Over 10,000 drummers have joined Brian Wilson Fahl’s Facebook group. The “All Drummers of the World Unite” Facebook group is a little corner on the web where drummers can post videos of themselves playing, share pictures and their passion for drumming.
By the 6th grade, Brian knew he wanted to start his music career. In high school, he was introduced to field percussion and Winter Drumline. Brian’s Winter Drumline was lead by world champion Snare Drum Solosist Patrick Fitz-Gibbons. During his sophomore year (the first year of winter competition), they competed in the Minnesota Percussion Association and won the state championship.
Brian says the group was started out of necessity. He initially searched for a drummer group but none of the groups he found were exclusively for drummers. Now, his group has become a place where drummers can find out about music festivals in their town, share pictures of their kits, get opinions on products, or even a deal on gear. Brian also says many bands have come to the group in search of drummers.
The group is open to anyone interested in drumming: from beginners to pros, or even people who are just considering drumming as a hobby- no one is turned away. Laurence Smith, a member of Brian’s Drummers of the World Unite group says he joined the group because he loves the drums and wanted to find other people who shared that passion. Josh May, first joined the group to sell his bass pedals. Now he’s found a group of like-minded, down-to-earth individuals. Marc Steele, a drummer of 5 years enjoys the fact that everyone in the group can relate to each other and aren’t subjected to “drummer jokes.” Thomas Moore, who has been playing the drums for 36 years has made friends through the group and makes it a point to check the group whenever he logs onto Facebook for new pictures of gear other drummers are using. “I get a kick out of photos from the beginners to the pros. At heart, I’m a real gear head and I like to see what others are using… especially the vintage stuff.”
Brian used to monitor the posts, pictures and links to make sure “they were all safe” but after the group grew to 2,000 members, Brian decided he’d let the group take control. Now, the group thrives on its own because the members participate, engage and talk to each other. He trusts the members will keep the group alive and vibrant. Currently the group has members from 70 different known countries: from the US to Bangladesh to Kazakhstan to Singapore. Brian encourages his members to never let music leave their lives and be passionate about their music.
Afterall, Brian’s favorite phrase is, “Life is short. Play Drums.”
To join Brian’s Facebook group, click here.
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