Logo Heads Several years ago, I made the decision to begin selling off my drum collection. I’d spent decades amassing one of the most extensive collections of rare and vintage drums in the world. One of the biggest factors leading to the sale was that I simply ran out of space. With more than 50 drum sets and 200 snare drums, I had no room to display them, and everything ended up sitting in storage where no one could enjoy anything. It turned out the sale was one of the best decisions of my life. I discovered that finding appreciative homes for my treasures was far more gratifying than simply possessing them. It’s like catch-and-release fishing. I get to enjoy all the thrill of the hunt, then I throw it back, and I wait to see what the “river” brings me next. But the collector urge doesn’t give up easily. […]

September 2021 Issue