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My dad behind his first kit (1940 ish) Last viewed: 1 minute ago

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My dad passed away last week at age 89, he suffered during the last few months and it was tough, now that he is at rest, my brother and I have been going through his stuff and we ran acorss this picture of him behind this kit, (WFL or Ludwig perhaps) we also found articles of him when he played in a big band. sadly, we have no idea where this kit is anymore, or the Rogers kit after that, or the Gretsch after that (but we know where the Slingerland kit is, my house) anyway, thanks to John to cleaning up the pic and resizing it.

we also can't find any of the autographs dad had of him and Krupa, who he got to know through Roy Knapp in Chicago.

Lots of Slingerland drums
70's Pearl Fiberglass Ivory
Posted on 11 years ago
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Very very sorry for your loss. I lost my mother 3 years ago losing your parents is a very tough thing to endure, This is a total classy picture of your father, that is a ludwig ludwig kit, imperial lugs abound. Thank you for sharing it with us.

Your drummers not much good is he!? What you need is someone that's as good as me. ! John Henry Bonham !!
Posted on 11 years ago
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Excellent Picture of yr father / lov the class...

Bop iT / Til U Drop iT.

ROGER's
1964 Cleveland,.18/14/12 in WMP
1966 Cleveland, 20/14/12 O'natural.
Fullerton,...20/16/13/12 Silver Glass

WFL
1957 B/R Super Classics In WMP

Snares..
Wood & COB Powertones,
Wood & COB Dynasonics,
57 Jazz Festival

Zildjian avedis cymbals.
40s/60s era.
Posted on 11 years ago
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also very to hear of your loss. that is an amazingly class kit if your dad and his kit. looks how shiney that center cymbal is/was. looks brand new and probably was at the time. he was a sharp looking guy with good taste in drums!

mike

Posted on 11 years ago
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our prayers are with you my dad passed in 1989 and i still wish he was around for our talks he always new what to say. peace be with you and yours

gary

April 2nd 1969 scarfed pink champagne holly wood and 65/66 downbeat snare, and , supra same year very minty kit old pies
66/67 downbeat with canister
Super 400 small round knob
1967 super classic obp





once the brass ceases to glitter, and the drum looses its luster, and the stage remains dark, all you have left is the timbre of family.
Posted on 11 years ago
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That's a Classsic photo! I was very happy to help. As I told you earlier, pictures such as the one of your dad are like a window into another time. Photos freeze styles, and the people of the time, things that would be lost forever if not for few faded photographs.

Thanks for sharing with us.

John

Too many great drums to list here!

http://www.walbergandauge.com/VintageVenue.htm
Posted on 11 years ago
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Very sorry to hear about your Dad. Very classy guy and cool drums. Love that duco finish. Thanks for sharing it's a really great picture!

Glenn.

Not a guru just havin fun with some old dusty drums.
Posted on 11 years ago
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So sorry for the loss of your father. But, isn't it great to have had a father that was a musician. That's such a good photograph, too.

Posted on 11 years ago
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I love that photo.

Sorry about your Dad.

Mine passed about 8 years ago.

Your Dad had some great drums.

And he looked GOOD on them too.

BLAEMIRE DRUMS
Thanks to Mr. Jerry Jenkins
Posted on 11 years ago
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My condolences for you and your family during this hard time...

That is a great pic...Very classy!! You should get it enlarged and hang it over the fireplace or on the wall in your drum room...

Cheers

1976 Ludwig Mach 4 Thermogloss 26-18-14-14sn
1978 Ludwig Stainless 22-22-18-16-14-13-12 c/w 6-8-10-12-13-14-15-16-18-20-22-24 concert toms
1975 Sonor Phonic Centennials Metallic Pewter 22-16-13-12-14sn (D506)
1971 Ludwig Classic Bowling Ball OBP 22-16-14-13
1960's Stewart Peacock Pearl 20-16-12-14sn
1980`s Ludwig Coliseum Piano Black 8x14 snare
1973 Rogers Superten 5x14 & 6.5x14 COS snares
1970`s John Grey Capri Aquamarine Sparkle 5x14 snare
1941 Ludwig & Ludwig Super 8x14 snare
Posted on 11 years ago
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