7 Problems Only Drummers Would Understand
4. Everyone Wants A Shot Of Your Kit
Before approaching any drummer and asking for a shot of their kit, ask yourself the following quick question: Would you march up to a violin player and demand they hand you their precious instrument, only for you to play it badly and hand it back in disgust?
No, you probably wouldn't. Why then is it deemed acceptable for drummers to suffer through endless numbers of goofy idiots who think they'll surely turn into the next John Bonham when they sit behind your drums?
The absolute pits is when that (probably drunk) punter then proceeds to smash your shiny new vinyl-tipped sticks against the rim of each drum, thus chipping away at the wood whilst spilling beer all over the place.
Speaking of drinks, it's important to point out that drums aren't the same as tables. Yes, they often have flat surfaces, but that doesn't mean they're fair game for people to sit their seventh vodka and Coke on your beloved skins.
Everyone thinks they can play the drums. They can't, especially not yours.