Bill Ludwig II. gestorben ...

    Friends,


    On this Easter morning, I am writing to inform you of the passing of our
    dear friend, Bill Ludwig II. Bill was 91 years old and has been in declining
    health for the past 4 years. Details will follow, but the Ludwig family has
    indicated a special Memorial service will be held on or around April 3rd in
    Chicago. Planning is in the early stages.


    We all owe so much to this man. A powerhouse of business, but a true
    drummer and percussionist. As Bill Ludwig III stated today, "The Lord's orchestra
    needed a timpanist." Bill won the part.


    He will be deeply missed. I will send more info as it develops.


    Sincerely,


    Jim Catalano

    Die ganze Erklärung der Fa. Ludwig:


    "It is with deep regret that we report the passing of the patriarch of the Ludwig Drum Company, William F. Ludwig II, respectfully known as “The Chief.” Bill was 91 years old and has been in declining health for a few years. The Chief passed from this Earth to his position as principal timpanist in heaven’s orchestra on Saturday, March 22nd, 2008. We can hear that thunderous roll now.


    Bill Ludwig lived a long and productive life and was a mentor to so many percussionists and the music industry. He was a true leader that developed so many percussion products and marketing concepts to promote music and percussion education and further along the advancement of percussion instruments and performance throughout the world.


    We are so blessed to have known and worked with this powerhouse of a man for his vision, dedication and passion for percussion. It is said that the greatest legacy that anyone can leave in this world is “making a difference.” Well, Bill Ludwig made a difference in our world of drums and percussion that is legendary and we are all the heirs to his accomplishments.


    Thank you Chief. You inspired us to carry on from here. You will be missed, but always remembered and honored.


    Respectfully,


    Jim Catalano - Ludwig"

    "Most drummers are crazy, aren't they ? They don't all start off crazy, but they end up that way." ;( Charlie Watts

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