Zildjian Cymbals in Rock Music By Christmas 1964, Zildjian had a back order of some 90,000 cymbals. Zildjian has continued to dominate the rock cymbal market ever since, its cymbals finding their way onto the kits of Keith Moon and Charlie Watts, Dave Grohl and Travis Barker, and countless others.

What famous drummers use Zildjian cymbals?

Zildjian has a strong list of hundreds of professional drummers that endorse their brand of cymbals. Here is a small example of some of the professionals that use Zildjian brand cymbals: Travis Barker, Rick Allen, Alan White, Steve Gadd, Steve Smith, Elvin Jones, Jared Falk, and more!

Who is the famous player of cymbals?

Tony Williams ride cymbal playing in the 1960s.

What ride cymbal means?

The most simple and sturdy of the lot, straight stands offer light to heavyweight options that can be a great solution for simple setups and are most commonly used for ride cymbals in more complex setups. It really comes down to positioning options when choosing between straight and boom stands.