John Aldridge is truly an artisan in the drumming world. John resurrected the artform of hand-engraving drums for many major drum manufacturers. He learned engraving techniques during his search for a vintage engraved snare drum. Since essentially teaching himself how to engrave metal drums, he has performed work for Ludwig, Slingerland, Gretsch, Drum Workshop, Joyful Noise, A&F and others. He is also the founder of Not So Modern Drummer magazine, wrote the must-have book, Guide to Vintage Drums, runs a successful drum technical services business and manages to also tour the world as the drum technician for Bryan Hitt of REO Speedwagon. On episode 037, John took some time to talk shop with Jamie about the art of engraving, getting his start as a drummer, the quest for an engraved snare that led him to become a master engraver and a day in the life of a world-class drum tech. John's work is simply stunning. This is an episode that is highly educational and motivational as well.
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 023 - Dafnis Prieto
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 022 - Michael Miley of Rival Sons
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 021 - Jeff Williams
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 020 - Chad Gamble of Jason Isbell & The 400 Unit
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 019 - Mike Fraser, Recording Engineer and Mixing Master
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 018 - Rod Morgenstein of The Dixie Dregs and Winger
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 017 - Mike Pride
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 016 - Liberty DeVitto of Lords of 52nd Street and Billy Joel
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 015 - Bryan Hitt of REO Speedwagon
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 014 - Doug "Cosmo" Clifford of CCR
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 013 - Brendan Hengle of Trapt
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 012 - Jason Smay of JD McPherson
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 011 - Johnny Rabb of Collective Soul
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 010 - Aaron Comess of The Spin Doctors
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 009 - Nate Morton of NBC's The Voice
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 008 - Scott Pellegrom
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 007 - Josh Touchton of Natal Drums
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 006 - Bryan Scott of Rockstar Marketing
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 005 - Thomas Filbert of Vratim and Phil Guay of Los Cabos Drumsticks
The Drum Shuffle - Episode 004 - Phil Varone of Saigon Kick, Skid Row and Red Dragon Cartel
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