Not So Modern Drummer

After 17 years of editing and publishing Not So Modern Drummer, John Aldridge announced the sale of Not So Modern Drummer magazine to one of the most famous families in the drum industry. The new publisher and owner of the magazine is Bill Ludwig III..
 The purchase of Not So Modern Drummer marks the Ludwig family's re-entry into the drum industry 24 years after selling the Ludwig Drum Company. According to John Aldridge, "This is a match made in heaven. Anyone who's followed Not So Modern Drummer is well aware of the historical significance of the Ludwig name and the tremendous contributions to drums and drumming made by the Ludwig family in the past century. It's an honor to have the Not So Modern Drummer name associated with the legendary Ludwig name."

Left, John Aldridge, right, Bill Ludwig III

William F. Ludwig III, better known in the music industry as B-3, took a change in career path in 1990 to exercize his other love in life: Cooking. After a few years in the live music/nightclub business, followed by five years in corporate catering, Ludwig could not get drums and drumming out of his soul. When he heard of Aldridge’s desire to free himself from the business aspects of producing the magazine, Ludwig met with him and both agreed that this direction would be the best for the future of Not So Modern Drummer.
 The content and direction of the magazine will continue in the same direction as in the past, but with a renewed dedication to providing more content and increased frequency of issues. Founder and previous owner Aldridge, will continue to edit NSMD magazine, while Ludwig will take over the day to day business management of the company. In addition, William F. Ludwig II will also be contributing to the magazine. The vast amount of knowledge of drums and drumming that the senior Ludwig brings to the magazine will undoubtedly be a welcome addition.

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