Allister Brown - Drumming Marathon

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Allister on the BBC

Lisburn man Allister Brown has broken the world record for non-stop drumming. The 30-year-old previously held the record in 2003 when he drummed for 58 hours and 17 minutes, and...

102 hours 45 minutes....and he's finished!! Good night to all and thank you!

Well done Ali!! The record is well and truly broken at an amazing 102 hours and 45 minutes! Since Tuesday morning at 9am Ali has overcome exhaustion and sore everything to achieve...

He did it!!! 100 hours and counting....

100 hours and still going!! 1pm saw Ali smash the 100 hour target and he's still going strong! The total raised at this stage is now over £4,413. Will he ever stop??...

95 hours.......Home Run!!

95 hours later and Ali won't give in! Sheer determination and encouragement brought him through the night. With only 5 hours left to achieve his 100 hour goal he continues to seek...

Record Breaker!!!

We had no doubts that he could do it....we just didn't think the experience would be so much fun! Ali gave a fantastic performance to beat the 85.5hour record..... crowds were dancing...

Ali beats his personal best - 78 hour...

Ali bangs through the 78 hour mark with a few Status Quo songs and now has raised over £2600... Please call into Music Matters Lisburn anytime to show your support and give...

Allister hits 50hrs...

Allister hits 50hrs and still drumming strong... He has raised 1,410.00 so far! Please call into Music Matters Lisburn or watch online anytime to cheer him on and give generously...

UTV's Pamela Ballentine met up with Allister

UTV's Pamela Ballentine met up with Allister to ask him about this world record challenge. He told her: "The rules state that you have five minutes for every hour that you...

And he's off....

Allister Brown started at 9am today, 22nd July 2008. He's attempting to smash a Guinness World Record for drumming and raise vital funds for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust at the same...

Cystic Fibrosis Trust

All money raised will help fund research into treating and curing Cystic Fibrosis. It will also help provide support, advice and appropriate clinical care to the 8,000 babies, children...

The effects of sleep deprivation...

Sleep deprivation can have serious effects on your health in the form of physical and mental impairments. Inadequate rest impairs our ability to think, to handle stress, to maintain...

Drummer Link Logan sets new World Record

Link Logen did it! The North Canton, Ohio based drummer now holds the new World Record for the longest drum solo. Link played drums from noon last Friday until about 2:30 am Tuesday...

Lisburn man beats drum record - 2003

He started his marathon session on Monday morning and was supported through the final stages by friends and family who used packs of frozen peas and sprouts to ease his aching muscles...

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