Author name: Mark Wessels

History of the Drumset: Part 14, 1954 – Early Rock and Roll

History of the Drumset: Part 14 1954 – Early Rock and Roll A CENTURY OF DRUM SET EVOLUTION WITH DANIEL GLASS Bill Haley & His Comets recorded the iconic hit “Rock Around the Clock” in 1954 and is one of the most important records in rock and roll history. All of the elements combined became a totally unique and revolutionary new sound that …

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History of the Drumset: Part 13, 1954 – Rockabilly

History of the Drumset: Part 13 1954 – Rockabilly A CENTURY OF DRUM SET EVOLUTION WITH DANIEL GLASS Many things have contributed to the music of today — Rock’n’Roll. It is a culmination of many different music genres that have evolved over many generations and one of the key elements of Rock’n’Roll is Rockabilly! GET THE POSTER! OWN A PIECE OF HISTORYDOWNLOAD A …

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History of the Drumset: Part 11, 1948 – Rhythm and Blues

History of the Drumset: Part 11 1948 – Rhythm and Blues A CENTURY OF DRUM SET EVOLUTION WITH DANIEL GLASS While Bebop music was exploring the boundaries of jazz music, it didn’t appeal to the average person who wanted to go out on a Friday night and dance to the music. However, another style also evolved from the big band genre while retaining …

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History of the Drumset: Part 8, 1929 – Big Band Drumming

History of the Drumset: Part 8 1929 – Big Band Drumming A CENTURY OF DRUM SET EVOLUTION WITH DANIEL GLASS One of the most memorable years in history due to the stock market crash and the Great Depression, 1929 was a terrible time for many around the world. Fortunately, jazz music and the big band helped many get through these tough times. GET …

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History of the Drumset: Part 7, 1927 – Silent Movies

History of the Drumset: Part 7 1927 – Silent Movies A CENTURY OF DRUM SET EVOLUTION WITH DANIEL GLASS One of the many options for “freelance” drummers of the 1920’s was to be a foley artist for silent movies. The drummer was responsible for all of the sound effects and filler material to bring the movie to life. GET THE POSTER! OWN A …

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History of the Drumset: Part 6, 1919 – Chicago Style Drumming

History of the Drumset: Part 6 1919 – Chicago Style Drumming A CENTURY OF DRUM SET EVOLUTION WITH DANIEL GLASS Prohibition is enacted, leading to the decade known as the “Roaring Twenties.” Chicago, with its culture of gangsters and illegal “speakeasies,” offers a rich environment for the “underground” but highly danceable sound of jazz to thrive. GET THE POSTER! OWN A PIECE OF …

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History of the Drumset: Part 5, 1917 – New Orleans Style Drumming

History of the Drumset: Part 5 1917 – New Orleans Style Drumming A CENTURY OF DRUM SET EVOLUTION WITH DANIEL GLASS The New Orleans-based Original Dixieland Jass Band (with drummer Tony Sbarbaro) makes the first official “jazz” recordings in New York City. Around the same time, other Crescent City musicians – including drummers Baby Dodds and Zutty Singleton – relocate to Chicago, where …

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