Geoff Nicholls

Articles by: Geoff Nicholls

Ginger Baker, the reluctant rock god

By Geoff Nicholls published

He may not have admitted it (or anything else), but Ginger was at the forefront of rock conquering the world

John Bonham, the quintessential rock god

By Geoff Nicholls published

How Bonzo's triplets helped British rock rule the roost

Oriollo Ferromang Series Drums review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £385

Oriollo’s unique drums are built in Serbia and available in a variety of seamless spun or cast metals

British Drum Co The Duke Snare Drum review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £949

From the misty peat bogs of East Anglia

The anatomy of your drum kit

By Geoff Nicholls last updated

Under the hood of your kit

Provenance Ardbeg snare drum review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £1,560

Will this stave oak creation will have you drunk with delight?

Zebra Drums Free Floating drum kit review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £3,999

Combining modernistic and vintage aesthetics

Sabian Crescent Stanton Moore Signature Cymbals review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £342

New Orleans native Stanton Moore’s unique and updated self-designed Crescent cymbal set is now made by Sabian

Ludwig NeuSonic Series drum kit review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £1,436
  • €1,375
  • $999

Ludwig's first US-built kit to sell in the UK for under £1,500

Evetts Snare Drums review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £839

Beautifully hand-crafted snares

British Drum Co Ltd Edition Wild Etimoe Lounge Kit review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £3,249

BDC motors past a major milestone

Remo ColorTone Drum Heads review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £17.50

Remo finally manages to mass produce full-toned and dynamic coloured heads

Noble and Cooley CD Drum Kit review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £4,698

A genuine alternative to the mainstream, combining classic and cutting-edge design

Ludwig Raw Brass Phonic & Standard Maple snare drums review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £400

Two new contrasting snares from Ludwig

One O One Black Diamond & SupraNolic snares review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £576

Top notch wood-fibre composite snares from the young, eco-conscious, Swedish custom build company

Behind the drums - Dave Mattacks: “By contemporary standards, I’ve no technique to speak of"

By Geoff Nicholls published

Too-modest session ace takes on our must-know questions

Natal Originals and Café Racer Snare Drums review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £249

Three pairs of imaginative additions at affordable prices

Sonor AQ2 Bop Drum Kit review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £792
  • €912

A big step forward for aspirational Sonor owners

British drum heroes: Ian Paice, the hard rock survivor

By Geoff Nicholls published

In praise of the Deep Purple icon

When British rock drumming ruled the world: it was 50 years ago today...

By Geoff Nicholls published

Half a century ago, a select handful of British drummers became the most talked about and influential players in the world

Cockney Rebel and session ace Stuart Elliott: "Kate Bush is always the first name I mention… even John Lydon can’t say enough good words about her"

By Geoff Nicholls published

Elite drummer reflects on a charmed session career

Code Single-ply drum heads review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £6.66

Single-ply heads from a new name on the block

Provenance SS Pegu Burmese Teak snare drum review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £1,799

A snare drum built from timber salvaged from the Irish sea

SJC Foundation X Series hardware review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £109

Custom drum maker branches out with its own series of Foundation hardware, stands and pedals

Sabian B8X and XSR O-Zone Cymbals review

By Geoff Nicholls published

  • £87

You talk, Sabian listens

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