Deems, Barrett.

Barrett Deems was born in 1914 in Springfield, IL. Deems, once billed as "the world's fastest drummer," began his professional career in the late 1920s and led several Chicago-area bands, including his own Barrett Deams 18-piece Big Band. Deems was best known for his energetic nature and fast, driving drumming technique. Deems died in 1998.

From the description of Barrett Deems papers, circa 1950s-1999 (inclusive). (University of Chicago Library). WorldCat record id: 605989335