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Oldest pic of you existing behind a set of drums. Last viewed: 7 hours ago

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KK.

I have one from about the early 80's that I'll post when I find it.

Anyone else?

60's Sonor Teardrops & 70s Premier AMs
Sabian
Vic Firth
Remo/Evans

"unless it's vintage, it's just another wooden tube."
Posted on 11 years ago
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Year of The Beatles(1964)-me and my 'make believe Beatles band 'complete with one kid wearing a Beatles wig.I was on a set of toy drums that started it all and i`ve made my living at drumming since 1970.

Great Thread,

Wayne

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1967 Rogers Cleveland Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1967/68 Rogers Dayton Champagne Sparkle
20,16,13,13.
1966 Rogers cob 7 Line Dynasonic Snare.
1967 Rogers "Humberto Morales" Timbales.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge 14x 6.5 Black Beauty Snare.
1980 Ludwig B/O badge Red Cortex
22,22,18,16,15,14,13.
1988 Sonor "Horst Link" HLD 590 14x8 Bronze Snare
Posted on 11 years ago
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This is me about 1968 playing on a set of imports bought new from the local pawn shop.

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My kit:
Ludwig Vistalite Big Beat set consisting of:
14” X 22” bass, 16” X 16” floor tom, 8” X 12” ride tom, 9” X 13” ride tom, 5” X 14” snare
Ludwig 201 Speed King bass drum pedal
Ludwig 1124 Spur-lok hit-hat with Ludwig Standard Paiste 14” cymbals (760 & 770 gr) with ching-ring
Two Ludwig Standard S-270 cymbals stands
18” Zildjian crash cymbal (1550 gr) and 20” Zildjian ride cymbal (2130 gr) with CAMCO sizzler
Gibraltar motorcycle seat-style drum throne with backrest
Posted on 11 years ago
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Me in 1972 with my old silver sparkle Rogers kit. Sorry the picture is faded and old.....like me.

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Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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Nice pants!

Posted on 11 years ago
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Nice shoes too...

I have a pic of me behind my Cleveland Londoner Rogers kit with 22" BD/cannister throne/wood Dyna in Blue Sparkle here somewhere...circa 1973..

I put it up here around a year ago...will have to find it...

Sure didn't know what I had then.....!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
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My first kit (mid 70s)

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1960s Ralston (Star) set in Red Agate Pearl 12/12/16/20
1961 Ludwig Cocktail Lounge drum 24 x 16 in blue sparkle
1966 Ludwig Hollywoods in Sky Blue Pearl 12/13/16/22
1971 Ludwig Super Classics in Blue Sparkle 13/16/22
1976 Ludwig Vistalites in Blue 13/14/16/22
70s/80s Ludwig orphans in Black Cortex "Bonham" style 14/16/18/20/26 (B/O Badges)

Many snares
Posted on 11 years ago
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Me standing with my little cousin and new kit. Christmas 1963.

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Posted on 11 years ago
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Me in 1968 behind (which I thought were Slingerlands) some sort of MIJ drums.

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Joe


“I did not trip and fall. I attacked the floor and I believe I am winning.”
Posted on 11 years ago
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Posted before, but I might as well "join the party".

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