Modern Drummer
July, 1984
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Bill Bruford

"I'm from a good middle class background where nobody'd
ever heard of a musician... much less a drummer. After years of trying hard to deny I was a musician, around the age of 17, I realized there was no
choice in the matter.
  "In l 972 we were just forming King Crimson. Back then, you
had two cymbals - a big one and a little one - and they both
sounded the same, anyway.  Then I came across Paiste, with
their tremendous range of sounds, and suddenly the
whole thing opened wide up. It was perfect for a band like King
Crimson, that was interested in changing the way people do
things with guitars, basses, and drums.
  "I've been playing Paiste for 12 years now, in settings from
acoustic piano/percussion duets to chamber jazz to heavy
electronic rock. For me, it's been a very happy relationship.
  "I think the quality and variety of sounds available from Paiste
have made it possible for drummers to speak with a far more
interesting voice."
  While stints with innovative rock groups like Yes, Genesis
and King Crimson have made Bill Bruford famous, they have
only hinted at the full range of his talents. His unique melodic
style, and sensitive, thoughtful approach to material have
earned him respect among fellow musicians as the consum-
mate percussionist.
  Bill Bruford truly cares about advancing the art of percussion.
That's why we're especially pleased that he chooses to play
Paiste cymbals exclusively.
  To find out more about our quality products,see your Paiste
dealer.

PAISTE

Photograph of Bill Bruford is uncredited [ModDrmr.jpg]