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Hello again,

there is of cuorse a reason why I ended up on this group. I'm
involved in writing bits and pieces in whats going to be an
interactive musicencyclopedia. I'm really supposed to write about
synths and keyboards but since electronic drums was considered to be
more in the synth department than in the drum department, I got that
bit to.
The problem is I don't know to much about this stuff. I've started to
buy some Simmons stuff to get a feel for it but I would really
appreciate some help. So... Here goes (and please remember, this is
an encyclopedia for all kinds of music and instruments. Not
specialised):

1. What electronic drums are a definitive must to mention in the
encyclopedia? (There will be samples of the different kits aswell, so
wich ones should I go for there?)

2. Can you give me names of songs (and bands) where electronic drums
are prominent. (Not drummachines, that's another story all togeather).

3. Drummers who were pioneers in using electronic drums.

I think that would give me a good base for my research. If you could
help me out I would be very greatfull.

Cheers,

Kiko