June 19, 2015
Artist Interview: Will Hunt (Black Label Society, Evanescence, Dark New Day) Born in Gainesville, Florida, Will cut his teeth touring through the south; an experience that launched a career with some of the biggest names in Alternative Metal performing stadium tours world-wide. Question: What was your first drum set? My first kit was something unknown […]
June 16, 2015
Artist Interview: Mike Reid (Justin Timberlake, Rihanna) Mike is a native of Baltimore, MD where he began playing drums in church at a very early age and he began his professional career at 16. The world truly has become Mike’s stage performing with Pharrell Williams, Justin Timberlake, Rihanna and a who’s who of the Billboard […]
June 11, 2015
Artist Interview: Derek Wolfford (Marketing Manager of Integrated Media, Pearl) Derek Wolfford has been professionally involved in the performance and business side of drumming. Over the last 19 years, he has also sustained a career in the music manufacturing industry with the leader in drums and percussion, Pearl Corporation. He is presently the Marketing Manager […]
June 7, 2015
Artist Interview: Pat Saunders (Sales Rep, Pearl) Pat Saunders is a Pearl Sales Representative who calls on drum shops in the central part of the country. Pat lives in Nashville and is a freelance musician, sound engineer and instructor. Pat teaches at the Cool Springs Music & Arts. Question: What was your first drum set? I […]
June 3, 2015
Artist Interview: Shawn Lafrenz (Senior Marketing Manager, B&O, Pearl) Shawn Lafrenz is the Senior Marketing Manager in charge of B&O products for Pearl/Adams. As a concert percussionist Shawn has performed with many orchestras in the U.S. most recently with the Nashville Symphony Orchestra. Question: What was your first drum set? A Matador brand drum set in […]
May 4, 2015
The Right Drums, Cymbals and Hardware for Your Kit As the old saying goes, a band is only as good as its drummer. Sure, they might not always be out front and in the spotlight like a vocalist or lead guitarist, but drummers are essential to keeping the rest of a group in sync and […]
April 3, 2015
Artist Interview: Jerry Goldenson (Vice President of Sales, Pearl) Jerry Goldenson is Pearl’s Vice President of Sales and he leads Pearl’s award winning Sales and Customer Service teams. Jerry’s playing career began in Pittsburgh and has helped him see the world. Question: What was your first drum set? I truly started on pots & pans, […]
March 3, 2015
Artist Interview: Raymond Massey (Director of Research & Development, Pearl) Raymond Massey is a 22 year veteran at Pearl and is the Director of Research & Development. Raymond toured professionally with Tanya Tucker and a number of other country acts and remains active performing and recording in Nashville. Question: What was your first drum set? Pearl […]
