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How Many Years Have You Been Playing Last viewed: 17 minutes ago

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I started playing in the fall of '77 at the age of 8, so 37 years now. My first kit was a sparkle blue Stewart. None of my kits have been "world's supreme quality" since Laughing H

Seriously though, I feel very thankful that my parents found me good teachers, furnished me with drums, hauled bands around in the station wagon and let our rec room become a rehearsal space. I owe them big time!

What a long strange trip it's been! I'm enjoying your stories! Wayne, I figured you for a young whippersnapper!

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1970 Ludwig Blue Oyster Super Classic
1977 Rogers Big R Londoner 5 ebony
1972/1978 Rogers Powertone/Big R mix ebony
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Posted on 11 years ago
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From DRUMR69

You are right John.I once heard a wise baby say, "just keep sucking, eventually you will get something out of it"

I`m still laughing on this one DRUMR69...Laughing H

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
#32
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Oh I should also mention that in the past few years I sing backing and when needed lead vocals while playing.

Sonor SQ2 10 14 18 American Walnut
L.A. Camco 12 14 18 Moss Green
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 18 w/snare Champagne
Gretsch Round Badge 12 14 20 w/snare Burgundy

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Posted on 11 years ago
#33
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From funkypoodle

I started playing in the fall of '77 at the age of 8, so 37 years now. My first kit was a sparkle blue Stewart. None of my kits have been "world's supreme quality" since Laughing HSeriously though, I feel very thankful that my parents found me good teachers, furnished me with drums, hauled bands around in the station wagon and let our rec room become a rehearsal space. I owe them big time!What a long strange trip it's been! I'm enjoying your stories! Wayne, I figured you for a young whippersnapper!

funkypoodle-i can relate to your parents being so very supportive to your ambitions even tho` they didn`t understand it?Mine also found a good local drum teacher for me, furnished me with drums,hauled bands around and let our home be a practice pad.And as far as owing them big time goes...consider the debt paid, as they`ve seen how much happiness, drums/music have brought to us.

Ps-i`m still a young whippersnapper in mind and i attribute that to drums and music.

Wayne

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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From airborneSFC

I started when I was 11 and I am 32 now. I took some breaks when I was in the Army (the whole being in combat in the Infantry in the middle of no where) and also a few years after the Army. I got seriously back into it again about 2009. Although when I was in the Army I did play for church and actually in some places in Afghanistan and Iraq.

airborne-great that you have hung onto drumming thro` thick and thin all these years-it`s just meant to be a part of you and sounds like it`s not going to go away any time soon.We`re so lucky to have the drum bug,lol.

Wayne

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
#35
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Since '82….

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Posted on 11 years ago
#36
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Started playing in a band when I was 12. I'm 74 now, so 62 years. Still gigging and a session every week. Bought my first base drum at a salvation Army store for $5.00. Took it home on the bus, .05 cents.

Posted on 11 years ago
#37
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From 10 Lug

Started playing in a band when I was 12. I'm 74 now, so 62 years. Still gigging and a session every week. Bought my first base drum at a salvation Army store for $5.00. Took it home on the bus, .05 cents.

You win!

Would be cool to see a video of your current band. Il bet you have a ton of stories ! What type of music are playing now?

And welcome! ( almost forgot)


Thank you!
Jeff C

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Posted on 11 years ago
#38
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Got my first Pro set in summer of 1968....a BDP Radio King 26,13 and 5-1/2 by 14 solid maple with 3 point... out of the paper for.......$75!

No FT though :-(

Haven't played non stop through all the years....but still..messing with them for goin on 46 years!

"Always make sure your front bottom BD lugs clear the ground!"
Posted on 11 years ago
#39
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Good to go 10 lug!

Posted on 11 years ago
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