George Lawrence Stone (1886-1967) was an influential American drummer and author. He wrote the books Stick Control for the Snare Drummer (1935) and Accents and Rebounds for the Snare Drummer (1961). Among his students were Joe Morello, Gene Krupa, Lionel Hampton, and Vic Firth.
Read more about George Lawrence Stone: Biography, Stick Control For The Snare Drummer
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