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August 16, 2020 49 mins

Listen to Deborah Pfingston and Michael Bruce Thompson discuss a very brief history on this amazing instrument.  Not only is the history interesting, but the 'more' in our title is even 'more' :).  

Note that all of the music you have been listening to in these episodes has Michael on the drum throne.  

If you have any questions or comments for Deborah or Michael please email PennyUniversity@protonmail.com.

As in Episode One, 'Who is Michael Bruce Thompson', here in Episode Two any one that we mention you can fine their information below:    

William Ludwig - https://www.moderndrummer.com/article/november-1982-industry-insights-a-candid-conversation-with-william-f-ludwig-jr/

Louie Bellson - https://louiebellson.info/

Def Leppard: 'Hysteria' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yMzyleT2FqY

Jeffrey Thomas Porcaro - Toto - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DQ-gfb6nUus

Ted Nugent - https://www.tednugent.com/

'Blast Beat' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B4KNXi-SWWc

Time Signature - https://www.libertyparkmusic.com/musical-time-signatures/

Led Zeppelin: 'Whole Lotta Love' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQmmM_qwG4k

Steve Gad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6L7Mv7p40DI

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Remember: be strong, wise and safe.

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