Nicht, dass es mich sonderlich interessieren würde, aber das hab ich gerade gefunden:
Derek Roddy:
"O.K. As you guys have most likely noticed by now.....the Sonor logo was removed from the header.
I resigned as a Sonor artist this week.
Reason....plain and simple....very limited dealer base here in the states. That means... less chance of me being in a local store near you.
I love the Sonor company, the people, the vibe. I will always believe in their product. It has been the most difficult business decision I've had to make to date.
That said.....I haven't made a decision about where I'd like to TRY and go.
I've been doing some thinking lately about "what it is exactly" I want from this whole drumming thing.
Well....upon asking myself that question....I had a flood of ideas about where I see myself in this ever changing drum/music industry.
These days....I'm feeling that I want to be more involved in the "everyday mechanics" of the drum industry. Sales, marketing, website stuff, etc....
Adaptation.
If I want to go down this road for myself.....I need to be with a company that has a large presence here in my home country....and, abroad.
What I will be doing is putting together a resume...with my playing, sales, marketing and educational credits and, shopping it to companies... that may be interested in what I have to offer.
As much as it killed me to leave Sonor....it had to be done in order for me to see these goals through.
I'll keep you guys posted about what happens from here.
In NO WAY will I be cutting back on playing, etc....
In fact.......this year, I hope to get Serpents out and playing....maybe a tour...here or there, Clinics, teaching....so, I will be busy playing.
Hell, I'm even thinking about going back to college Too!
Cheers guys...
D."
http://www.derekroddy.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=16463
