Vintage Simmons Drums (UK) Users Group

--- In Simmons_Drums@yahoogroups.com, "Kiko" <dr.k@o...> wrote:
> 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?)
> 

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) 



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

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


> 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.
> 

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. I'm 
kidding of course... it's really only Jesper who loves Phil. :P 
Seriously, though, I think Bill Bruford had a set also. 

Currently/recently, you have Sebastian from Trans Am (who is about as 
good as a drummer can be) using some, and the drummer in The 
Mainframe has a few pieces on his kit.

I don't really know of anyone really leading the way with electronic 
drums; I got into them more for the sounds *I* could make rather than 
the sounds I'd heard from someone else.

S