Hall of Fame 1986

by Frederick Fairchild Fred Hinger is recognized throughout the world as one of the great percussion authorities and instrument designers. He has the distinction of having held two of the world’s premier orchestral timpani positions. Hinger’s formal studies began during his junior high school years. While attending high school he was encouraged to pursue music…

by Rick MattinglyAdditional reporting by Lauren Vogel Weiss Remo Belli didn’t have to go to PASICs and trade shows; he had plenty of employees who could promote and sell his products. But he could typically be found in the Remo booth, and he usually had one or more new products to promote, which he did…

Elected to the Percussive Arts Society’s Hall of Fame in 1986 in the categories of band leader, drum set, and recording artist, Buddy Rich is best known as the most technically advanced drum set artist of the 20th century and for leading the Buddy Rich Big Band.