The Gretsch Drum Book - Softcover

Cook, Rob

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1888408200 ISBN 13: 9781888408201

Publisher: Rebeats Publications, 2013

Synopsis

The Gretsch Drum Book includes a family history of the Gretsch family and business history of the Gretsch drum company. A section on Gretsch endorsers in included as well as a Gretsch drum dating guide. All catalogued Gretsch snare drums and outfits from 1912-2010 are included.

About this title

About the Author

Rob Cook (Alma, MI) is the founder of Rebeats, a company specializing in projects related to drum history since 1972. Cook founded and produces the Chicago Drum Show, the world's largest and longest-running vintage and custom drum show which celebrates it's 24th show in 2014. As an author/publisher Cook has written and published books on most of the major American drum companies of the 20th century; Leedy, Ludwig, Rogers, Slingerland, and now Gretsch. Cook has also collaborated on and published the autobiographies of Maurie Lishon (Franks Drum Shop'), 'William F. Ludwig II, Jerry Shirley (Humble Pie'), 'and Ed Shaughnessy. Cook has written articles and columns for most of the major American percussion periodicals including Modern Drummer, DRUM! Magazine, NotSoModernDrummer, Classic Drummer, and Percussive Notes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rebeats Publications
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1888408200
• ISBN 13: 9781888408201
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 268