Owen Sound, Ontario drummer Bill Ruck grew up with a fascination for the three players who would become his main stylistic influences: Buddy Rich, John Bonham, and Dino Danelli. “My parents were in their 40s when I was born, so I grew up listening to their idols—Sinatra, Perry Como, and big-band players like Rich, Gene Krupa, and Louie Bellson,” says Ruck, who plays classic-rock covers in the band Wilfpack. “This exposure was a great education for when I got into rock drumming, as my idols had their roots in jazz, blues, and swing, as well. Dino Danelli blew my mind when I saw the Young Rascals on The Ed Sullivan Show. He displayed such energy, focus, and control while having a good time. In fact, I went downstairs after their performance and set up my kit like his.” A few years back, while looking for a kit on kijiji.ca (a […]

September 2021 Issue