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Vic Firth Unveils Lenny White Signature Stick

July 30, 2008 in Artists, Gear, News by Dave Kropf

In what seems like a “why did they wait so long” kind of story, Vic Firth has recently unveiled a new Lenny White Signature stick to correspond with White’s reunion with Return 2 Forever and their tour.

The stick is 16″ long and .580″ in diameter – between and 5A and 5B.  Think Erkine ride stick with a beefier tip.

There are lots of cool videos and more over at VF.com’s Lenny White page.

Cream Reunion?

July 30, 2008 in Artists, Events, News by Dave Kropf

Source: Gigwise.com

Cream bassist Jack Bruce has sparked rumours that the band may reunite this autumn for a special one off show in London.

In an interview with Billboard, Bruce said that he and Eric Clapton are expected to attend the Zildjian Awards at the Royal Festival Hall in October to see drummer Ginger Baker receive his Drummer Achievement honour.

“‘Cause I’m only the bass player, I can’t say for sure. I know there’s a good chance we may play at that event … but I don’t want to overstate it and make it into something it isn’t,” he said.

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