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American Drum Manufacturing Company
American timpani manufacturer
The American Drum Manufacturing Company was a family-owned timpani manufacturer based in Denver, Colorado. Former Denver Symphony Orchestra timpanist Walter Light, who built a custom set of drums for himself, founded the company in 1950 when his colleagues began asking him to build timpani for them. The company was voluntarily dissolved in 2016.2 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
Last updated Oct 21, 2026.
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The American Drum Manufacturing Company was a family-owned timpani manufacturer based in Denver, Colorado. Former Denver Symphony Orchestra timpanist Walter Light, who built a custom set of drums for himself, founded the company in 1950 when his colleagues began asking him to build timpani for them. The company was voluntarily dissolved in 2016.2
Timeline
- 1950Founded Founded1
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- WikipediaAmerican Drum Manufacturing Company
- WikidataQ4743639
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