E255: Renown Engraver, Vintage Drum Historian & Drum Tech John Aldridge!

It's my first show of 2026 and my guest is John Aldridge, the world’s foremost drum engraver and drum scratcher to the stars! John is also a vintage drum historian, the founder of Not So Modern Drummer Magazine, drum tech for Bryan Hitt of REO Speedwagon, and a drummer himself. John takes on a tour of some of his most iconic engraving work, and the stories that go with them! So come along for the ride and please subscribe! Watch it on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@livefrommydrumroom

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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nsmdjohn
IG: @drumscratcher 
Contact John at: nsmdjohn@aol.com for engraving and/or Drum Tech work. 

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