On This Date in 1968: The Beatles recorded “Hey Jude” – written by Paul McCartney for Julian Lennon – in four takes at Trident Studios in London. The first take was selected as the single release, which was the first single released on The Beatles’ Apple Records label.
Monthly Archives: July 2010
Gail in Print: Modern Drummer, September 2010 Issue
Yeah, it’s been a long time, as Robert Plant would say, but I’m finally back in the pages of Modern Drummer magazine with a full page profile piece on the uber cool John Boecklin, who plays the drums for Devil Driver. Jon Fishman of Phish graces the cover of the September issue, on sale everywhere Tuesday August 3rd.
Led Zeppelin Robbed!
On This Date, July 29th, in 1973: after playing the final show of three nights at Madison Square Garden, Led Zeppelin lost $180,000 in cash when a thief stole their hotel safe deposit box containing receipts from the two previous concerts. The theft – a crime largely suspected to be an inside job perpetrated by employees of the hotel – was never solved.
Cool Thing of the Day: Sound Activated Snare Drum Light
In drumming, they say it’s not just about what you play; it’s about what you don’t play. The same can be said for the subtleties of achieving the correct lighting in a room: it’s not about how bright the light is but what it illuminates. Good lighting is just so important when it comes to setting a mood, which makes me wonder what might be set off when you light up this Snare Drum Lamp. Designed by 326 design firm in New Zealand, this attractive lamp prototype is the first of its kind. Tap the drum and it turns on, another tap and it turns off. Sensitivity controls prevent room noise from activating the light. Each drum light is made to order and sells for $850 (most likely not including shipping charges). Delivery times are confirmed when orders are placed. Visit This Link for more details. Shine on!
Thanks to Thrillist For The Tip!
Hamburger Time(r)!
The Hamburger Time(r): So You Always Know When It’s Hamburger Time!