Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

From: "scott_casiotone"

> Well, the SDS-7 was the top of the line... I'd mention that and the
> SDS-5 for the best examples of Simmons gear. (Maybe the SDS-1 also)

Couldn't agree more...

> > 2. Can you give me names of songs (and bands) where electronic
> drums
> > are prominent.

The entire british scene of the early 80's... Enough?!

> Do you have "Surrender to the Night" or "Futureworld" by Trans Am?
> You should.

German NDW band Spliff!
Don't forget the entire italo disco scene with Fancy (slice me nice -
"swoooosch"), Mike Mareen etc.

> > 3. Drummers who were pioneers in using electronic drums.

Wolfgang Flur - Kraftwerk!!! Started with that in 1973!

> As much as I hate to admit it, it's about time we got this out in the
> open: we're all here because of our love for Phil Collins.

Gah! :/

> I'm
> kidding of course... it's really only Jesper who loves Phil. :P

Says the man with the word "casio" in his nickname! I'll hunt you donw with
a flame thrower... *grrrrr* ;)

electronically yours, jesper
www.electronic-obsession.se
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