Did Arthur Hull invent the Drum Circle?
No, he did not. He played in earlier community drum circles around the San Fransisco Bay area before he began doing his programs, and was nurtured in a musical environment which included freeform circles like those of the Rainbow Tribe and Hippie Hill. Arthur HAS, however, inspired and popularized the use of the FACILITATED drum circle, which is a very powerful tool for change, and he has empowered many bright people, from many walks of life, with knowledge of the principles of facilitating a music making event in circle format. The overall effect of his activity on the growing recreational drumming and music making scene is unmistakable and profound. Arthur has brought the joy of drumming to a great many people who were not exposed to it previously. Virtually everyone working with facilitated drum circles today has been affected by his work. Thanks, Arthur. For more on stu’s take on Arthur Hull, and facilitated drum circles, see this page.
