Beat This-World Drumming Record Broken
Updated : Jul 14, 2009
Wannabe rock stars from across the UK have turned out in their hundreds to smash the world record for the most drummers playing the same beat at one time.
A total of 582 drummers assembled at Birmingham's National Indoor Arena keen to make their way into the Guinness Book of World Records and raise money for charity.
The group of celebrities, band members and children broke the record shortly before 4pm.
Among the participants were Slade's Don Powell and Cold Feet star John Thomson.
Organiser Craig Glover said: "It's been absolutely fantastic. Everyone has really enjoyed themselves - it was a really good atmosphere.
"We did a simple rock groove and played for at least 10 minutes.
"We have video evidence and certificates, which we will now send off to get verified by Guinness (World Records)."
The event, named Stick It To MS, has so far raised £20,000 for the Multiple Sclerosis Society but organisers are hoping that number will rise to £50,000.
The record was previously set by 533 musicians in America three years ago.
