Drum Craftsman Harry Dailey Recognized On His Sixtieth Birthday

May 19, 2010



Fred Gretsch presents drum craftsman Harry Dailey with a cake in celebration of Dailey’s sixtieth birthday.

Happy birthday to Gretsch USA craftsman Harry Dailey! Fred Gretsch and the Gretsch Drums USA production team recently surprised Harry with a birthday cake to celebrate his 60th birthday.

Harry has been helping create “That Great Gretsch Sound” for over twenty years, having started at the Ridgeland, SC factory in March of 1990. He began as a buffer, and has worked in several different production areas since. Today, Harry handles the critical drilling operation, as well as working in the final assembly area where finished drums are ultimately created.

Harry’s experience at the Gretsch USA factory has allowed him to interact with many great Gretsch drum artists. Says Fred Gretsch, “Over the years, Harry has met with Vinnie Colaiuta, Stephen Ferrone, Bill Stewart, Harvey Mason, Cindy Blackman, and many others from our great roster of drum stars. Those drummers have always enjoyed their conversations with Harry. He’s a soft-spoken guy, but he knows his drums. We’re proud to have a craftsman like Harry on the Gretsch production team.”

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