MAY 18 I VIC'S DRUM SHOP I PERSONNEL
Salazar Leaves Vic's Drum Shop
Music Inc. has learned that Victor Salazar, founder of Vic's Drum Shop in Chicago, is no longer affiliated with the drum store.

Salazar founded the 10,000-square-foot, drum-only shop in 2011 and during that time the store has become a fixture on the drum scene, attracting customers from around the globe, including a variety of famous drummers passing through Chicago. Known for its ambitious calendar of events, the shop has hosted over 50 drum clinics featuring prominent artists, such as Terry Bozzio, Steve Smith, Jojo Mayer, Billy Cobham and Dave Weckl.

The new manager of the store is Kevin Jensen, former operations manager.

"We are completely committed to continuing on the path we were always on which is serving drummers with an emphasis on quality," Jensen told Music Inc. "Our staff is as equally committed as they have ever been."

The only detail that could be taken as a hint to Salazar's departure was a Facebook post on May 17 where Frank Sinatra's "My Way," featuring Irv Cottler on drums, was selected as the "Drum Track of the Day."

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