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In the heart of London, in 1967, the legendary Buddy Rich took center stage with his drumsticks poised and ready

Background imageDrummer Collection: Scenes outside the flat where Keith Moon, drummer of the British rock group The Who was

Scenes outside the flat where Keith Moon, drummer of the British rock group The Who was staying in Curzon Place, Mayfair after he was taken away on a stretcher. Pictured is his Rolls Royce outside

Background imageDrummer Collection: John Steel, drummer of the Tyneside pop group The Animals

John Steel, drummer of the Tyneside pop group The Animals. Now manager of a small wallpaper warehouse in Gateshead. August 1967

Background imageDrummer Collection: FA Cup Semi Final match at Hillsborough Leeds United 3 v Birmingham City 0

FA Cup Semi Final match at Hillsborough Leeds United 3 v Birmingham City 0 Bill Bremner of Leeds leaves the tunnel before the match April 1972

Background imageDrummer Collection: Pops best drummer Ginger Baker former member of the pop group Cream January 1970

Pops best drummer Ginger Baker former member of the pop group Cream January 1970 70-00001-003

Background imageDrummer Collection: New year celebrations took place at the Hotel Leofric, Coventry

New year celebrations took place at the Hotel Leofric, Coventry. Three members of the Standard Motor Company Pipe Band, clad in the Royal Stuart tartan

Background imageDrummer Collection: Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach, who have been dating for a year. April 1981 P017260

Ringo Starr and Barbara Bach, who have been dating for a year. April 1981 P017260

Background imageDrummer Collection: Ex-Lindisfarne drummer Ray Laidlaw, now with Jack the Lad

Ex-Lindisfarne drummer Ray Laidlaw, now with Jack the Lad, after marrying student nurse Lesley Webster. The wedding took place at Roman Catholic Church of Our Lady and St Oswin, Front Street

Background imageDrummer Collection: Ringo Starr proudly presents his dates for the evening. The film girls got together to

Ringo Starr proudly presents his dates for the evening. The film girls got together to model undies and swim wear at a charity fashion show. The ex-Beatle hosted the event

Background imageDrummer Collection: 'Ringos Return. Tax exile Ringo starr has come home to Britain after six years

"Ringos Return. Tax exile Ringo starr has come home to Britain after six years
" Ringos Return. Tax exile Ringo starr has come home to Britain after six years - and its costing him a fortune. The former Beatle has moved back into his old home

Background imageDrummer Collection: Ray Laidlaw, the drummer of folk / pop group Lindisfarne. 20 / 12 / 99

Ray Laidlaw, the drummer of folk / pop group Lindisfarne. 20 / 12 / 99
Ray Laidlaw, the drummer of folk/pop group Lindisfarne. 20/12/99

Background imageDrummer Collection: The End of Mankind. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger

The End of Mankind. Creator: Hans Holbein the Younger
The End of Mankind

Background imageDrummer Collection: Buddy Rich, c1967. Creator: Brian Foskett

Buddy Rich, c1967. Creator: Brian Foskett
Buddy Rich, c1967

Background imageDrummer Collection: Paul Motian, 1993. Creator: Brian Foskett

Paul Motian, 1993. Creator: Brian Foskett
Paul Motian, 1993

Background imageDrummer Collection: Drum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co

Drum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards, 1900. Creator: Gregory & Co
Drum-Major and Drummers, Coldstream Guards, 1900. From " South Africa and the Transvaal War, Vol. I", by Louis Creswicke. [T. C. & E. C. Jack, Edinburgh, 1900]

Background imageDrummer Collection: Pina - drummer boy in a Buddhist temple, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers

Pina - drummer boy in a Buddhist temple, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Creator: Christian Wilhelm Allers
Pina - drummer boy in a Buddhist temple, Kandy, Ceylon, 1898. Portrait of a child with a set of double drums secured round his waist. Pina, Trommeljunge in Buddha-Tempel

Background imageDrummer Collection: Oscar Peterson and Trio, c1965. Creator: Brian Foskett

Oscar Peterson and Trio, c1965. Creator: Brian Foskett
Oscar Peterson and Trio, c1965

Background imageDrummer Collection: Bobby Orr, c1970s. Creator: Brian Foskett

Bobby Orr, c1970s. Creator: Brian Foskett
Bobby Orr, c1970 s

Background imageDrummer Collection: Private, Drummers, Piper, and Bugler - The Black Watch, 1900. Creator: Knight

Private, Drummers, Piper, and Bugler - The Black Watch, 1900. Creator: Knight
Private, Drummers, Piper, and Bugler - The Black Watch, 1900. Black Watch infantry battalion of the Royal Regiment of Scotland were stationed in India from 1896

Background imageDrummer Collection: The Drums of Africa - in the Village of Ikoko on Lake Ntomba in Belgian Congo, c1930s

The Drums of Africa - in the Village of Ikoko on Lake Ntomba in Belgian Congo, c1930s. Lake Tumba in the Democratic Republic of the Congo is inhabited by the Mongo people

Background imageDrummer Collection: Ross Barbour, Four Freshmen, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett

Ross Barbour, Four Freshmen, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Ross Barbour, Four Freshmen, London, 1962

Background imageDrummer Collection: Sam Woodyard, American jazz drummer, c1963. Creator: Brian Foskett

Sam Woodyard, American jazz drummer, c1963. Creator: Brian Foskett
Sam Woodyard, American jazz drummer, c1963

Background imageDrummer Collection: Junior Mance Trio, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett

Junior Mance Trio, London, 1962. Creator: Brian Foskett
Junior Mance Trio, London, 1962

Background imageDrummer Collection: Women of the Ouled Nails - Dancers and Musicians

Women of the Ouled Nails - Dancers and Musicians. Date: circa 1910

Background imageDrummer Collection: The Girl I Left behind Me, 1880, (c1902). Creator: Unknown

The Girl I Left behind Me, 1880, (c1902). Creator: Unknown
The Girl I Left behind Me, 1880, (c1902). After a painting in the New Walk Museum & Art Gallery, Leicester. Soldiers returning victorious from the Napoleonic wars. From The Nations Pictures

Background imageDrummer Collection: Art Blakey on stage with the Jazz Messengers at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1978

Art Blakey on stage with the Jazz Messengers at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 1978
Drummer Art Blakey on stage with the Jazz Messengers at the Forum Theatre, Hatfield, Hertfordshire, 30 November 1978

Background imageDrummer Collection: Buddy Rich in Middlesbrough, 1978. Artist: Denis Williams

Buddy Rich in Middlesbrough, 1978. Artist: Denis Williams
Buddy Rich in Middlesbrough, 1978

Background imageDrummer Collection: Napoleon at Arcola Bridge, 15 November 1796

Napoleon at Arcola Bridge, 15 November 1796. Napoleon Bonaparte (1769-1821) holding the French flag and personally leading an assault across Arcola Bridge in a three-day battle against the Austrians

Background imageDrummer Collection: Singing deeds of valor, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

Singing deeds of valor, c1908. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
Singing deeds of valor, c1908. Two Dakota men playing hand drums outside of a tipi

Background imageDrummer Collection: The drummer-Nunivak, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis

The drummer-Nunivak, c1929. Creator: Edward Sheriff Curtis
The drummer-Nunivak, c1929. Eskimo man, wearing fur parka, with a large hand-held drum, similiar in appearance to a tambourine, made of walrus stomach or bladder

Background imageDrummer Collection: Drummers during Beating the Retreat. This is a military ceremony dating back to the 17th-century

Drummers during Beating the Retreat. This is a military ceremony dating back to the 17th-century. Westminster, London, England, Uk

Background imageDrummer Collection: Africa, Benin, Porto Novo, Ajara. A drum player with a double bongo drum

Africa, Benin, Porto Novo, Ajara. A drum player with a double bongo drum

Background imageDrummer Collection: African drums, 1800s

African drums, 1800s
Waganda drummers, Africa, 1800s. Hand-colored woodcut of a 19th-century illustration

Background imageDrummer Collection: the drummer

the drummer
Nicoleta Gabor

Background imageDrummer Collection: Holi Drummers in Barsana

Holi Drummers in Barsana
Ajit Rana

Background imageDrummer Collection: Brisk Music

Brisk Music
Rubby Adhisuria

Background imageDrummer Collection: Drummer in the 2nd Dragoons British Army

Drummer in the 2nd Dragoons British Army Date: 19th century

Background imageDrummer Collection: 2nd Dragoons Regiment Victorian period

2nd Dragoons Regiment Victorian period Date: 19th century

Background imageDrummer Collection: Drum Horse of the 7th Dragoon Guards, Review Order

Drum Horse of the 7th Dragoon Guards, Review Order
The Drum Horse of the 7th Dragoon Guards, Review Order Date: 1915

Background imageDrummer Collection: The Border Regiment, Uniforms and Colours

The Border Regiment, Uniforms and Colours - Private (1756), Drummer, 55th Regiment (1792), Grenadier, 55th Regiment (1767) Date: 18th century

Background imageDrummer Collection: Grenadier Guards, Sergeant and Drummer in State dress

Grenadier Guards, Sergeant and Drummer in State dress Date: 1915

Background imageDrummer Collection: French Infantry Drummer

French Infantry Drummer
An illustration of a French infantry drummer, probably Napoleonic, looking over his shoulder. Date: circa 1901

Background imageDrummer Collection: Drummer Dyes Advertisement

Drummer Dyes Advertisement
An illustrated advertisement for W. Edge & Sons Ltd. promoting Drummer Dyes, used for all fabrics, a bearskin guard drummer can be seen sat below a circular framed room interior

Background imageDrummer Collection: Punch and Judy with elves, Dorothy M Wheeler

Punch and Judy with elves, Dorothy M Wheeler
Christmas Command Performance! illustration of elves watching Punch and Judy show, surprising the drummer and the dog. Dorothy M Wheeler, illustrator, (1891-1966)

Background imageDrummer Collection: Modern age. Spanish infantry. Fife and drum

Modern age. Spanish infantry. Fife and drum
Modern age. Spanish infantry. Fife (small flute) and drum. Engraving. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageDrummer Collection: Mercenary soldiers. Landsknechte

Mercenary soldiers. Landsknechte. Engraving after etching by Daniel Hopfer, 1530. Museo Militar, 1883. Later colouration. Date: 2020

Background imageDrummer Collection: Soldier father teaching his son to play the drum

Soldier father teaching his son to play the drum Date: circa 1850

Background imageDrummer Collection: Beating the Charge at the Battle of Dettingen

Beating the Charge at the Battle of Dettingen, 27 June 1743 Date: 1743

Background imageDrummer Collection: The Life Guards - The Drummer and Band in State Dress

The Life Guards - The Drummer and Band in State Dress. The silver kettledrums presented by William IV are richly ornamented with the Royal Arms




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In the heart of London, in 1967, the legendary Buddy Rich took center stage with his drumsticks poised and ready. The crowd held their breath as he unleashed a rhythmic storm that shook the very foundations of music. This captivating moment was captured by Brian Foskett, forever immortalizing the genius of one of history's greatest drummers. Across time and continents, drums have echoed through pivotal moments in history. In Howard Pyle's oil on canvas masterpiece from 1906, "The Nation Makers, " we witness the Battle of Brandywine during the Revolutionary War. Amidst chaos and gunfire, a drummer boy stands tall, beating out a rallying cry for freedom. Fast forward to 1968 in London once again; Joe Morello takes his turn under Brian Foskett's lens. With lightning speed and precision, Morello mesmerizes audiences with his virtuosity on the drums. His beats reverberate through every corner of Queen Elizabeth Hall. Speaking of battles, Howard Pyle brings us another iconic scene: The Battle of Bunker Hill in 1898. As soldiers clash swords and musket balls fly through the air, a drummer boy fearlessly pounds away at his instrument amidst chaos and carnage—a symbol of unwavering courage amid adversity. From military regiments to recruitment posters during WWI featuring Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders or Grenadier Guards at St Michaels Mount—drummers have always played an essential role in keeping armies marching to victory. But it wasn't just war where drumming left its mark; it also found its place within jazz ensembles around the world. Jack DeJohnette's explosive performance at Queen Elizabeth Hall in 1989 showcases how drums can transcend boundaries and captivate audiences across genres. Elvin Jones' Jazz Machine brought rhythm to life at Jazz Bakery in Los Angeles back in 1997—an unforgettable night where the drums became a force of nature, commanding attention and igniting passion.