From jazz to present-day pop, drum kits are one of the most transformative musical inventions.
In his 2020 book "Kick It," author, professor and fellow musician Matt Brennan dives into the history of drums and drummers, and their impact on both creative culture and society as a whole.
Guests:
- Matt Brennan, musician, researcher and author of "Kick It: A Social History of the Drum Kit"
- Sticky Wicket, drummer, percussionist, bandleader, teacher, vintage drum collector and content creator of Next Level Chops
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*This prerecorded interview aired on Wednesday, December 30.