John King

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Oral History Information

Interview Date
Job Title
Product Communications Manager
Company Name
Zildjian Cymbal Company

John King is among the most noted cymbal testers in the business. Working alongside Armand Zildjian in the factory in Massachusetts. John learned the fine skills of a tester and worked with Tony Williams, Buddy Rich, and other top players. John, a Product Communications Manager, has also become a historian at Zildjian. In his interview, he provided great detail regarding some of the traditions of the company. Over the years John has also shared a passion for our interview program and has been instrumental in the completion of several important percussionists interviews, including that of Joe Morello.