The Premier Drum Company enjoyed great
success worldwide during the 60s, and even
invested in a new factory to meet demand for
their drums in the 70's.

But, 1984 brought big changes to the Premier
Drum Company as the company's name was
changed to Premier Percussion to emphasize
the fact that they were a new company. And,
also to give a clearer indication that they
produce a wide range of percussion instruments
and not just drum sets.

In October 1987, Premier Percussion merged
with Yamaha Drums, and in 1997, was sold in
another buyout by a British consortium a few
years later.

Today, The Premier Drum Company continues
to produce drum sets, marching and symphonic
percussion, including timpani and mallet
percussion.