Charles Wilcoxon Born 1894 Coshocton, OH, U.S. Died 1978, age 84 Occupation Author, Drummer, Teacher, Entrepreneur Nationality American Period 1916–1978 Genre Drum and Percussion Instruction Notable awards PAS Hall Of Fame Bio [ ] Charles Wilcoxon was born November 26, 1894 in, or possibly Newark, Ohio, and began performing at the age of 8. He began teaching at 12 and touring at 14 with the vaudeville show 'Spring Maid'. In 1922 and 1923 he played at The Palace in Cleveland, as the house drummer, and he founded his own music store in the 1930s, where he lathed custom drum sticks.

His books were originally written by hand as an aid for teaching private students. Wilcoxon reportedly wrote all 150 solos for All-American Drummer in just six weeks. He played, taught, and authored instructional books until his death in 1978. He is quoted as often saying, 'don't copy, be original.' Some of his most famous students include,,,. Charley was inducted into the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame in 1981 in the categories of Author, Education, Radio/TV, Rudimental, and Industry.

Charley Wilcoxon - The All American Drummer - 150 Rudimental Solos / Charles Wilcoxon was best known as a teacher and for his numerous publications, w.

Schinstine dedicated a solo to Wilcoxon in 1968 called Charlie's Horse. Also in 1968, Philly Joe Jones recorded the first 8 bars of the Wilcoxon solo “Rolling in Rhythm” as a break in the track “Trailways Express” on a solo album. Publications [ ] His books and solos are currently distributed by • The All American Drummer • Modern Rudimental Swing Solos • Wrist and Finger Stroke Control • The Drummer on Parade • Drum Method • Rolling in Rhythm • The Junior Drummer • Drumming! Plus Hummin' a Tune References [ ].

Retrieved 2016-07-28. • ^ Sakal, Richard, ed. Modern Rudimental Swing Solos for the Advanced Drummer. By Charley Wilcoxon.

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• Wilcoxon, C.; Ludwig, C.F. Ludwig Music Publishing Company. Retrieved 2016-07-28.

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