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In 1922 the picture was far different to the present day; Albert Della Porta
was a young professional drummer in London. At a time when gigs seemed
scarce Albert took a temporary job with the Boyle Drum Co whose drums he
used to play. Albert saw this involvement in a drum company as a golden
opportunity to have some of his ideas for improving drums introduced. The
Boyle's didn't seem very impressed, but Albert's ideas must have had considerable merit because the Production Manager, George Smith, was
sufficiently impressed to want to start making drums independently with him. |
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Albert and George rented a basement on Berwick Street, London and Albert
worked there during the day producing drums. George joined him in the
evening after a day's work with the Boyle's. Within a few weeks Albert's
younger brother Fred, who played the sax also became involved. Two years
later their initial success necessitated a move to larger
premises and Fred Della Porta embarked on his career as Sales Director for
Premier. |
