JOE WILLIS OF RHODE ISLANDS MILLRATS-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 15....

Sending out a big Thank You to Joe Willis of The Rhode Island based MillRats. He recently picked up a 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 15, and I was just thrilled about this of course. I have been in touch with Joe on and off for a number of years, and I've always followed his music career with the MillRats, his thoughts on different drums, and Musicians. I'm really looking forward to his extended feedback, and I sent him some of the newer and wider Beier snare straps for the drum as well!

Thank You Again Joe! I will be in touch…

 *As an added note here, I was in the process of finishing this a few minutes ago, I saw that Joe is currently in the hospital. I had no idea. I left him a message, but I want to reiterate that message here that he is in my thoughts, and I will look forward to hearing about his full recovery. Best Wishes to you Joe…….

https://www.facebook.com/The-MillRats-1419597428253711/

 

PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE-SCOTT THOMPSON LIVE-CHICAGO-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 15.......

A much anticipated show and visit with an old friend finally came about. Scott Thompson is not only one of Nashville's finest, but he has been an unbelievable supporter of Beier Drums since the day he picked up his first one. Many great times and shows over the years, and Elizabeth and I simply could not wait to get to this show. One of the most memorable shows we still talk about when they were at the Rock County Fair here in Wisconsin. I love this band's music, their history, and their unbelievable and ongoing influence among artists. They are, as well, some of the nicest group of musicians on the road. 

The band was incredible as always, and aftershow with my old friend was just an absolute blast. I have long awaited a new record from this group, and the show included a song from the upcoming album which was spectacular. Scott had along his 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 15 which I see him with almost always. He also owns and has made extensive live use of his 1.5 Steel–4 x 15 , 5.5 x 14, and 6.5 x 14. 

Thank You Again Scott. It was an unbelievable time as always. Will look forward to staying in touch, and Elizabeth and I will  see you sooner than later…..!

Through the years below.....

https://pureprairieleague.com/

 

JASON COOPER-NEW RELEASES FROM COLLINS HORTON-KEEP ON MOVING...GERMAN MASTER PAUL PREM-HASENPFEFFER-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 15.....

I've had the honor for quite some time of  knowing Jason Cooper from Memphis. When he selects my drums for his work, it is always a thrill for me. I always have charted and noted sessions here, and always have followed up with them when the record is released. Jason has been amazing at letting me know this, and the details involved in the making of the record.

I refer to him as I the Memphis Maestro, and for good reason. I have had countless discussions with him on drums over the years, and the numerous records he has selected my drums for. He is so instinctively and naturally talented, he has captured the attention of a wide audience in the drum world…And did so immediately. His first take instincts, and musicality, are utterly amazing. He never over plays, he never under plays. He just always plays 100% to and for the music. As well, his entire kit always sounds phenomenal.

Currently he uses a 1.5 Steel I know–5 .5 x  15, and a 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 13 extensively. Another drum that he has had and uses is on loan from Garrett Goodwin (Carrie Underwood), and that is a 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14.

Thank You my friend for these records. I loved both of them, and I so appreciate everything. It was wonderful catching up on the phone, and I will look forward to talking to you soon….

https://jcoopdrum.com/

 

UFO-LAST ORDERS EUROPEAN TOUR-2022-ANDY PARKER-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--8 X 14.......

British Rock Legends UFO  have completed the first leg of their European Tour on their Last Orders Tour. To no surprise, it has been met with rave reviews. Easily one of the most influential Melodic Hard Rock Bands in Music History, the band is in prime form as they have always been. UFO has influenced so many bands and musicians over the decades, it would literally be difficult to calculate. Iron Maiden to this day still has two of their songs playing before they hit the stage. Slash has repeatedly mentioned that the band is one of the greatest in history, and Strangers In The Night is the greatest melodic Hard Rock live album of all time.  That sentiment is also shared by Tesla, Bill Leverty of Firehouse, and numerous others.  Over the years when I have brought up the band at shows, the conversation would literally erupt into a chorus of comments on the band, and the influence their music has had on their lives. 

Andy Parker is using his 1.5 Steel–8 x 14-Gloss White for this tour. That has become one of his favorites, and it has been his main in Europe for a number of years now. In previous years, his 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 14 was his main on countless tours for over a decade. He also has used that drum on numerous studio albums from UFO which I cherish. For his USA rig, his 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 has been his main for over a decade. Andy had one of the first of those drums, and after delivering it in Chicago to him, it simply never left his kit. 

Andy was one of my drum heroes as a kid, and UFO was one of my favorite bands, if not my top of the list favorite. I saw the band when I was 14 on their first/one of their first U.S. Tours, and the impression of that never left me. I would bring that ticket stub from the mid 1970’s to Andy years later, and he remembered the show, and all of the details.

Congratulations you guys, it is surreal to see you out live again. Elizabeth and I will look forward to seeing you in October! Thank you Andy Parker for continuing to create lifelong memories for me, Elizabeth, and fans around the world.   

Will be adding to this article as the tour progresses on the second leg, and Andy…Give you a ring next week!

http://www.ufo-music.info/

http://ufo-music.info/andy/

 

CANADA'S PETER RESLINSKI-LIVE WITH PARALLEL 49 & BILL DURST-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--5.5 X 14 & 7.5 X 15.......

Canada's Peter Reslinski was recently out live with Bill Durst and Parallel 49. It was so great to see him out live again. I was absolutely thrilled, and this is truly the beginning I think of a long run for Peter, and for many, many others. It is Time To Rock Again.

For his live show with Bill Durst he was using his 1.5 Steel–5.5 x 14, and for the show with Parallel 49 he had along his 1.5 Steel–7.5 x 15. Both of these drums he has used often in the past, and Peter has been a huge supporter of Beier Drums for many years. He also has been an incredible friend.

Congratulations Peter! I will look forward to following your schedule and your Musical Adventures as always. Thank you for considering my drums when you are out live. You know what that means to me, it means Everything. While I am retired from full-scale Retail Production, I will always follow all of you, and report and write about your Musical Moments.

I will be in touch with you soon, I would really value your opinion on the finish I chose for the Anniversary Drum, and I want to fill you in a little on the Special Edition that I will be issuing. Those will be the only two drums I will manufacture, and that will be indefinite. Your opinion means a great deal to me, and I am really, really looking forward to discussing both of them with you.  

Thank You Again My Friend……..

https://billdurst.com/

https://www.deezer.com/en/artist/90622982

 

TODD SUCHERMAN LIVE WITH STYX-2022 TOUR-REO SPEEDWAGON & LOVERBOY.....

Elizabeth and I recently had the chance to attend the Styx-REO-Loverboy show here in Milwaukee. It has been quite some time since I have seen my friend Todd Sucherman live, and we were so excited to go to the show.

The concert itself was what one would expect. All of the bands were great, but Styx has a habit of stealing the show by default…By just being there, and performing. I have seen them countless times, and it is not simply a nostalgic musical journey for the evening. It is that of course, but the musicianship and replication of these songs live, truly live, past and present, are simply stunning. All of the members of the band are at the top of their game, and Todd Sucherman is, without a doubt, one of the greatest all around drummers on this planet. That is a sentiment shared widely in the drum community, and has been for a very long time. Todd is far too modest and real of a person to even enter into a conversation like that, but the truth of it is, he has surpassed his drum idols and mentors in skill, and anything he touches Musically…Is Magical.

I had a long drive to pick up Elizabeth and then backtrack to Milwaukee to the show. I had a lot of time to reminisce about all of the years knowing Todd. It is coming up on almost two decades soon. I was thinking about all the concerts, magazine articles, records and all of his incredible friendship and support over the years. It really was almost overwhelming, emotionally. He has chosen my drums for a number of records from Adrian Galysh, Steve Cole, Finally George, Styx Regeneration 1 & 2, and his widely acclaimed solo release… Last Flight Home. He has mentioned me and Beier Drums in articles, featured my drums in videos, and created memories for me that will last beyond my lifetime Musically.

We did not get to visit with him due to the current rules. I think everyone understands that now to a certain degree, and we all will await the day when that does not exist. I'm looking forward to sitting down with my buddy, giving him a big hug, and introducing him to Elizabeth who I have wanted him to meet for years now.

Thank You Again for thinking of us my friend. I got to see you live, but sometime soon we are all going to sit down live at dinner or lunch. I never thought I'd say like in the old days, but that does apply here. Elizabeth was completely floored by your performance. She has been a lifelong fan of Styx, and she has wanted to see you for a very long time. I will never stop telling you Thank You for everything you have done for me over the years, and for always being a Brother to me. You are a Magical and Beautiful Soul. The entire Music world loves you, and so do I.

We will meet again….Sooner than later my friend….

https://toddsucherman.com/

https://styxworld.com/

 

A TRIBUTE TO ERIC CLAPTON RELEASED-LYNYRD SKYNYRD LEGEND ARTIMUS PYLE-BEIER 1.5 STEEL--6.5 X 14...RAY REBERT OF RAY-TONE RECORDS/DUSTIN SONNIER-VOCAL ENGINEERING-SAMMY KERSHAW...

A tribute to Eric Clapton was recently released, and it is a star-studded industry compilation. I have the honor of Lynyrd Skynyrd legend, Artimus Pyle, using his 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 on I Shot the Sheriff. Industry great, owner of Ray-Tone Records, and longtime drummer for Dustin Sonnier, Ray Rebert, engineered the vocals on Lay Down Sally with Sammy Kershaw in his studio. 

Artimus has used his 1.5 Steel–6.5 x 14 exclusively live, and in the studio for many years. He has repeatedly stated it is the finest snare drum he has ever used in his legendary career. Ray owns three 1.5 Steel–4 x 15, and they are his main live, and in the studio. He also owns #1 of the 1.5 Steel–4 x 15 in Black Nickel.

Thank You Artimus and Thank You Ray. Congratulations on being part of this important and incredible record….

https://www.amazon.com/Tribute-Eric-Clapton-Various-Artists/dp/B09X7BKDJY

https://artimuspyleband.com/

https://www.facebook.com/Raytonerecords/

https://dustinsonnier.com/

 

GOFUNDME FOR PAT MCDONALD......

Pat McDonald recently suffered a stroke, and his wife Jennifer has organized a GoFundMe to help with his recovery process.  This might be a long road for Pat, and no donation is too small.

Pat is a legendary figure in the drum world, and he is easily one of the most beloved, respected, and admired Musicians any of us have ever known. He is one of the greatest drummers ever to sit behind a kit, one of the greatest Fathers, and one of the most caring, intelligent and insightful people any of us have ever known. His legendary performances are matched only by his legendary sarcasm and humor, friendship to all, and his love of Music.

As with all of us that know and love you, you are in my thoughts daily my friend. You married an incredible woman…Thank You Jennifer for taking care of our friend, you are a beautiful soul....

https://www.gofundme.com/f/pats-stroke-adventure?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=p_cp%20share-sheet&fbclid=IwAR31jKSjugmjAcBMoJL83noC33St6zUGA67h4hjS3w2OtaUZaFQJAQ62m68