This tribute to Gretsch kits features full-color photos and interviews
with sensational players like Louie Bellson, Jimmy Cobb, Chuck Flores,
Phil Grant, Jake Hanna, Elvin Jones, Don Lamond, Charlie Persip, Dick
Shanahan, and others. Written by Chet Falzerano, a contributor to
Modern Drummer, Percussive Notes, and Not So Modern Drummer magazines,
plus the books Guide to Vintage Drums and Star Sets.
Table of Contents
The great Gretsch Drum Company — The early years — The Gretsch-Gladstone partnership — World War II and the post-war years — The halcyon years — The passion is gone — Rebirth — The great Gretsch
endorsers: Louie Bellson ; Jimmy Cobb ; Chuck Flores ; Phil Grant ;
Jake Hanna ; Elvin Jones ; Don Lamond ; Charli Persip ; Dick Shanahan.
This celebration of the art of drumming is a must-have for all
drummers, beginning to advanced. With essential tips on techniques and
tongue-in-cheek anecdotes, The Drummer's Almanac is informative and
fun. Features lots of photos, interviews, quotes, jokes, tuning tips
from the pros, maintenance info, studio stories, helpful hints, and so
much more!
The Working Drummer is an updated compilation of one of Modern
Drummer's longest running and most popular columns - "Club Scene." In
these columns (from April of 1980 through July of 1992), author Rick
Van Horn offered lessons learned in over 25 years as a club drummer.
Whether your gig is steady or casual, at home or on the road, in clubs
or on the wedding circuit - if you make even part of your living
playing drums - you'll find a wealth of useful information in this book.