Been playing for 27 years. Have a 12 piece set of Ludwigs. Played professionally for a beach band named Atlantic Spotlight for 5 years traveling up and down the east coast. Hung it up for a while then got a chance about a year ago to play with Blackwater Ryhthm and Blues Band. Had to stop 5 months ago when I severely damaged my hand in an auto accident. I am getting the hand amputated Feb 26 and I will be getting a prosthetic. I plan on learning to use the new hand good enough to play the drums again and be the first one armed ball python breeder!