On Thursday, May 16, 2024 we held a special event to honor the life and legacy of Bob Gatzen. Bob owned and operated the renowned drum shop Creative Music from 1972 to 2002. An innovator, designer and inventor who was instrumental in developing products for the likes of Noble & Cooley, Zildjian, Evans, RegalTip, ProMark, Tough Traveler/Drumslinger, DW and Drumframe, Bob's influence reached far and wide. These video testimonials were part of that memorial event, demonstrating the everlasting effect that Bob had on so many.

I worked at Creative Music from 1989 until the store's closing in 2002, and my time there, and all the amazing experiences I had, will forever be a part of me. I am eternally grateful to have had that incredibly unique experience.

R.I.P.
Bob Gatzen (Age 74)
03/23/1949 - 12/29/2023

0:30 John Root
2:56 Skeebo Knight
3:29 Greg Vasso
7:21 Dennis Chambers
8:48 Billy Ashbaugh
11:14 Matt Starr
15:33 Tony Leone
20:29 Chris Whitten
27:17 Bonus slideshow