Music & Musical Instruments

This stand was made by Ludwig in Chicago, Illinois, around 1970-1980. It is a cymbal stand, tripod 3-tier straight-style, top tilt section, with plastic wingnuts, and rubber feet. The stand is marked:

LUDWIG

This cymbal stand is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This drum was made by Slingerland in Chicago, Illinois, around 1938-1940. It is a Bass Drum, Radio King Series, with a wood ply shell covered with a White Marine Pearl finish, black painted hoops, and 20 tympani handle separate tension rods with double grip hooks. There are 2 medallions on the shell:

SLINGERLAND
RADIO KINGS
BUDDY RICH

(on a “cloud” badge):

SLINGERLAND
QUALITY DRUMS
CHICAGO ILL.
U.S.A.

and (painted on top drumhead):

BR

This drum is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987. The drumset was put together, restored, and given to Buddy Rich in 1983 by Mr. Joseph MacSweeney, owner of the Eames Drumshell Company of Saugus, Massachusetts.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This drum stick was made by Mike Balter in Prospect Heights, Illinois, early 1980s. It is a 5A drum stick, made of hickory. This drum stick is stamped:

MIKE BALTER 5A

This drum stick is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This stand boom was made by Ludwig in Chicago, Illinois, around 1970-1980. It is a cymbal stand boom, made of metal. This piece was used as an extension for a cymbal stand.

This cymbal stand boom is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This stand boom was made by Ludwig in Chicago, Illinois, around 1970-1980. It is a cymbal stand boom, made of metal. This piece was used as an extension for a cymbal stand.

This cymbal stand boom is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This stand was made by Ludwig in Chicago, Illinois, around 1970-1980. It is a cymbal stand, tripod 3-tier straight-style, top tilt section, with plastic wingnuts, and rubber feet. The stand is marked:

LUDWIG

This cymbal stand is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This stand was made by Ludwig in Chicago, Illinois, around 1970-1980. It is a cymbal stand, tripod 3-tier straight-style, top tilt section, with plastic wingnuts, and rubber feet. The stand is marked:

LUDWIG

This cymbal stand is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This drum was made by Slingerland in Chicago, Illinois, around 1938-1940. It is a Floor Tom Tom, Radio King Series, tunable, with a wood ply shell covered with a White Marine Pearl finish, chrome plate hoops, 12 key tension self-aligning separate tension lugs, and 3 adjustable legs attached to shell. There is an engraved medallion on the shell:

SLINGERLAND
RADIO KINGS
BUDDY RICH

This drum is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987. The drumset was put together, restored, and given to Buddy Rich in 1983 by Mr. Joseph MacSweeney, owner of the Eames Drumshell Company of Saugus, Massachusetts.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This drum stick was made by Mike Balter in Prospect Heights, Illinois, early 1980s. It is a 5A drum stick, made of hickory. This drum stick is stamped:

MIKE BALTER 5A

This drum stick is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This drum stick was made by Mike Balter in Prospect Heights, Illinois, early 1980s. It is a 5A drum stick, made of hickory. This drum stick is stamped:

MIKE BALTER 5A

This drum stick is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This stand was made by Ludwig in Chicago, Illinois, around 1970-1980. It is a snare drum stand, tripod style, with a tilter mechanism, plastic wingnuts and arm tips, and rubber feet. The stand is marked:

LUDWIG

This snare drum stand is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This stool was made by Slingerland in Chicago, Illinois, around 1938-1940. It is a Drummer’s Throne, made of wood, with a White Marine Pearl finish, metal trim, and a padded seat covered in orange fabric.

This drummer’s throne is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This drum was made by Slingerland in Chicago, Illinois, around 1938-1940. It is a Snare Drum, Radio King Series, with a wood ply shell covered with a White Marine Pearl finish, metal hoops, and 8 key self-aligning single tension lugs. There are 2 medallions on the shell:

SLINGERLAND
RADIO KINGS
BUDDY RICH

(on a “cloud” badge):

SLINGERLAND
QUALITY DRUMS
CHICAGO ILL.
U.S.A.

This drum is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987. The drumset was put together, restored, and given to Buddy Rich in 1983 by Mr. Joseph MacSweeney, owner of the Eames Drumshell Company of Saugus, Massachusetts.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This drum was made by Slingerland in Chicago, Illinois, around 1938-1940. It is a Floor Tom Tom, Radio King Series, tunable, with a wood ply shell covered with a White Marine Pearl finish, chrome plate hoops, 12 key tension self-aligning separate tension lugs, and 3 adjustable legs attached to shell. There is an engraved medallion on the shell:

SLINGERLAND
RADIO KINGS
BUDDY RICH

This drum is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987. The drumset was put together, restored, and given to Buddy Rich in 1983 by Mr. Joseph MacSweeney, owner of the Eames Drumshell Company of Saugus, Massachusetts.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This stand was made by Ludwig in Chicago, Illinois, around 1970-1980. It is a Hi-Hat cymbal stand, tripod style, with pedal, plastic wingnuts, and rubber feet. The stand is marked:

LUDWIG

This hi-hat cymbal stand is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

This drum was made by Slingerland in Chicago, Illinois, around 1938-1940. It is an Aerial Tom Tom, Radio King Series, with a wood ply shell covered with a White Marine Pearl finish, metal hoops, and 6 key tension self-aligning separate tension lugs. There is a medallion on the shell:

SLINGERLAND
RADIO KINGS
BUDDY RICH

This drum is from a drumset used by Buddy Rich in 1983-1987. The drumset was put together, restored, and given to Buddy Rich in 1983 by Mr. Joseph MacSweeney, owner of the Eames Drumshell Company of Saugus, Massachusetts.

Bernard "Buddy" Rich (1917-1987) began his professional career as a drummer, tap dancer, and singer with his parents' vaudeville act before the age of two. By the time he was six, "Traps, the Boy Wonder," had performed on Broadway and toured the United States and Australia.

With the demise of the vaudeville circuit and the popularity of the swing era, Buddy became an orchestra musician. His talents as a drummer landed him a job offer with Joe Marsala's band at the Hickory House in New York City in 1937. This led to a long line of high-profile performances with Bunny Berrigan, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, and Benny Carter. Buddy's playing style was characterized by phenomenal speed, four-way independence, and an uncanny way of driving a big band.

"Under the Old Apple Tree." Words and music by Gene Autry. (Calumet Music Co. Chicago, 1932)

White paper cover with black and orange ink featuring a graphic of a couple under a tree and and image of "Mac" McCloud. Inside white paper pages with black ink.

Herman the Hermit with Cliffie Stone Orchestra. side 1: I Met Her in the Garden; side 2: Beautiful Brown Eyes (Gold Seal 4849), from the album, Cowboy Songs with Cliffie Stone (Gold Seal).
78 rpm.

Herman the Hermit is a pseudonym for Clifford Herman Snyder, father of Cliffie Stone.