2008 Drummer Talk T-Shirt (Take 2)
March 24, 2008 in Gear, Randomness by Dave Kropf
Ok ok ok … so, after getting some feedback, I’ve designed another Drummer Talk T and wanted to get your thoughts on this one!
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William F. Ludwig II, 1917-2008
March 24, 2008 in News by Dave Kropf
Source: Drummercafe.com
William F. Ludwig II
1917-2008It is with deep regret that we report the passing of the patriarch of the Ludwig Drum Company, William F. Ludwig II, respectfully known as “The Chief.” Bill was 91 years old and has been in declining health for a few years. The Chief passed from this Earth to his position as principal timpanist in heaven’s orchestra on Saturday, March 22nd, 2008. We can hear that thunderous roll now.
Bill Ludwig lived a long and productive life and was a mentor to so many percussionists and the music industry. He was a true leader that developed so many percussion products and marketing concepts to promote music and percussion education and further along the advancement of percussion instruments and performance throughout the world.
We are so blessed to have known and worked with this powerhouse of a man for his vision, dedication and passion for percussion. It is said that the greatest legacy that anyone can leave in this world is “making a difference.” Well, Bill Ludwig made a difference in our world of drums and percussion that is legendary and we are all the heirs to his accomplishments.
Thank you Chief. You inspired us to carry on from here. You will be missed, but always remembered and honored.
Respectfully,
Jim Catalano – Ludwig
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The Little Yellow Different Robot Drummer
March 24, 2008 in News, Randomness by Dave Kropf
What??? Machine playing drums? That’s absurd and unheard of. Machines will never replace recorded drummers!</1981>
All joking aside, it’s a cute little robot that goes around hitting things and records it to create a little beat.
Notice how the robot first plays on the object it finds, plays a small beat, and records the beat it plays on it. Then this recorded beat is played again, and it starts to play on the object (an belt tracks and everything else it has),and also playing this sampled beat
You can check out details and vids at letsmakerobots.com.
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Radio Interview with Bill Bruford
March 24, 2008 in Artists, Interviews by Dave Kropf
Source: AllAboutJazz.com
Chris Comer has a candid conversation with jazz-rock drummer Bill Bruford in the spring of 2001. Bill Bruford played in progressive rock juggernauts Yes and King Crimson and fronts his own British jazz group Earthworks. Chris and Bill discuss the continuing progression of the Earthworks group and the British jazz scene, his status with King Crimson and frank comments about why he quit Yes. Of special note is a discussion of Bruford’s drum-duet B’BOOM with Pat Mastelotto, a high point in the King Crimson live set and inspired by Max Roach.
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