Satin Flame Memories and Inspiration
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On 01st Sep 2025
This month’s Kit of the Month comes to us from Justin Ryan. It is a heartwarming story in which every drummer can relate. Here are Justin’s thoughts on this very special instrument, “My Mother died when I was two years old. My dad Steven, lead singer and guitarist of the surf rock band Bustin’ Surfboards began taking me to his concerts at an early age. I had found my favorite band and immediately wanted to play music and be part of a band. Kevin, our friend, and drummer for Bustin’ Surfboards played a beautiful, great sounding, 1960s Slingerland drum set. Kevin sadly died of a heart attack at a young age. Years later Kevin’s wife Alexis called my dad and asked him if I wanted Kevin’s drums. She knew how much I loved them. My entire life I wanted drums like Kevin’s. I love them, I love the memories that come with […]