The Great Dyna Sonic Debate - Buddy Rich, Ben Strauss, Ellis Tollin, Joe Thompson.
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- Опубліковано 10 лют 2025
- What is the truth behind the development of the Dyna Sonic snare drum?
We may never know the whole truth but discussing the possibilities sure is interesting.
I've been playing Dynasonics since 1967. In my orchestral days, I used 14x6.5 COB drum with calf heads (regular top and vellum on the snare side) and it sounded amazing. Sadly, I sold it to a student, but not long after I picked up a 14x5 inch COB and recently added a new 14x6.5 wood Dynasonic and a 14x8 brass Dynasonic. Love them all! In the 1980s I spent a couple years on the road with a friend's Black Beauty. Both brands of snare drums are wonderful. As always, great info Anthony.
Another great video. That line... "take your drum company and shove it!" Lol. Reminds me of my grandfather.
It’s fascinating to hear these old interviews. Thank you for making these available to all us!
You’re continued support means a lot my friend
@@Rogersdrumvideos of course! I love this stuff! Your channel is such a valuable resource and preserves the history of the instrument we love. If not for you and people like you, so much would be lost to history.
Man, this is such a beautiful channel! I had no idea you were making this content - the design, organization, command of the information, and so pleasantly delivered! Thank you so much!!! I wonder if Tim is hip to this. As a melodic drummer, I bet he'd appreciate knowing how they developed the sound of the snare! 😍
Ellis Tollin was a co-owner of Music City in Philadelphia in the mid 60's when I was taking drum lessons there. He took me down to the basement and demoed a Rogers Celebrity kit. He also showed me the difference between the Powertone and Dynasonic snare. I purchased a blue Onyx set a few months later and had no qualms about spending the extra $50 for the Dynasonic snare.
I’d love to talk to you sometime if you wouldn’t mind.
@@Rogersdrumvideos Not sure I have a lot more to tell. I do remember coming in for a Friday afternoon lesson scheduled for 5 pm and was told that Buddy Rich had stopped by earlier and I missed him by about 15 minutes. Not that I would have tried for an autograph or anything, I wasn't aware of his friendship with Ellis at that specific time. My drum teacher was the late Paul Patterson and the studio next to his was used by the late Armand Santarelli (1929 - 2014). Santarelli transcribed a book on Rudiments for the drumset by Joe Morello - "Rudimental Jazz: A Modern Application of the Rudiments to the Drum Outfit". My teacher put out two books "Beat Sheet - Drum Study Course Rock #1" and its follow-up ...Rock #2. I, of course, purchased both. Regarding Music City, at some point in the 70's (after my teacher died of a heart attack playing a gig in New Jersey), the store relocated to Cherry Hill, NJ.
@@erzug Do you recall the exact address of the Music City location you studied at ?
Was it one of the Chestnut St. locations?
... and what years would that have been?
@@Rogersdrumvideos I believe the address was 1725 Chestnut (north side of the street). I studied under Paul Patterson from spring of 1966 until 1971. Not sure when it opened. It's biggest competition in the city was 8th Street Music, which I had already checked out in my search for a drum set. I did find this when searching: "In 1947, drummer Ellis Tollin and his business partner William E. Welsh opened Music City, an instrument store located on the second floor of the Wurlitzer Building." This was obviously the original Music City location.
As always, very thoughtful and great Rogers info. I lean toward the Ellis Tolin story! Haha Have a great day, AA !!😊😊😊
great video!
Anthony, I wonder what your thoughts are on the Dynasonic vs. Ludwig's Supersensitive snare drum? I must say, having owned both drums, that for me it was easier to get the sound and feel I wanted from the Ludwig vs. the Dynasonic. It pains me to say that since I hold Rogers in a very special place in my heart, but that has been my experience. Of course, the big downside with the Supersensitive was the complicated throw off mechanism including the rod that had to run through the middle of the drum.
I have a metal 7 Line 5×14 from 1964 my favorite one
Tuning and heads