The British Invasion occurred in 1964 when numerous British bands became popular in the U.S. all starting with The Beatles! After appearing on the Ed Sullivan Show, the audience watching saw Ringo playing with matched grip and it quickly became the default grip for many drummers!

In this 15part series, Vic Firth and Daniel Glass will be looking at 100 years of drumming evolution. Learn about the key events and advancements that shaped the drumset we know and love today!

www.vicfirth.com/drumsethistory
Visit the Vic Firth website today for an interactive timeline and hundreds of great photos cataloging the history of our instrument the drumset!

Start from the beginning!
   • History of the Drumset: Series Introd...