If you are a drumming fanatic then you must certainly appreciate the pioneer drummers of the past as well and some of the more classic drummers now in music. The drummers of old did their job well because many well known drummers today were inspired by the original styles of those such as Gene Krupa and those who came before them.
Some of the equipment used by famous studio and rock drummers today include classic DW drums and Zildjian cymbals. These companies have been around for years and have built their entire existence on the fact that they produce the highest quality, best sounding stuff available anywhere. In the case of Zildjian, this company has been around for more than 400 years, so you can believe they understand the needs of drummers and make gear that meets their needs.