I miss Randy very much! I was Randy's bassist for 25 years. I played many times with him and Jimmy Ford (still play with Jimmy on occasion). The story of his drum kit as he told me is as follows: Randy graduated High School at age 17 and went to play with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra. On one of the shows, Buddy Rich was a guest star. Buddy seemed to like Randy's playing, but being Buddy, told Randy "No self respecting drummer would be caught dead playing a piece of crap drum set like that". A week later, a truck pulled up in front of Randy's house and unloaded a brand new Slingerland drum set, Buddy Rich edition. This was a gift from Buddy Rich. Later, when Randy started doing the Gene Krupa tributes, he was contacted by the Krupa family and was given one of Gene's snare drums. So, the kit was a gift from Buddy Rich and the snare was one of Gene Krupa's snares. That is the story as told to me by Randy, himself.
Randy and his wife, Gina, were very special to us at the Ford Drum Company. We rebuilt that kit, recut the edges, and made it sing, sing, sing in Randy’s gifted hands. Miss him every day.
I met Randy through Jimmy Ford a few years back. We chatted and texted until I heard of his passing. Randy was a great guy. I miss him. Glad to hear his drums are going to a good home!
Ahhh fantastic Steve Maxwell! I just loved when you seemingly effortlessly moved into a phenomenal snare buzz-roll!! A buzz-roll says a lot about a player. And thanks so much for playing the full Krupa sing sing drum solo. It is great to see how that solo was constructed, and not how so many newer drummers think a solo is about banging fast and crashing cymbals! Yes, what a treat Steve and I loved that happy-drummer smile at the end!😃.
Steve you look so comfy on Slingy and Rogers. What can I say!? :-) You were there next to me the day I bought that Barrett-Krupa set. Did I do good? I'd say yeah.
Krupa was my first drum hero cause my dad was a Big Band guy and when I heard Benny Goodman live from Carnegie Hall I was sold! EXCELLENT playing Steve and that kit is great!
Thank you for demonstrating that vintage kits are meant to be played! Just restored a '52 Radio King and have waffled on playing it out. Your example tipped the scales. Thxs, Steve❤
Yep Steve, I still got my Barrett WMP Krupa Set, you were there in person the day I bought it, what was that, 2000?. And of course 4 Slingy Snares, one you sold me, a mint 5x14 TDR, still have it. The Spitfire, Sound King, and WMP Artist as well. Miss you buddy!
Great video the snare drum sound is beautiful ❤️!!! I'm 45 been playing since 5th grade when I gave up sports for band class never looked back!!! I have a super old GK bass drum and hit stand pedal got at yard sale they look so fragile. I have three Premier drum sets and I'm stuck for life too!!!
I'm 70 now and I have had nine kits in my lifetime...1 from Rogers, 2 from Gretsch, 2 from Pearl and 4 from Slingerland. Started on on a Slingerland kit and ended on Slingerland. And by far the Slingerland kits were the best. I was given the Rogers kit and was never impressed by it. I bought my first Pearl kit in 1995, I wanted a Slingerland, but at the time Gibson owned them and I did not trust Gibson. Played Pearl from 1995 until 2018 and switch to Gretsch. But three years ago I began a search for a 1960s Buddy Rich kit. I have been playing the Slingerland Rich kit ever since. My first Slingerland kit I got in 1965 It served me until 1977. I grew up in the Rock and Roll days...but Rich, Krupa. Morello, Bellson, Haynes, Jones, Roach, Blakey and so many more were big influences in my life...including my dad!
Nobody was more creative on drums than young Gene Krupa!!! "Boiler room"solo proves that hands down...how about playing with matches(nobody does that anymore!).there's a slingerland 20x18 on central Florida f/b marketplace at present,chrome,if I had $500 I'd probably buy it...
Buddy loved randy, I heard Buddy call him caputnick as a joke. I played professionally for yrs on that exact slingerland set. When not in use I would set em up in front of our picture window. The drummers that would stop to see a buddy rich set and i could never say no when they ask to play them . The friends i were unbelievable. It all came to an when my youngest son died after a liver transplant. We had to sell anything of value to clear up 90 grand of medical bills. I've cried all the way through this fantastic show. Your praying is fantastic. Im 67 and wa nt to play again. The cost has gone nuts. I'd take any brand , color,size anything to get started again im a nard member since 74, i can sight read also steve if anyone willing to donate a old banged playable set please let me know thank-you bill feilhauer.
I miss Randy very much! I was Randy's bassist for 25 years. I played many times with him and Jimmy Ford (still play with Jimmy on occasion). The story of his drum kit as he told me is as follows: Randy graduated High School at age 17 and went to play with the Lawrence Welk Orchestra. On one of the shows, Buddy Rich was a guest star. Buddy seemed to like Randy's playing, but being Buddy, told Randy "No self respecting drummer would be caught dead playing a piece of crap drum set like that". A week later, a truck pulled up in front of Randy's house and unloaded a brand new Slingerland drum set, Buddy Rich edition. This was a gift from Buddy Rich. Later, when Randy started doing the Gene Krupa tributes, he was contacted by the Krupa family and was given one of Gene's snare drums. So, the kit was a gift from Buddy Rich and the snare was one of Gene Krupa's snares. That is the story as told to me by Randy, himself.
VERY COOL KIT, VERY nice solo!
Randy and his wife, Gina, were very special to us at the Ford Drum Company. We rebuilt that kit, recut the edges, and made it sing, sing, sing in Randy’s gifted hands. Miss him every day.
I love Slingerland’s!
I had the Buddy Rich kit back in the 70's. Man I miss that drum set.
Thank you for taking the time to show this baby off Steve.
Perfect.
Sounding great Steve.!
that sounds absolutely FANTASTIC, Steve´s playing is so good.
I met Randy through Jimmy Ford a few years back. We chatted and texted until I heard of his passing. Randy was a great guy. I miss him. Glad to hear his drums are going to a good home!
Well done..😊
Randy was a great guy.Randy and Jimmy Fords re creation of the Drum battle was amazing.Randy lives on!
Ahhh fantastic Steve Maxwell! I just loved when you seemingly effortlessly moved into a phenomenal snare buzz-roll!! A buzz-roll says a lot about a player. And thanks so much for playing the full Krupa sing sing drum solo. It is great to see how that solo was constructed, and not how so many newer drummers think a solo is about banging fast and crashing cymbals! Yes, what a treat Steve and I loved that happy-drummer smile at the end!😃.
I had 6.5 x 14 Rosewood TDR Slingerland snare. At the time, my drum dealer sold it to the Newington High School Band. Awesome sounding ride cymbal!
So great to see you having fun!
Great sounding kit
I love these white marine pearl classics. I have the same Slingerland set up, but with 2 16's. Thanks for showing us this beauty.
Steve you look so comfy on Slingy and Rogers. What can I say!? :-) You were there next to me the day I bought that Barrett-Krupa set. Did I do good? I'd say yeah.
Did not now Randy but Krupa was a huge influence on me. I'm now almost 84 so I remember Krupa vividly. Thanks to you for this video.
Krupa was my first drum hero cause my dad was a Big Band guy and when I heard Benny Goodman live from Carnegie Hall I was sold! EXCELLENT playing Steve and that kit is great!
Wonderful , Thank you for sharing.
I really miss Randy and our hilarious conversations. It’s still hard to believe he’s gone.
What a treat hearing the history of this kit..... and you played great Steve!
Very proud to own a Gene Krupa deluxe # 1N. 1949 with 2, 16's in WMP. BR's last and favorite drums. Radio Kings!
What an incredibly sounding work of art drum set!!! That bass drum especially...😍
Love the Drum Boogie quote around 7:00. Fun stuff!
Thank you for demonstrating that vintage kits are meant to be played! Just restored a '52 Radio King and have waffled on playing it out. Your example tipped the scales.
Thxs, Steve❤
Steve that 20in floortom sounds amazing I really enjoyed the drum solo thank you !
Yep Steve, I still got my Barrett WMP Krupa Set, you were there in person the day I bought it, what was that, 2000?. And of course 4 Slingy Snares, one you sold me, a mint 5x14 TDR, still have it. The Spitfire, Sound King, and WMP Artist as well. Miss you buddy!
Great video the snare drum sound is beautiful ❤️!!! I'm 45 been playing since 5th grade when I gave up sports for band class never looked back!!! I have a super old GK bass drum and hit stand pedal got at yard sale they look so fragile. I have three Premier drum sets and I'm stuck for life too!!!
sounding great steve
Wow! Krupa had a 20inch floor tom. I remember now, anything less in diameter wouldn't have sounded right.
Great playing as per usual.
Great playing and players.
That's 20" floor tom unlocked the answers to a lot of questions i had. Thank you.
Sounding great my friend,wow what a nice kit.
Calfskin Steve ?
Looks like the set i had ..
Beauty of a set and played with true finesse
I'm 70 now and I have had nine kits in my lifetime...1 from Rogers, 2 from Gretsch, 2 from Pearl and 4 from Slingerland. Started on on a Slingerland kit and ended on Slingerland. And by far the Slingerland kits were the best. I was given the Rogers kit and was never impressed by it. I bought my first Pearl kit in 1995, I wanted a Slingerland, but at the time Gibson owned them and I did not trust Gibson. Played Pearl from 1995 until 2018 and switch to Gretsch. But three years ago I began a search for a 1960s Buddy Rich kit. I have been playing the Slingerland Rich kit ever since. My first Slingerland kit I got in 1965 It served me until 1977. I grew up in the Rock and Roll days...but Rich, Krupa. Morello, Bellson, Haynes, Jones, Roach, Blakey and so many more were big influences in my life...including my dad!
that was great and the kit sounds amazing!
Nobody was more creative on drums than young Gene Krupa!!! "Boiler room"solo proves that hands down...how about playing with matches(nobody does that anymore!).there's a slingerland 20x18 on central Florida f/b marketplace at present,chrome,if I had $500 I'd probably buy it...
That kikk got punch👍
No THAT is how a Big Band kit should sound!
Imagine 🚬 those days
Would love to hear Ed Blackwell on that kit.
Slingerland is Percussion!!!!
Can't ask Bomham or Ginger, both gone.
Double spurs …… great
Gene brought the drums to the front of the stage. Phil Collin’s brought the drums to the front of the mix.
Buddy loved randy, I heard Buddy call him caputnick as a joke. I played professionally for yrs on that exact slingerland set. When not in use I would set em up in front of our picture window. The drummers that would stop to see a buddy rich set and i could never say no when they ask to play them . The friends i were unbelievable. It all came to an when my youngest son died after a liver transplant. We had to sell anything of value to clear up 90 grand of medical bills. I've cried all the way through this fantastic show. Your praying is fantastic. Im 67 and wa nt to play again. The cost has gone nuts. I'd take any brand , color,size anything to get started again im a nard member since 74, i can sight read also steve if anyone willing to donate a old banged playable set please let me know thank-you bill feilhauer.