Vic Firth

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Everett "Vic" Firth
Vic Firth (2006)
Vic Firth (2006)
Background information
Born(1930-06-02)June 2, 1930
Winchester, Massachusetts, U.S.
DiedJuly 26, 2015(2015-07-26) (aged 85)[1]
Occupation(s)Musician, business owner
InstrumentsPercussion instruments, cornet, trombone, clarinet, piano
Years active1946 - 2015
WebsiteVicFirth.com

Everett "Vic" Firth (June 2, 1930 – July 26, 2015) was an American musician. He was the founder of Vic Firth Company (formerly Vic Firth, Inc.), a company that makes percussion sticks and mallets.[2]

References[change | change source]

  1. "Vic Firth, drumstick pioneer admired by generations of percussionists, dies at 85". ABC. July 28, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  2. "The History and Development of Vic Firth Inc". Vic Firth. Archived from the original on February 13, 2012. Retrieved October 14, 2012.