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BEST wood filler?
I have found that a lot of antique restorers of wooden objects of art prefer Minwax Wood Filler. I have tried it myself and have found it to be a very...
13 years agoBig Props!
From thesoundoffreedom...
13 years agoEd Thigpen
Yes, sir. I will certainly do as you suggest. I have a feeling though that you are a far better musician than you give yourself credit for! Thanks for...
13 years agoI might be OCD
From Purdie Shuffle...
13 years agoGreat Drummers Every Drummer Should Know About
Thank you again, John! What a wonderful musician this gentleman was! You're right. He seemed to enjoy every beat of every bar. Isn't that what really...
13 years agoI might be OCD
In my humble opinion, if you are playing cover stuff, do it right. It has nothing to do with O.C.D. Believe me, sir I know. If you are doing original...
13 years agoBad experience on stage last night
Listen to John's advice, sir! It's not worth taking this lightly. Sure, we've all had things happen on stage that in retospect, may appear quite humou...
13 years agoEd Thigpen
John and Wayne: Thank you for your amazing insights and stories! Not only do I appreciate your sharing your thoughts and experiences, I will heed...
13 years agoEd Thigpen
Thanks again, John! I am smashing my piggy bank today ( well, not exactly a piggy bank but, a drawer with drum money hidden away)!...
13 years agoEd Thigpen
Jeez, John, I don't know what to say except, "Thank you!" I am humbled and in awe of this great drummer. This gentleman could play things without stic...
13 years agoEd Thigpen
A few days ago, I was fortunate enough to acquire a pair of 7-A wooden sticks which the great jazz drummer, Ed Thigpen had once owned and used. I was...
13 years agoCocktail drum kit - Interesting article
Thank you for the very interesting article. I use a 1967 Star cocktail as a second floor tom. I keep it tuned low and it booms out! It's not for every...
13 years agoNylon Tips or Wood?
Gentlemen: Last night there was a picture of Ringo in the local newspaper to promote his gig at the casino in Niagara Falls in the summer. The pi...
13 years agoMy Most Recent Acquisition!
Bryan!!! What a beautiful set! As many know on VDF, I am a huge fan of these old Stars! Ralf posted some pictures of mine for me on The Drum Image Gal...
13 years agoLooking for Star badges
Thanks, Patick. I understand the folly of youth as much as the next guy, maybe more! In retrospect, I still can't believe how I treated my old Stuarts...
13 years ago