For a moment in time, it was ILLEGAL to use more than 10% of metal per drum for drum making in America! The result is a fascinating collection of beautiful drums that feature wooden lugs, hoops, pedals, and hardware…most famously Slingerlands “Rolling Bomber.” Find out the reasoning behind this quirk in our nation’s Drum History, as we discuss this and much more with war-era drums expert, Joe Mekler, a.k.a. “Joey Boom” of the Delaware Drum Show! Joey Boom’s website: www.joeyboom.com The Delaware Drum Show: www.delawaredrum.com Another great resource, Coopers Vintage Drums: www.coopersvintagedrums.com/war%20effort.htm Find me online @drumhistory_podcast and please rate and write a review!
No Metal? No problem… Exploring WW2 Metal-Ration Drums with Joey Boom
