Drum History Podcast

08/12/2024

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08/08/2024

Check out this awesome event happening September 7th in Ontario 🇨🇦 They are trying to break the record for the most drummers playing together at one time so bring your kit and join in!

08/07/2024

Part 2 of the Lars Studio Gear series with Chris Russio is out now! We demystify the infamous St. Anger Snare in this one and it blew my mind to find out what the actual snare was on the album. I never would have guessed it! Chris also drops a huge nugget about a brand new Lars Ulrich signature drum set that is coming out soon. This closes out the coverage of the Lars Kits and it has been an absolute pleasure working with on these episodes. Check it out on YouTube or anywhere you listen to podcasts!

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07/25/2024

This week is a short solo episode I made about the 12th century Robot Drummers of Al-Jazari. These are mechanical marvels that were drumming automatons that he used to entertain royalty in Mesopotamia almost 1000 years ago. Check it out to learn about these amazing creations!

In this solo episode, I take a deep dive into the 1000 year old automaton drummers that were created by 12th century Islamic inventor, Al-Jazari. These VERY ...

07/15/2024

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07/11/2024

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Chris Russio joined me back on the show this week for a gear deep dive on Lars Studio gear and we had a good laugh about “Live.Laugh.Lars.” - so now it’s a bumper sticker! **stickers will ship out next week***🥁
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07/10/2024

Our old friend Chris Russio is back on the show to discuss the studio gear of Lars Ulrich in the first of a 2 part series! This is a very in-depth look at the unique and rarely seen kits that Lars used in the studio to create his iconic drum sounds on all of the albums from 82-2001. We are going to pick it up with St. Anger in part 2!

Chris Russio joins me back on the podcast to do a super deep dive into all of the studio drum sets, cymbals, heads, sticks, accessories, percussion and every...

06/27/2024

This weeks episode is all about “Why Drum Brands Sound Different?” With the great . This is a very cool episode with tons of information that only an expert like Jeff Kirsch can bring to the show! Check it out on YouTube and all podcast platforms 🥁 
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06/27/2024

This weeks episode features the great Jeff Kirsch of Kirsch Drums! The topic is "Why Drum Brands Sound Different?" and Jeff brings tons of great information to the table in this very interesting episode!

Jeff Kirsch teaches us the real reason why the biggest drum brands in the world sound different from each other, and in some cases, why they sound exactly th...

06/20/2024

I had the immense pleasure of hanging out backstage at the Rolling Stones show in Cleveland last weekend and getting to meet Steve Jordan! and I also got a tour of the stage, got to see Steve's drum set up, and had amazing seats in the pit 🤯A massive thank you to my friend Don McAulay who has been such a huge supporter of Drum History Podcast since the very beginning and has given me 3 amazing and unique Rolling Stone experiences over the years. The Stones still rock and sound amazing!

06/17/2024

I had a great time doing an interview with The Drum Directory about "How to Record A Drum Podcast". It is always fun to talk about the behind the scenes process of doing a podcast/YouTube channel, and Jake Ostmann asks great questions! Give him a follow on all the platforms and read the interview here:

A favorite memory will always be meeting Charlie Watts in New Orleans at a Rolling Stones concert that was directly a result of the podcast. Bart van der Zee, Drum History Podcast If you’re looking to start a drum podcast – this guide is for you. We had the chance to sit down with respected […...

06/12/2024

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Tim "Herb" Alexander joins me on the show to discuss his iconic drum sets from classic Primus music videos such as Jerry Was A Race Car Driver, My Name is Mu...

06/12/2024

This weeks episode features the incredible 🤯 Tim is one of my favorite drummers of all time and he did not disappoint! We go through all the classic Primus music videos and Herb tells us about all the drums he used over the years. From Gretsch, to Ludwig, to Pork Pie, and Tama - Tim has TONS of amazing gear that he has used with . Check out the full episode on YouTube or all podcast platforms 🥁 
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06/10/2024

I had the immense pleasure of being a guest on the Working Drummer Podcast with my pal Matthew Crouse! This was a fun conversation about podcasting, youtube, drumming, and keeping it all running while having 3 small crazy kids :)

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05/29/2024

This weeks episode is a deep dive into the HUGE Alex Van Halen auction that is currently live! I am joined back on the show by Kurt Ekstrom who is a die hard AVH fan and gear enthusiast. Check it out on YouTube or all podcast platforms -

Alex Van Halen is auctioning off hundreds of unbelievable items that have never been seen by public eyes, plus some of his most iconic drum sets that he play...

05/15/2024

I am very glad to be back with a brand new episode! I am joined by Tate Berkey this week for a mega deep dive into the gear of the legendary Danny Seraphine 🥁 Danny Seraphine is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted, world-famous original drummer of Chicago. Tate Berkey has been researching Danny's gear for the last year and has compiled an exhaustive look at all things Danny Seraphine. We cover his earliest drum kits, his time with Slingerland drums, his Zildjian endorsements, and then his switch to Yamaha and DW. Danny is a consummate gearhead and loved to experiment with different sizes, configurations, especially the use of concert toms.

We cover Danny Seraphine's entire career in this episode, and Tate doesn't leave any stone unturned! Enjoy a few playlists that Tate made to hear Danny's playing.

Danny Seraphine is the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted, world-famous original drummer of Chicago. Tate Berkey has been researching Danny's gear for the l...

05/04/2024

I am currently in the hospital with our 2 year old who had emergency surgery to remove his appendix yesterday (on his birthday). I might be a week behind on the next episode but it’s a good one about the gear of Danny Seraphine. Surgery went well last night and he is recovering - We likely be here for a week with him 🫠

04/25/2024

Rob Hart Drum Studio is back on the podcast this week sharing many great clips of his former mentor, Robbie Gonzalez!

Rob Hart takes us through audio clips of his former mentor and teacher Robbie Gonzalez which gives us first hand knowledge and ideas of this great mind of dr...

04/10/2024

The History of Recording Drums with Jay Petach - EP 237

Unravel the captivating journey of recording technology with Jay Petach as your guide, spanning back to the 1800s when pioneers like Thomas Edison introduced...

04/10/2024

New Episode - The History of Recording Drums with Jay Petach is out now! This is a really cool one with my old friend Jay Petach. Jay is a wealth of Information and takes us through the entire history of recording technology since the 1800’s through the days of 2,4,6,8 tracks and beyond with a heavy focus on how the sound of drummers has been captured all along. Jay is a very prolific audio engineer and professor and really knows his stuff! Check out the full episode on YouTube or all podcast platforms 🥁 
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03/19/2024

Episode 236 is live! Anthony Amodeo joins us back on the show to share a great story about Ellis Tollin - one of the drum communities greatest unsung legends!

Ellis Tollin is a world-class performer who played on hit records, started a very successful music store in Philadelphia called Music City, which hosted countless performances by greats such as Louie Bellson, Max Roach, Art Blakey, and many more. Ellis is known as the father of the Drum Clinic, and he was also a close personal friend of Buddy Rich. This episode shines a light on his rise as a performer at the peak of the Jazz explosion, his need to pivot after arthritis made his drumming career come to an end, his involvement with the Rogers Drum Company and the Dyna-Sonic snare, and his passionate feud with William F. Ludwig.

Enjoy this episode!

Ellis Tollin is a world-class performer who played on hit records, started a very successful music store in Philadelphia called Music City, which hosted coun...

03/14/2024

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03/13/2024

Gerry Porter from Hazelshould Drums & Cymbals is back on the podcast this week to talk about affordable "Sleeper" drum gear!

Gerry shares with us a list of drums and cymbals that are often overlooked and under-marketed but sound just as good as the equipment that is 10x the price. "Sleeper Gear," by definition, is drum gear that you might not notice at a music store or never even consider trying when, in reality, it sounds great and can be found at a bargain price.

Check it out and share your favorite sleeper drum gear!

Gerry shares with us a list of drums and cymbals that are often overlooked and under-marketed but sound just as good as the equipment that is 10x the price. ...

03/12/2024

Joe Morello drumming in front of an elephant in Sri Lanka in the late 1950's
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03/08/2024

A clip from "Brain's Lessons" about Go-Go Drumming 🥁
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03/07/2024

John Bonham and Robert Plant being interviewed in 1970. What is this guys deal?
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03/06/2024

A clip about drum making from 1951 via the British Pathé🥁
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03/05/2024

Hamid Drake playing a Solo performance in Italy, 2013
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02/28/2024

This weeks episode is a look at the full career and tragic life of Jim Gordon! My guest is Joel Selvin who wrote the brand new book “Drums and Demons: The Tragic Journey of Jim Gordon”. This episode is live on YouTube and all podcast platforms!

Jim Gordon went from being the first call drummer of his generation who played on hundreds of hit records, to becoming a victim of the chemicals in his brain...

02/21/2024

Did you know that Alfred Hitchcock used a drummer on the set of the 1963 classic thriller, 'The Birds'? The real question is: who is this mystery drummer, and how/why did Hitchcock employ a percussionist to perform during the filming of the movie? I have been researching this topic for the last few weeks and have made some amazing discoveries about the on-set drummer, and great information that goes beyond just this topic. Alfred Hitchcock is one of the best filmmakers of all time, and he knew the power that drums can have on people. Find out everything I have learned about it in this episode!

Did you know that Alfred Hitchcock used a drummer on the set of the 1963 classic thriller, 'The Birds'? The real question is: who is this mystery drummer, an...