Johnny Clark

Johnny Clark was a sales rep for the Slingerland Drum Company his entire career. He began working for the company when the founder’s son, Bud, was president and served under every president of the company until Slingerland was sold to Gretsch in 1994. Johnny played a vital role in expanding the new product lines as well as bringing the Slingerland key products, such as the Radio King and Marching Drums, to newer dealers. Johnny’s many friends in the industry suggested an interview be completed with the then retired rep, who provided a wonderful insight into a very important industry brand.