Drumstick Maker VIC FIRTH Passes Away
July 27, 2015, 9 years ago
Those running the Vic Firth drumstick company, "are heartbroken to share the news with you that Everett 'Vic' Firth has passed away.
Vic was an inspiration to all of us. He was a visionary, a mentor, a leader and a friend. He always said he surrounded himself with the best people, but the truth is he brought out the best in all of us. His boundless passion for music and musicians drove every decision he made. Vic’s spirit and legacy will continue to live at the core of the Vic Firth Company. He will be missed beyond words."
Born in 1930, Vic was 85 years old at the time of his passing, on July 26th.
Numerous drummers were endorsed by Vic Firth for using their sticks including: Charlie Watts (The Rolling Stones), Carmine Appice (Vanilla Fudge), Roger Taylor (Queen), Vinnie Paul (Hellyeah), and Christoph Schneider (Rammstein) to name but a few.
