I am late on posting my album of the week because…

I BOUGHT A DRUM SET!!!

The set I've been playing is a Pearl set I borrowed from my cousin. Good for beginning, but I knew early on it didn't sound the way I wanted it to. My cousin wants his set back, so I was forced (*wink wink*) to acquire another set. I promptly found a Ludwig Accent CS Combo in Wine Red (used) purchased it, set it up and was beating on it into the night!

Ludwig Accent CS Combo

This particular drum set was recommended on several websites as a decent set that would at least take you through "beginner drummer" into "intermediate drummer". The Pearl set was not doing it for me. It was also way too high in pitch for my liking.

I should add I was also interested in Ludwig drums in particular because they are used by The Killers' drummer, Ronnie Vannucci Jr., and I like their sound. (Click here to listen to some of The Killers' songs.) Also Ludwig drums were a favorite choice of the great Buddy Rich, who drummed with the likes of Artie Shaw, Nat King Cole, Ella Fitzgerald, and Louis Armstrong, among others.

In honor of this purchase, this bonus song features a drum duel between Buddy Rich and Animal on The Muppet Show. Clearly Buddy Rich creams Animal!

Click here for more info on legendary drummer Buddy Rich.