February 2010 – Volume 34 • Number 2
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Articles in February 2010
What Do You Know About: Richie Hayward
Time loves a hero. Forty years of Little Feat recordings and a constant stream of intriguing guest appearances have made Richie Hayward a big favorite among the drummer cognoscenti. Under The Radar, the title of Little Feat’s 1998 album, is…
Reggae Great Larry McDonald
It may have taken him decades to finally release an album as a leader. But the conga master has spent his time well, doing his thing with reggae greats Bob Marley and Peter Tosh—and unexpected artists like Soulfly and Shemekia…
MxPx's Yuri Ruley Interview February 2010
On MxPx’s second collection of covers, the renowned punk band finally gets to interpret the ’80s their way. Our hero on translating U2, the Clash, the Descendents, and the Ramones. Yuri Zane Ruley has been the driving force behind…
Black Tide's Steven Spence
As a teenager, Black Tide’s drummer wanted to get good, fast. Now twenty, he’s proven just how much you can accomplish if you put your mind to it. Miami metal quartet Black Tide was signed to Interscope Records on…
Univers Zero’s Daniel Denis
Photo by Jack Geebelen He works without the aid of repeatable systems or even written notation. Yet the veteran art-rock drummer still manages to lead his distinctive ensemble through unique and demanding musical terrain. One day, when the alternate,…
Maxwell's Chris “Daddy” Dave
In drumming, there are unworldly technicians and deep soul stirrers. There are unique stylists and sonic explorers. And there are studio heavies and wizened road dogs. Then there's Chris Dave, who between his work with Maxwell, Kenny Garrett, Robert Glasper,…
Hatebreed's Matt Byrne Interview February 2010
Bigger toms, ruder cymbals, and a more spacious setup help the Hatebreed powerhouse achieve the sound and reach new heights of hardcore/metal glory on the band's punishing latest release. Since Matt Byrne joined Hatebreed for their 2002 major-label debut, Perseverance,…
Jimmy Chamberlin & William Mohler
As the original drummer in Smashing Pumpkins, Jimmy Chamberlin established himself as a kit-smith with burning chops and the ability to come up with signature drum hooks. In 2000, following the breakup of the Pumpkins, the drummer made his debut…
Bobby Drake
He came up through the ranks of the famed Minneapolis rock scene and has been banging it out with celebrated indie rock band the Hold Steady since their 2006 breakthrough, Boys And Girls In America. In the process, Bobby Drake…
