit.

Photo of Gary Astridge, drum archivist for Ringo Starr, standing next to Ringo Starr. They're both standing behind Ringo's Ed Sullivan drum kit.

Magical Mystery Drum: The Quest for Ringo's Ed Sullivan Snare

The snare Ringo played on the Ed Sullivan Show was a designing error.

Sep 17, 20257 min read

Josh Dun is standing inside of SJC Custom Drums' warehouse. The shell of a snare drum encircles his head like a crown or halo.

Josh Dun is standing inside of SJC Custom Drums' warehouse. The shell of a snare drum encircles his head like a crown or halo.

Interview with Josh Dun: SJC Custom Drums for twenty one pilots and the One Set on Fire

Josh talks about his long history with SJC Drums from Regional at Best to Trench. This is Julie Simmons' first of three interviews with Josh Dun.

May 1, 20197 min read

Alex Shellnut from A Day to Remember playing SJC drumkit

Alex Shellnut from A Day to Remember playing SJC drumkit

How SJC Custom Drums Took Over the Vans Warped Tour

Punk rock summer camp's most beloved drums, SJC Drums

Aug 7, 20187 min read

When Chicago Was the Largest Drum Manufacturer in the World

When Chicago Was the Largest Drum Manufacturer in the World

When Chicago Was the Largest Drum Manufacturer in the World

When Chicago was the largest drum manufacturer in the world (1920s - 1960s)

Jul 5, 201812 min read

Gilmar Gomes is sitting at the edge of a stage wearing a black leather outfit, black hat and black sunglasses. He's sitting in front of his drum kit, most likely the one he uses when playing with Enrique Iglesias.

Gilmar Gomes is sitting at the edge of a stage wearing a black leather outfit, black hat and black sunglasses. He's sitting in front of his drum kit, most likely the one he uses when playing with Enrique Iglesias.

Interview with Gilmar Gomes, Drummer for Enrique Iglesias: Life is Percussive

An incredibly moving journey about Brazilian percussionist, Gilmar Gomes.

Oct 22, 20178 min read

Black and white photo of Dick Schory standing next to Ringo Starr (middle) as William F. Ludwig Jr is handing Ringo a rare golden snare made just for Ringo.

Black and white photo of Dick Schory standing next to Ringo Starr (middle) as William F. Ludwig Jr is handing Ringo a rare golden snare made just for Ringo.

Another Magical Mystery Drum: Ringo's Golden Snare

Whatever happened to Ringo's golden snare that mysteriously disappeared in 1964?

Jul 8, 201710 min read

Black and white photo of Jake D playing his drum kit. Only the bass drumhead is in color. It has the name of the band: Stellar.

Black and white photo of Jake D playing his drum kit. Only the bass drumhead is in color. It has the name of the band: Stellar.

Interview with Jake D: Drummer Boy

An up close and personal interview with the young drummer, Jake D.

Sep 10, 20157 min read

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