That 's da fact Jack... I have a very severe case of tennitis my ears ring every min. of the day and night ... please play that rock and roll but use ear protection....

From the get-go, I was told to wear hearing protection by some very wise (and tinnitus-suffering) older drummers. I pass that wisdom on to every student I have, and my young kids have to put on gun-range earmuffs before even picking up a drumstick.

...It's not enough to put them in only when practicing or at showtime--as SOON as the PA is fired up, I have them in. I get to smile, calmly and smugly, every time I'm chilling during a soundcheck and a painful wave of feedback comes through the house/monitors, making everyone else on and off the stage grab their ears and tuck into the fetal position. After all, I want to be able to enjoy music when I'm 70, and also be able to hear my great grandkids when they whisper that they love me...Kiss

Here's The kit I've gigged with most since the early 70's. Rock, blues, country, pop and even a few light jazz gigs. Last out just last week. Of the dozens of kits owned over the years, this is the only one I've never considered selling or trading.

Early 70's Camco oval badge 12,13,14,16,22.

shasweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet classic picture say rock and roll all over it .. and the kit is no bad either ..lol

That's all I play, or should I say try too, on my vintage 1978 Hoshino Professional maple kit.

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Mr. Mike T, That 's da fact Jack... I love it! LOL... I haven't heard that phrase in years! When growing up in the 60s-70s, My Dad would say that to me quite a bit... Wishing you good health!!! Rock on Brother!........ BowingWalking

I have a neighbor/friend who says the same thing....

So and so is "Real" rock and roll. Others aren't

He couldn't play a Green Day song at a jam last week as it wasn't "Real" R N R!

I told him to play the FT like Sing Sing Sing on the quiet part,then,on the bridge,smack the crap out of the snare,and bang 8th notes on the hats.

Sounds like Real R N R to me!

Ok I am big Old dumb A$$ i should have titled the thread

How many of you guys and gals still play OLD SCHOOL rock and roll from the 60's 70's...

I meant no one any disrespect about the kind of music they like..... having said that if it is not from the 60's and 70's it probably is not very good music... LOL (just kidding it is a joke)....Rock on brothers and sisters , Time has come today!

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what a freeking fun song like a diesel locomotive driving thru your head, man i miss the jammin and sheer fun of it all....

schuykill...... thank you so much I am struggling with the meds but trying to stay sane..... somedays I think I might make it others ... lol well I write stuff like this peace and Dats da fact Jack! :)

We do a 70's style of southern/country rock and this is one of the beasts.

Canopus birch nitro lacquer 13x9,16x16,20x18,24x16 kick. She sings just the way I like. And my apologies that she isn't vintage...for another 30 years or so at least!

Sorry for the poor quality cellphone pic, our studio is kinda dark.

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Mike T: Your very welcome! & Glad to meet ya man! On a lighter note, (what your threed is about)... Check this little tidbit out I found at a yard sale last year. Walking

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