Why Dave Weckl switched from Zildjian to Sabian Cymbals

[Joe Grandwilliams]

Dave Weckl is this monster drummer who plays some very technical if not soulful jazz. He has recently gone from the Zildjian Cymbal Company to Sabian. This has resulted in a tremendous amount of discussion on the percussion list and this reply supposedly from Dave, although it's veracity may be in doubt.

I have my doubts as to the authenticity of this.....

Why I switched to Sabian

Group: rec.music.makers.percussion Date: Fri, Aug 31, 2001, 12:41pm
(EDT-3) From: Big...@mullets.com (Dave Weckl)
I would like to first say hello to all my fans. I certainly appreciate
your love. The reason why I had to leave Zildjian was because I am going
to start a cross over country music singing career. Zildjian was not
supportive of this whatsoever. Being as it may, my mullet hair is
perfect for this. I have been working with Billy Ray Cyrus on some dance
moves and my first single entitled, "Achy Breaky Cock." The tune was
written for my partner and hair stylist Bruce. I have found a whole new
fan club with my Mullet Styling Centers. I am happy to announce that NFL
quarterback Doug Flutie will be the VP of operations. I was deeply
saddened when Zildjian would not support my new singing career and
Mullet Organization. Along with more advanced Mullet styling clinics, I
will also do more drum clinics on how to more powerfully infuse my well
known white as a sheet playing style into all musical situations. Sabian
has been so supportive of this. My new Signature line of cymbals will
have a special white coating on them to let the world know that all the
users will sound stiff and sport mullets. As always, I appreciate the
support of my fans and hope to see you all soon at our soon to be opened
Mullet Styling Centers.
Yours in stiffness and Mulletdome
Big Dave

Proud to be a member of the
Long Island Blues Society
www.LIBlues.org and I had a great time at the Third Free Riverhead Blues Festival www.riverheadblues.com.