Gretsch Springs A Birthday Surprise

A surprise birthday party is always nice. But when the surprise comes from your colleagues at work–and the person whose name is on the drums you make–it’s even more special.

Harry Dailey received such a surprise recently on the occasion of his sixtieth birthday, when he was presented with a cake by Fred Gretsch and the production team at the Gretsch USA factory in Ridgeland, South Carolina. Harry and his co-workers are continuing the long history of hand-crafted quality represented by Gretsch USA Custom drums.

Fred Gretsch Presents Harry Dailey with a Cake

Harry Dailey has been helping to create Gretsch drums for over twenty years, having started at the Ridgeland factory in March of 1990. He began as a buffer, and he’s 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.”

The Gretsch Company has been manufacturing the world’s greatest drums since 1883. For more information on Gretsch drums and company history, go to www.gretschdrums.com.