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I don't know if there has been a thread like this before or not... but I sometimes wonder where the "user" names come from.

So, I'm not too shy to start.

Mine is "billnvick." The "bill" is me, the "vick" is my wife of nearly 36 years. Her name is Vicky, but me and some family members and a few close friends just call her "Vick."

We started using that handle back in the late 90s when we first signed up with eBay, and just found it easy to use it for other purposes as well.

From time to time, if you check out our eBay auctions you'll find stuff (mostly collectibles) that she sells as well as my drum and Star Wars and Star Trek stuff...

Bill

Bill
Cherryvale, Ks
"Redrums - Ks" on FB and Reverb
(also "billnvick" on eBay)
Posted on 11 years ago
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I took my name from the remake of “Wizard of Oz” with Zoey Deschannel. Their “Tinman” was called so because he was a law enforcement officer and wore a tin star.

I was a Deputy Sheriff for several years, so I was also a “Tinman”.

Joe

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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The 'Purdie Shuffle' is simply one of my favorite drum grooves to mess around with. Purdie can play! It's my little tribute to him.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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My name is John, and LONG refers the length of my drumsticks..

Hoist the mainsail me hearty's...

Toilet

Cheers

'77 Slingerland 51N,Super Rock 24,18,14,13.. COW 8,10 Concert toms
'69 Slingerland Hollywood Ace
'75 Rogers Dynasonic 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'77-78 Slingerland 6.5 x 14, 10 lug COB
'78-79 Slingerland 5 1/4 x14 8 lug COB
'79 Biman 5 1/4, Acrolite
'82 Slingerland 5 1/4 x 14. Festival COS
'84 Tama MasterCraft Superstar 6.5 x 14, 10 lug Rosewood
'98 Slingerland (Music YO) 6" 10 Lug Maple.. NOS
Zildjian, Sabian , UFIP & Paiste mix.
Posted on 11 years ago
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Mine was just the first half of my email address, I did it because I was only going to ask one question real quick and move on. I had know idea I would become obsessed with old drums and get to know so many members. I have made some great friends here and Bill you were one of the first ones, remember the Oyster Red Pearl Presidents?

Thanks to all of you nice people for all of the advice over the years. I hope I was able to pay back some of that advice with my responses to your threads.

Jeff C


Thank you!
Jeff C

"Enjoy every sandwich" Warren Zevon
Posted on 11 years ago
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Ludwig4870, the Ludwig part is obvious, the 4870 is the number of the last retail store I was the manager of before changing careers.

70's Ludwig Blue Sparkle 12/13/16/18/22
70's Ludwig Natural Maple 12/13/16/18/22
65 Ludwig Silver Sparkle 13/16/20
70's Ludwig Walnut Cortex 12/13/16/22
Snares; 60's Acrolite/70's Acrolite/70's Black Beauty/
70's Natural Maple
Posted on 11 years ago
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[ame]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xqF49Zwmzs0[/ame]

Cool Dude

Not a Guru... just interested..
Posted on 11 years ago
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Gerald Sterken is what my mother named me. :)

Posted on 11 years ago
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From Gerald Sterken

Gerald Sterken is what my mother named me. :)

Brother, explanations don't get any plainer/simpler than that... unless your name is just, Jim!

Funny stuff guys. :)

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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From Gerald Sterken

Gerald Sterken is what my mother named me. :)

How did your mother know you would want to use that for a user name ?!?!?

WEIRD!! Cool Dude

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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