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Not So Modern Drummer The world's first vintage and custom drum publication. Sign up for our FREE monthly newsletter! John is THE engraver of metal drums for many drum companies.

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Visit us online at www.notsomoderndrummer.com. Not So Modern Drummer was founded in 1988 by John Aldridge as a classified ads publication for his friends in the vintage drum collectors community. He is also the drum tech for REO Speedwagon. Over the years the classified sheet grew into a full color quarterly magazine with articles written by many

vintage and custom drum experts. John sold the business to Bill Ludwig III in 2005, and Bill sold it in 2008 to current owner George Lawrence, who resides in Memphis TN. The magazine was converted to a monthly digital publication in 2012 and now boasts 30,000 subscribers.

For those interested in drums or beautiful engraving, please see my latest article (free) in Not So Modern Drummer magaz...
29/10/2024

For those interested in drums or beautiful engraving, please see my latest article (free) in Not So Modern Drummer magazine: The Drum Engraver’s, Part 4: Katelynn Corll

“I first noticed the incredible wood-burning that had been done on two of the Woods Custom snare drums at the Music City Drum Show.  The level of detail and artistry was truly impressive.  She subsequently engraved a (Woods) snare drum and hoops for me and an additional set of hoop

The second episode of my video series "5 minute lessons with George Lawrence" dropped this morning. Memphis Drum Shop an...
26/10/2024

The second episode of my video series "5 minute lessons with George Lawrence" dropped this morning. Memphis Drum Shop and I will be publishing a new episode on YouTube and Instagram every Saturday morning forever, or until I run out of gas or ideas. They are also published on MemphisDrumShop.com These are mostly about intermediate level grooves, fills and patterns though I will do some beginner and some advanced episodes. If you want to contact me about in person or zoom lessons you can contact me at [email protected], or call/text me at three 3 0 three 3 8 6035.

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Here is the first of 8 videos in the series "Short Lessons w George Lawrence" shot at Memphis Drum Shop . We are publish...
21/10/2024

Here is the first of 8 videos in the series "Short Lessons w George Lawrence" shot at Memphis Drum Shop . We are publishing once a week on Saturdays. Hopefully there will be many more to come

[email protected]@memphisdrumshop.comTelephone:" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://www.notsomoderndrummer.com/[email protected]@memphisdrumshop.comTelephone: 901-276-2328https://www.instagram.com/memphisdrumshophttp...

A new episode of Groovin' in Memphis with yours truly. Thanks, Chris Pat, Jim Pettit and all the guys in the drum shop's...
14/10/2024

A new episode of Groovin' in Memphis with yours truly. Thanks, Chris Pat, Jim Pettit and all the guys in the drum shop's recording studio. I also did eight short instructional videos there which will be posted in the near future. I'll post links here when they come out.

Video series featuring Memphis drummers. Hosted by Chris 'Pat' Bounds at Memphis Drum Shop. Groovin' in Memphis with George Lawrence Groovin' in Memphis with Danny Banks Groovin' in Memphis with Paul Taylor Groovin' In Memphis with Zack Grooves & Everything Yes Groovin' in Memphis with MonoNeon....

Mark Wh**ey Cooper - missing you, my friend...
01/08/2024

Mark Wh**ey Cooper - missing you, my friend...

Happy to be at the show! Rob Cook (Chicago Drum Show producer, drum historian, and noted author) with Bernie Dresel (Gr...
12/07/2024

Happy to be at the show! Rob Cook (Chicago Drum Show producer, drum historian, and noted author) with Bernie Dresel (Grammy Award-winning recording and touring drummer).

12/07/2024
Pearl Reference series
12/07/2024

Pearl Reference series

Les DeMerle giving 1:1 lessons (Kurt Ekstrom, "WFL Kurt") - such enthusiasm and energy!
12/07/2024

Les DeMerle giving 1:1 lessons (Kurt Ekstrom, "WFL Kurt") - such enthusiasm and energy!

The talented, ageless, and passionate drummer, Les DeMerle.
12/07/2024

The talented, ageless, and passionate drummer, Les DeMerle.

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Not So Modern Drummer was founded in 1988 by John Aldridge as a classified ads publication for his friends in the vintage drum collectors community. John is THE engraver of metal drums for many drum companies. He is also the drum tech for REO Speedwagon. Over the years the classified sheet grew into a full color quarterly magazine with articles written by many vintage and custom drum experts. John sold the business to Bill Ludwig III in 2005, and Bill sold it in 2008 to current owner George Lawrence, the drummer for the band Poco and former owner of George’s Drum Shop. The NSMD office and warehouse is located in Nashville, Tennessee. The magazine was converted to a monthly digital publication in 2012 and now boasts 30,000 subscribers.

Now, the classifieds are online at www.DrumSellers.com