A Look At Neil Peart's Gear with Paul Wells (Part 2: 1982 to 1994)

A Look At Neil Peart's Gear with Paul Wells (Part 2: 1982 to 1994)

Author: Bart Vanderzee April 11, 2023 Duration: 1:50:11
(Part 2) Paul Wells is a Professor of Jazz Drums at Juilliard and he is also a fanatical fan of Neil Peart and his drum sets. This is part 2 of a 3 part series that covers all of the drums, cymbals, hardware, heads, and percussion that helped Neil Peart be one of the best drummers in history. This episode covers Neil's introduction to electronic drums that he used with the Tama Candy Apple Red Kit and throughout his career, his love of samples, his evolving Ludwig white, blue, and black kits, and info on his personal small Gretsch kit he used at home - and much more! I hope you guys like Part 2 about Neil Peart's drums - Stay tuned for Part 3. Here is Paul's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@paulwells2227 and find him on social media at @paulwellsdrums RIP to The Professor ❤️ Thanks to Cymbal Swap for sponsoring this episode - use Promo Code DRUMHISTORY for 10% off your order at www.cymbalswap.com **JOIN PATREON** https://www.patreon.com/drumhistorypodcast ** CHECK OUT MY GEAR ON SWEETWATER ** https://imp.i114863.net/yRYRGN ** 30 DAY FREE DRUMEO TRIAL ** https://drumeo.pxf.io/c/3607735/1268414/14652

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