Why does letterman ask about drums

He knows just how proud musicians typically are of their instruments. A true host, making his guests feel special Andy Administrator Staff member. Click to expand Swiss Matthias Platinum Member.

Anthony Amodeo Guest. I always wondered what he was saying to the drummer as they went to commercial good stuff. DrumEatDrum Platinum Member. I love that he asks if they're the drummers or a rental. I'm actually surprised how many guys answered they were indeed their own drums. DrumEatDrum said:. Anthony Amodeo said:. I would figure that the cats passing through NYC on tour would be using their own kit or at least the endorsement kit that they are using for that tour which is basically theirs and the one off Letterman gig cats playing for bands that are not native to the area will have something they got from SIR.

Just most of the bands passing thru have other gigs where their real set is, and the TV appearance is just a rental from SIR. Granted, the rentals are almost always identical to the touring kit. Hah, good fun. Made me lol. Haha thanks for the laugh. Great clip!! I've often noticed that Letterman asks this question. Why's he so interested in the drummer's kit?

You never see him ask the guitar or bass player if they're playing their own instruments. Toolate Platinum Member. GruntersDad Administrator - Mayor Staff member. You must log in or register to reply here. According to Letterman writer Bill Scheft, that was when it become a running inside joke. He explains on Tumblr:. Before that time, for years, we had strolled up during the break while the stagehands set up and looked at the various kits.

The British rock band has corroborated the story in a number of interviews, claiming to have shipped the drums to the host after a very generous offer.

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