When you first visit Trick Drums, an innovative drum manufacturing company located in Schaumburg, Illinois, you will notice a huge American flag hanging over the assembly area of the warehouse. Mike Dorfman, owner, inventor, president and CEO of Trick Drums, explains that most of the people working for Trick Drums are either Army or Marine Veterans.

Mike's late father, Allen, was a highly decorated (Navy Cross, Purple Heart) WWII Marine. He served with Carlson’s Raiders on Guadalcanal, Iwo Jima and other Pacific battle fronts.

Dorfman enlisted the talents of his employees and a graphic artist to create a photo history of the United States Military on the six drums.

The Marine tribute drum features a photo of Ryan J. Cantafio, USMC, the cousin of Joe Cantafio from the 101st Rock Division.  Ryan was killed in action in Iraq in November of 2004.  The Navy drum features a photo of Mike’s father.  The cost of the drum kit is estimated at over $30,000.00. This is a one-of-a-kind drum kit that will tour the world and honors American Armed Forces who are serving to protect our freedoms.

Click on the images found on the first page that will show a detailed view of the artwork, and will offer some insight for the inspiration for that particular drum piece.      Return to PAGE 1