Timbales have been used in Cuba since the 19th century for a variety of purposes. At first they were used by wind orchestras but soon they began to be used by many music bands in the 1930’s. This led to their popularity among the pop culture scene in Cuba. In the present times, many famous drummers use Timbales as a part of their drumsets. Some notable examples include- John Dolmayan and Dave Mackintosh.