Gary Forkum: Legendary Nashville Drum Shop Owner
In 1982, Nashville native and drummer Gary Forkum started a small business selling drums out of a spare closet. This spare closet would eventually turn into the most legendary drum shop in Nashville – F0rks Drum Closet. Gary talks about his influences, what inspired him to become a drummer, and what led him to create one of the premier drum shops in the world. Gary’s encyclopedic knowledge of drum history is legendary and he shares it with John – everything from drum dimensions, cymbals, sessions players, drum technology, and more.
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Gary Forkum
Drummer
In 1982, Nashville native and drummer Gary Forkum started a small business selling drums out of a spare closet. Gary talks about his influences, what inspired him to become a drummer, and what led him to create one of the premier drum shops in the world – Fork’s Drum Closet. Gary’s encyclopedic knowledge of drum history is legendary and he shares it with John – everything from drum dimensions, cymbals, sessions players, drum technology, and more.
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