Straight was an American drummer, founding member of the National Association of Rudimental Drummers, and author of several instructional drum books in the early days of drum kit playing.
Straight was known to be a theater drummer in Chicago [1] as well as an author,[2] Sergeant in the US military,[3] and a staff instructor at the Ludwig Drums company.
[7] In 1923 he published his Analysis 6/8 Time and his Lesson File.
[8] At the American Legion National Convention in 1933, Straight helped to found the National Association of Rudimental Drummers with 12 other notable drummers, including William F. Ludwig, Sr. and George Lawrence Stone.
[10] Straight's students included Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame members John P. Noonan[11] and Gene Krupa.