Back in the 1930s, female drummer Viola Smith had chops that could match any man. She was dubbed ‘America’s Fastest Girl Drummer’ in a 1939 press photo. Viola Smith will celebrate her 102th birthday on Nov. 29. And guess what? She still plays the drums; an art form that she’s attributed to her life’s longevity. In this televised 1939 performance, Smith leads her all-female band, the Coquettes...
Posted on: Wed, 24 Sep 2014 18:49:56 +0000
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