A remarkable piece of Galgorm sporting history has recently come to light following the discovery of an old cassette tape at the Orange Hall.
After some careful digital remastering, the recording has now been made available, offering a glimpse of what was apparently one of the biggest fitness crazes of the summer of 1983: Drum-ercise.
The programme was very much of its time, sharing the cultural landscape with roller discos, The Dukes of Hazzard and some questionable fashion choices.
Much has changed in the intervening four decades. Galgorm’s drummers have since moved towards a considerably more rigorous, sports science-based approach to drum fitness. Modern training methods have largely replaced the techniques demonstrated in the original recording.
Nevertheless, Drum-ercise remains an important part of the Lodge’s sporting heritage.
The drums don’t do this anymore. But perhaps they should!