Zildjian Part 4

So Zildjian Cymbal were getting famous in the first part of the 20th century, as the hole jazz music era was starting to spread all over American, and then in Europe. In the first world war, there were problem with the product as there were very hard to get all the elements for the making of the cymbals, but Avedis work hard and solve the problem. Jazz drummers such as Gene Krupa, Buddy Rich, and Papa Jo Jones used Avedis Zildjian cymbals. The cymbals were made with both automated processes and hand hammering, but Zildjian ended the latter tradition in 1964 after a rise in demand resulting from the popularity of the Beatles' drummer Ringo Starr. In 1968, the K. Zildjian Company and all European trademarks were bought back by Robert Zildjian on behalf of the Avedis Zildjian Company. Robert Zildjian, with a man named Dick Dane, invented the modern process for pressing cymbals into shape around this time in the Azco factory. Prior to this it was done by bumping with the Quincy drop hammer. In 1970, Zildjian needed all their production capabilities at Azco for their regular Zildjian line, so the factory in Quincy would send up castings to be finished into cymbals at Azco. At one point Azco was responsible for 40% of Zildjian's output. In 1975 there were problems with the Turkish government, and Robert Zildjian went to Turkey and brought over a crew to start making K Zildjian cymbals in the Azco plant. This was an interesting time for the Zildjian clan because it was the first time that Kerope and Avedis Zildjian were working together to make the same Zildjian cymbals, after years of competing with each other as Avedis Zildjian and Keropa Zildjian Istanbul. These were made until 1979 when Avedis died and Robert split from Zildjian due to the conflict with Armand. Shortly after 1981, Robert started Sabian cymbals in the Meductic Azco factory, with Kerope and his son continuing on making Sabian cymbals. The Avedis Zildjian company continues to produce cymbals today in Norwell, Massachusetts. Armand Zildjian was the head of the company after Avedis's death until his own passing in 2002. The company is now run by Armand‚’s daughters Craigie and Debbie Zildjian.

Zildjian Part 3

After the Sultan helps the Zildjian family to get back to business, in 1909 Keropa passes the tradition to his first son Haroutune II, but he is not willing to continues the company, as he wanning to enter politics, so Keropa has no choice but to pass the tradition to his younger son Aram, but he finds difficult to manufacture the product in Constantinople so as he is forced to leave with the army to Bucharest, he makes the second factory in Bucharest. In the meantime Keropa's daughter take the lead for the company in Constantinople. Within time Aram return to Constantinople to lead the company. As time goes by Aram is getting older an he has know one to pass the tradition, so he writes a letter to his nephew, Avedis III, son of Haroutune, who is already living in America, that he is the only one who could continues the tradition, but Avedis had a really good going candy factory in America which he didn't waned to leave, so the hole manufacturing is relocated to American, Aram leaves Constantinople to help Avedis III to set up his first American factory. The factory is established in Quincy, Massechuset in 1929 just before the Jazz era has began. As Aram left Constantinople, every manufacturing stopped in there, but Kerope doesn't wants to stop the factory in Costantinople so he makes the new cymbal company K Zildjian ( Constantinople Zildjian ), but unfotunately in the 20th century Constantinople is changed to Istambul, so the Company will go on with the name, Istambul!

Zildjian Part 2

So we are in the 17th century in the biggest marked town from that time, Constantinople. After Avedis moved to Constantinople, he made there a manufacturing company which made the first cymbals which where transferred to other countries in the middle east. Avedis was getting older so it was the time to lead the secret of the making to the eldest son, Ahkam in 1651. As Ahkam leads the company the manufacturing begins to grow and more countries get to know about the Zildjian cymbals. European composers begin to include the cymbal in the music in 1960. The first one known to use cymbals in his music is Strungk, and he uses in his opera, named "Esther". After other composers get o know about the existence of a new instrument, they make their new composition that way that they could include the new instrument, the Zildjian cymbal. As the popularite of the cymbal spreaded in europe, many other composers got intrested. In 1782, Mozart composed his first masterpiece for the royal military, which included Zildjian cymbals. After the success of the cymbals in thies pieces Zildjian cymbals become univarsally recognized. In the 1800s the tradition goes to Avedis II who spread the hole marked around Europe as he appears on exibitions in Paris, London, Vienna and Bologna, and he also exibits in American. He won many medals for his perfect and quality products. As Avedis II passes away the business is passed to his younger brother Keropa becouse Avedis's sons were to young. In the 1868 a series of disarterous fires lead the family business in hole lot of problems and as they can repay their debts, they reseive an offer from Paris, to transfer the hole manufacture to Paris, but as the Sultan get notest about this makes a decision. He will help the hole family to get back to business. And so the manufacturing remains in Constantinople.

Zildjian Part 1

The world is full of drummers and there will be more and more of them. But what about the drum set and the cymbals, quality matter. Zildjian is the king of cymbals, the finest quality, the best choice, but it's a bit expansive, but worth it. Zildjian was the major cymbal brand since drums appeared, they make the hole cymbal by hand, and that's way it's so precious. It all started in 1618, Istanbul when an old man, Avedis tried to make from metal gold, he received a flat round plate which had very good musical sound. After many months of testing and perfection, he received the finale piece, the first hand made cymbal in the world. He gave the Zildjian name, "zilciyan" means son of the cymbal maker. After he made first piece he created the first cymbal maker company, Avedis Zildjian. In 1623 the production has finely began, and the making remain a secret for generations. Avedis got blessed by the sultan and received 80 gold pieces and the family name "Ziljian". Avedis's cymbals served well in the sultans land, they used for wedding, for special evening, and in the army.It has formed a tradition, the eldest son had the honor to learn the secret. After the big success the sultan allowed Avedis to leave his land, to make a his new foundry in Constantinople, where the marked was at the highest top in that era. I will continue tomorrow.

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Zoro

Zoro! One of today's most known and respected R&B drummer. But he is also known for his real reliable rhythms in Hip-Hop and funk. Zoro grew up in Los Angeles, without a father living with his mother, so he had a hard time growing up and getting to this level of drumming. With his unique kindof drumming he received many regards and awards as he was claimed to be the Nr.1 R&B drummer by many drumming magazines as Modern Drummer, Drum! and Rhythm Magazine. Zoro lately was playing for Lenny Kravitz and touring to. Zoro received many platinum albums for projects that have included his drum artistry. Zoro was the quest of last years Modern Drummer Festival, the biggest drum festival in the world. He was honorred to present his ultimate grooves and solos. Zoro has made the trickiest and grooviest rhythms for his bands. On the stage he performed with one of his big band and astonished the audience with it. Zoro also published a practice DVD with a book, "The Commandments of R&B Drumming" which was awarded as the Nr.1 Best Educational Products title in the Modern Drummer Magazine.


Some links:
Zoro Official Website
Zoro at Drummerworld

Chad Wackerman

Chad Wackerman! A highly skilled jazz and rock drummer, Chad's professional career began in 1978 with the Bill Watrous band. Since then he has amassed a remarkable body of work including a seven year association with Frank Zappa, with whom he toured the USA and Europe and recorded 26 albums including the London Symphony recordings. Wackerman joined the Bill Watrous band in 1978 and later went on to work with Frank Zappa from 1981 to 1988. In 1983, he toured, but didn't record with the Australian rock band Men At Work. He is one of the most skilled and talented drummers in all of rock and modern jazz, he was born on March 25 in 1960 in Long Beach, California, he studied with some of the finest drummers of the area including Chuck Flores. Chad lived in Australia for ten years between 1995 and 2005. Due to the changes in the music scene in Australia and an increase in gigs in the United States, Chad decided to move back to California in 2005. Chad has also recorded his own solo albums, including 1991's Forty Reasons, 1993's The View, and 2000's Scream. Today he is performing at drumming clinics around the world, and released his own instruction book, 'Double Hi Hat Exercises For The Contemporary Drummer.'


Some links:
Chad Wackerman Official Website
Chad Wackerman at Drummerworld

Virgil Donati

Virgil Donati! A great drummer from Australia, with many concerts and records behind him. Virgil is one of those drummers who started his drumming very early and left the school just to get more out of him, playing the drums. Virgil is Italian descent but born in Melbourne, Australia. His parents were a big influent on his musical future, he was only 3 year old when he started drumming, he played with his dad along, at the age of 5 he was concerting with his dad‚’s band. When he turned 7, he started learning and taking lessons from great, famous teachers as Brian Czempinski and later Graham Morgan, a real legend in Australia. „Cloud Nine”, this was the name of the rock band that Virgil was playing for the first time, he was nearly 16. Virgil left school for drumming, and he chose right, he studies and practised hard to get to this level of drumming, everyday practise became a his life. When he turned 19 Virgil traveled to America to studie with the best. As he listened to jazz music, Virgil quickly became a fan of those great jazz drummers, trying to emulate their solos. When he was 21 he return to Australia to start a career and then was the big turn, Virgil started doing concerts and many recording, he played in Jazz and in the same time in Rock bands. But the everyday practise did not fade away. Many drummers come to mind who have had a hand in raising the bar leading by example with faster chops, innovative use of the instrument, more complex rhythms, more creative phrasing, and in general, better musicmanship. But few have turned as many heads as Virgil Donati.


Some links:
Virgil Donati Official Website
Virgil Donati at Drummerworld

John J.R. Robinson

John JR Robinson! Another awesome drummer! JR is know as the most recoded studio drummer in the world, he is call every very, where recoding needs to be done. He starter his career at a very young age, with the suport of his parent. JR's parent were playing on an instrument, as a hobby. He started on piano at the age of 5 and on drums at the age of 8. John turned pro when he started his first band at the young age of 10. After going many music camps when he was in junior and high school, John chose to go to the Berklee College of Music in Boston. At Berklee, John was introduced to a whole new world of variety culture music. While touring with his own band in early 1978, John got his breakout. Rufus and Chaka Khan came in, when John was playing and by the third set, the band Rufus was sitting in with John! Within a few weeks later, John had moved to Los Angeles to finish the 1978 Rufus world tour! In late 1978, John was introduced to Quincy Jones. Quincy asked John if he did sessions outside Rufus. Of course he said yes and John was in the studio recording 'Off The Wall' for Michael Jackson. Ever since that record, JR is the most recoded drummer in the history !


Some links:
John J.R. Robinson Official Website
John J.R. Robinson at Drummerworld

Sheila E.

Sheila Escovedo! In our world there are very little women who takes a stick and sits down to a drum. Sheila E. is the world best female drummer. Little have reaches this level of drumming! Sheila Escovedo was born December 12, 1957, better known as "Sheila E.", he got his fame playing for Prince, who scored major hits with "A Glamorous Life" and "Love Bizarre." She sings, plays drums, and violin. During the ''Sign 'O' the Times'' and ''Lovesexy'' period of Prince's career, she played as his drummer and musical director in his highly regarded backup band. Sheila E. is the daughter of percussionist Pete Escovedo, with whom she frequently performs. She made her debut as a percussionist with jazz pianist George Duke. She had also performed with famous singers like Lionel Richie, Marvin Gaye, Herbie Hancock, and Diana Ross before perfoming for Prince. He started first playing when he was 15 year old, in 1983 started his solo carrier, he recorded two solo abums, this was when Prince deiscoverd her, Prince help Sheila to achive his contract asignmant with Warnes Bros. He performed with Prince for several year, they achived many US Top. Through the year Sheila made many records on her own, and with other bands. Today he tours with Ringo Starr's All Star Band, touring around America and the world.


Some links:
Sheila E. Official Website
Sheila E. at Wikipedia

Ringo Starr

Richard Starkey! The one of the four famous Beatles members! Lohn Lennon at the vocals and rhythm guitar, George Harrison lead guitar and vocals, Paul McCartney at the vocals and bass guitar and Ringo at the drums! He was the eldest of the four musicians. Today only he and Paul McCartney are alive, John Lennon was murdered on the 8^th of December, 1980 by a fan. George Harrison died on the 29^th of November 2001, he had lung cancer. Ringo was born on the 7^th of July, 1940 in Liverpool, England; his parents have divorced when he was young and he had health problrmd for 3 year this way he couldn’t finish his studies as a kid. Like the other Beatles young Ritchie also eventually became caught up in Liverpool's Skiffle craze, which was a kind of music which was played with homemade instruments. He started his own group with Eddie Miles which was called The Eddie Clayton Skiffle Group after they split he joined The Raving Texans in 1959, a quartet that played while Rory Storm sang, the famous singer. He played his rings very interestly so he go he nickname „Ringo”, the „Starr” came from the solo spots. When he was on a concert with his band he meet The Beatles when he was the drummer for the Liverpool band Rory Storm and the Hurricanes, from 1959 to 1962. His musical talents were primarily confined to drumming, rather than singing or songwriting. Of all the Beatles, he did the least songwriting. Ringo's unique drumming style played a major role in the overall sound of The Beatles. Still today drummers all around the world says that Ringo had very unique beats and rings which today many drummer would say that he wish he could do that, the way Ringo played then. After The Beatles broke up in 1972 every went on there own road. Ringo also acted in many movies and made soundtracks for known movies. He married a first Bond Girl, who played the sexy women in the famous James Bond movies. Today Ringo tours with his band, "Ringo Star and His All Stars" and making duets other bands.


Some links:
Ringo Starr Official Website
Ringo Starr at Wikipedie

Vinnie Paul

Vincent Paul Abbott! One big master drummer, a real good trash metal drummer, he was nominated Grammy - Best Metal Drummer. He was formal drummer of the famous trash metal band Pantera, with which he made is name. He was born on the 11^th of March, in Dallas, Texas, USA. His father was a country music writer and owned a record company to, so Vinnie had no problems getting on with music. Vinnie with his brother Dimebag Darrell formed a hardcore metal band called Pantera. The band first appeared in 1981 with Vinnie at the drums, and Darrel at the guitars. The band recorded 3 albums but had little success until 1988 when Phil Anselmo with whom they done more then 10 platinium records with huge selling records and many world tour and concerts. Vinnie's unique style of drumming combines standard heavy metal double-bass drums with complex rhythms and dynamics, and also incorporated elements of progressive rock and swing let to get him to the top of today drummers. In 2003 Pantera got apart because of the vocalist. Vinnie and his brother Darrel also formed another rock band cald Damageplan. In December of 2004 on the tour with Damageplan, on one of the concerts, Darrel was shot and three other friend by a fan. Darrel died. It was a tragedy for the hole world and for the band too. Vinnie owns a recording call Big Vin Records.

Some links:
Vinnie Paul at Drummerworld
Vinnie Paul at Wikipedia

Ian Paice

Ian Paice! Deep Purple! The 70's and 80's Metal Rock! This goes to one place! The place called Rock Music. The real music that every existed, was created by Ian and his great band, Deep Purple. From 1970, Deep Purple was the most famous Rock band in the world, as they sold more the 1 million copies. Ian is the only member of the band that remain from the first time Deep Purple appeared in the world, as all the other band members just came and went. Ian was born on the 29th of June, 1948, in Nottingham, England. His father was a professional musician played on the piano, but when the Ian came, he stopped for the best of his family. Ian started playing on drums, after he liked hitting think like pots, his that saw that the boy is really into it, so he got an amateur drum kit. But as time when and Ian grow up, he bought a new professional set, a Premier Aquamarine Pearl. Ian is on of the only lefthanded drummer, who has reached this high level of drumming, besides Phil Collins, other lefthanded drummers began drumming as righthandeds. Ian is also one of the few rock drummers who has mastered the one handed roll. In the 70's and 80's was considered one of the best rock drummers, as he use jazz and swing rudiments in the rock music. He brought forward from a previous generation of rock drummers the tight, precise playing and crisp, clean sound of the best of his predecessors but added power, formidable speed and technique to create a unique style and sound giving the best of both worlds. His fills on the single "Black Night" led the song to Number 2 in the UK Singles Chart in late September 1970.


Some links:
Ian Paice at Drummer World
Ian Paice at Wikipedia

Karl Perazzo

Karl Perazzo! Karl is know for as one of the best percussion in the world. He grew up in San Francisco He started playing on the drums at the age of 6, he first played with his parents in the band that his father created. Throughout the teenage year he played with his friends, by the time he was 12 he played in famous artist as Cal Tjader or Prince. After he realized that he really whet he wants, he began playing on the timbales and other instrument. Karl biggest dream came true, from his childhood in San Francisco, Karl wanted to play with Santana. "I used to play with the band when I was younger, but then the needle broke". Know plays for Santana, he recorded 3 albums and a video which was filmed on a concert in South America. Know he is touring absorbedly through America with Santana and also with his team the Latin Percussion Music Group and doing clinics all around. He is known to have recorded with some of the best acts in Japan and Italy. Karl also teamed up with Raul and LP to create a low priced, quality kind of congas, bongos, and timbales.

Some links:
Karl Perazzo at Santana.com
Karl Perazzo at Drummerworld

Terry Bozzio

Terry John Bozzio! One unique drummer, percusionist. With todays top quality drum kit and equipment. It’s huge, and I say realy huge kit, not an ordinary one, not any one could play on it. Terry started playing drums at the age of 11, before that he played on plastics, bottles and other objects just for fun. Then he started first of all learning all the things about drumming, rythm, and drum notes. One the Terry was taken to a Beatles concert where he was astonished by the band, and by the drummer, and after that Terry decided to take drumming seriosly. He then begd to his father to buy him a drum set, and finally he got one. Through the mid 60's he played in varios local garage band for incresing his skills, by the time he was 18 years old he played in many band and many fill of the music. In 68 he attemted Sir Francis Drake High School and College of Marin music school where he studied timpani and various forms of percussion to get a higher level a drumming. The big hit came when he had the apportunity to meet up with the famous rock singer Frank Zappa who was in the search of a drummer. Terry went on a audition and performed his best, the hole crew was stuned with his amazing skill and varios groves. After the audition, Terry was officially the drummer of the Frank Zappa band. With Frank Zappa he made his name in the media and he was know as the great drummer of the Frank Zappa team. Through the year with Frank Zappa he recoded more then 10 albumes and toured 3 world tours, and there was the famous concert video Baby Snakes. Untill the 90's he play in many know band, and performed in either rok and jazz/fusion fields. He wrote and recoded many of his own albums. He is know for his drum playin, because he plays on a huge drum kit, and his drum kit is set up in a tricky way.

Some links:
Terry Bozzio Official Website
Terry Bozzio at Drummerworld

Lars Ulrich

Lars Ulrich! That's some kind of drummer! A real good one in the rock and metal field. Lars Ulrich is the found member of the world known and famous rock band, Metallica. Lars is originally Danish an was born on December 26, 1963, in Gentofte, Denmark. His father was a famous tennis player, and his little son Lars was on the line to be a tennis champ too after taking tennis seriously. But after Lars's father took him to a rock concert, the concert of Deep Purple Lars's life had a big change, drummer had his mind turn! Lars begun interested in drumming and after a while he started playing it too. He listened to big and famous rock bands like Iron Maiden, Deep Purple and Def Leppard, which had helped him a lot to learn in the rock field and to idomated to this kind of music. In the 80's he and his family moved to Los Angeles, there he developed his skill in drumming and rock style. Suddenly he thought about making a band which would played in rock or in metal field. Then he met James Hetfield with whom he started playing with founded the ultimate metal band, one of the best in the world, METALLICA. James Hetfield as vocalist and on the guitar, and Lars on the drums. Other members like the bass players and the solo guitar players where changing until there met the present guitar player Kirk Hammett and started playing and writing song. They first practiced in Lars's garage. They appeard in many local and simple concerts but after a while they got known and they collected many many fans. Today Lars is one of the most respected metal drummer. Lars was one of the first drummers who used the double pedals which is today indispensable in metal or other rock musics. Lars playes with Tama drums from the first time, zildjian cymbals.

Some Links:
Lars Ulrich at Drummerworld
Lars Ulrich at Wikipedia