1990_RookOut Posted January 4, 2004 Share Posted January 4, 2004 I had always heard that the Cavies put on Kevlar heads the week of finals. I guess I was mistaken. I know for sure that they had them for their PASIC gig in St. Louis, but that wasn't until early November of '87. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 OK, I have heard them called a "shot" drum, a "shock" drum and a "spock" drum. I see everyone in this thread, and a couple others about quads, are calling them "spock" drums. Has anyone else here heard the other terms, or have I been talking to people who need their ears cleaned out? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FakeFlam Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 OK, I have heard them called a "shot" drum, a "shock" drum and a "spock" drum. I see everyone in this thread, and a couple others about quads, are calling them "spock" drums. Has anyone else here heard the other terms, or have I been talking to people who need their ears cleaned out? All kosher terms -- you might hear 'gock' as well. But spock seems to be the preferred term these days overall I'd say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Posted February 12, 2004 Share Posted February 12, 2004 Other "spock-like' sounds came from the Offensive Lions in ....'79(?) who used five (I think) Octobans rather than tenors in their line. '78 if I recall correctly. I remember the bizzare wedge shape of those 5 drums. They played them well and may have even used snare sticks for some parts (which was pretty bold at the time). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlsnaredrummer77 Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 Wow, this thread has been closed for a bit, but it will be archived, so.... Generally, the shift toward quads and away from tris started in the early 80s. The General Butler Vagabonds had quads as early as 81. In 84 we marched 2 quints with 2 quads. We referred to the 6inch drums as "pop" drums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slow Adam Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 The term I always heard was shot - I think that's a more Canadian thing. Spock seems to be the prevalent term. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
84Cadet Posted June 4, 2007 Share Posted June 4, 2007 The 1984 Garfield Cadets were the first to use two spocks -- as mentioned earlier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pearlsnaredrummer77 Posted June 10, 2007 Share Posted June 10, 2007 I can second that on the Garfield Cadets being the first with two spocks in 84. I remember checking them out because they were so novel. Also, Cadets had the brushed Gold Pearls that season and they were just beautiful. I think that's still my favorite shade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slamt3 Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 We used two 6in drums mounted in front of a normal tri configuration during the 1981 season in the Seattle Imperials. The snares had three 4in drums which allowed for some unique sounds at the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyboy Posted June 19, 2007 Share Posted June 19, 2007 We always referred to the set as "tenors" (never quads or quints) and the 6 inch drum as the "gok" drum. I marched on the East Coast starting in 87 and everyone had them. I never heard the term "spock" drum until years later. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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