Remo is an American drumhead and banjo head company. They are well known for their highly successful Weatherking series, which is now seen on orchestral, world, and marching percussion, and drum sets.
In addition to drumheads, Remo also produces drumsets and ethnic percussion instruments.
The late drummer Louie Bellson was a vice president with the company.
Drummer Remo D. Belli experimented with PET film as a possible material for the production...
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Remo is an American drumhead and banjo head company. They are well known for their highly successful Weatherking series, which is now seen on orchestral, world, and marching percussion, and drum sets.
In addition to drumheads, Remo also produces drumsets and ethnic percussion instruments.
The late drummer Louie Bellson was a vice president with the company.
Drummer Remo D. Belli experimented with PET film as a possible material for the production of drumheads after World War II due to its consistency in tonal qualities, and resistance to weather changes. REMO was founded in 1957.
Through the 1960s, it was a fight to gain market acceptance. Purist jazzmen preferred the sound of natural calfskin. Rock drummers appreciated the added durability and attack.
Originally, drumheads were white and opaque to help mimic the look of calfskin. Later innovations were clear drumheads, two ply drumheads (for added durability and depth) and simulated natural drumheads with a product called "FIBERSKYN"...
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