Viola Smith, one of the world's first female professional drummers, was known as "America's fastest girl drummer." This performance took place in 1939 with the Coquettes, an all-female orchestra; the featured number is called "Snake Charmer." Smith died in 2020 at 107 years old and continued drumming even as a centenarian. Smith's love of music began at a young age. Her parents ran a dance hall in Mount Calvary, Wisconsin and she and her nine siblings all played instruments. By the age of 12, he
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The Genius Of Viola Smith ✨ Viola Smith was hailed as the fastest female drummer of her time, breaking barriers when women were rarely seen behind a drum kit. Her talent, fiery personality, and innovative techniques not only built her legendary career but also paved the way for future drummers. She captivated audiences, challenged stereotypes, and earned her place as a true drumming legend. Click the link in the comments and join us as we dive into the genius of Viola Smith. #drumeo #violasmith
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Here's Viola Smith in 1939! The drummer with the biggest heart, now 102-year-young Viola Smith joins us on Drum Talk TV! Watch our interview here: www.drumtalktv.com/portfolio/viola-smith/ In this interview, you’ll see a film of Viola from 1939 playing with Frances Carroll & The Coquettes; she talks about her 17-piece drum set, taking lessons from Billy Gladstone and owning one of his snares (He only made 40-50), spending time with Krupa, Bellson, Rich Webb, Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra and ot
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A big salute to drummer #ViolaSmith who was born on Nov 29, 1912 and lived to be 107, passing away in Oct of 2020. She started playing the drums in an all-girl orchestra with her six sisters that was organized by her father. In the 1920s and ‘30s, she played in the Schmitz Sisters Family Orchestra, performing in vaudeville and at movie theaters in addition to appearing on the Major Bowes Amateur Hour on radio. In 1938 she started the Coquettes with her sister Mildred (who played reeds), an all-f
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