American drummer Viola Smith (1912 - 2020) in action, circa 1945. Her kit is uniquely configured with two 16 inch tom-toms at shoulder height. Smith (née Schmitz) played in a family band with her sisters and then in orchestras and swing bands in a career lasting over forty years. She was reportedly still playing at the time of her 107th birthday. (Photo by FPG/Archive Photos/Getty Images)
