Fork’s Drum Closet Launches New Ludwig Keystone Series

To unveil the latest creation from its North Carolina facility, Ludwig Drum Co. teamed up with Nashville mainstay Fork’s Drum Closet to launch new Keystone Series Drums.  Unveiled at a special event on June 14, 2010, the series features 5-ply, USA-made Oak/Maple drums with Glass Glitter finishes at a player-friendly price.  “Gary Forkum and his team are a true asset to the drummers of this town”, stated Ludwig Sales Manager Bob Henry.  “We are grateful for the partnership Ludwig has with Fork’s and the players who have found a home here”.

To cap off the event, Fork’s played host to over 20 Ludwig Endorsers for an evening of product demos, poster signings, and good times.  “One of the things I really enjoy about being part of the Ludwig family is the camaraderie between the drummers when we see each other at events like this”, stated Rascal Flatts drummer Jim Riley. “There’s a brotherhood, you know, like we’re the ones holding the flame now, and it’s a pretty cool thing”.  

Shown in the attached photo are: Ron Gannaway (Gretchen Wilson), John Fred Young (Black Stone Cherry), Kevin Packard (Ludwig Artist Relations), Greg Morrow (Nashville Studio), Patrick Keeler (The Racconteurs), Ben Sesar (Brad Paisley), Steve Gorman (The Black Crowes), Grant Henry, (Ludwig/Musser General Manager), David Parks (Lo Cash Cowboys), Gary Forkum (Owner, Fork’s Drum Closet), Tony Hammons (Cottonmouth), Justin Meeks (James Otto), John Spittle (Trace Adkins), Vincent Dee (Independent), Trey Byrd (Glorianna), Al Wilson (Taylor Swift), Charlie Adams (Yanni), Chris Kimmerer (Josh Thompson), Jim Riley (Rascal Flatts), Steve Misamore (Dierks Bentley), Jim Bloodgood (Sara Evans), Bob Henry (Ludwig Sales), and Ken Tondre (Kevin Fowler).

Ludwig Drums are manufactured and distributed by Conn-Selmer, Inc., the largest manufacturer of band and orchestral instruments and accessories in the United States and a subsidiary of Steinway Musical Instruments, Inc.