Most people don’t realize that Evans invented the synthetic drumhead in 1956. Chick Evans was the first person to use polyester film to form a drumhead, succeeding in creating a weatherproof head and ultimately changing the drum world forever. Since acquiring Evans from owner Bob Beals in 1995 the D’Addario family have built a state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Farmingdale, NY. Even with products touted as being among the world’s best, the D’Addario continue to invest heavily in Evans’ facilities, ensuring that their equipment is not simply industry standard but ahead of it, to raise the bar on drumhead quality and consistency. Check out the Evans How It’s Made Video.