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Ludwig Drums is immensely proud and delighted to announce that Ethan Torchio, drummer with international rock sensations and Eurovision 2021 winners, has signed as a Ludwig global artist.
20-year-old Ethan who first signed as a Ludwig Italia artist in 2018 at 17 years of age, plays Ludwig’s Vistalite drums. Now as a new global artist he hopes to use this opportunity to inspire existing young drummers and encourage aspiring drummers around the world.
Måneskin started out busking on the streets of Rome, then in 2017 rose to fame after coming second on Italy’s version of the TV talent show X-Factor. They have since become the most successful rock band in Italy’s history, with a host of chart-topping album and single releases worldwide, which have earned them a staggering 25 Platinum discs! 2021 has seen the band’s most successful year to date, after winning The Sanremo Music Festival and Eurovision 2021 with the song ‘Zitti E Buoni’.
Since he was a small child, it was clear Ethan possessed a natural sense of rhythm. He began to explore jazz at an early age but it was when he discovered “The Police” that Stewart Copland became his main influence.
The Ludwig Team states, “We are proud and delighted that Ethan Torchio continues to choose to play Ludwig Drums and has signed as a Ludwig global artist. Ethan’s passion and devotion for drums is equally matched by Ludwig’s and being just 20 years old and playing for such an increasingly successful band as Måneskin, we look forward to working together to inspire the next global generation of drummers”.
Ethan states, “It is an honour to have the prestigious opportunity to officially become part of the superb Ludwig family, whose drums represent for me the sound that I have always sought in the process of musical creation.Words aren’t enough to describe my happiness, so I’ll wait for the music to speak. Rock ‘n’ roll never dies.”
Ethan Torchio drum set up includes:
Ludwig Vistalite Clear
24×14 Bass Drum
9×13 Tom
16×16 Floor Tom
Ludwig Black Beauty – 6.5×14 Snare
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