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Billy Cobham's Time Machine celebrates over 50 years at the Blue Note NYC
Legendary Jazz/Fusion drummer Billy Cobham played at the Blue Note NYC for a 6 night run (2 sets) March 18th through March 23rd. Cobham’s Time Machine band consists of bassist Will Lee, keyboardist Oz Ezzeldin, and horn section Randy Brecker…
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Sweetwater Establish Fund To Address Hearing Loss Among Musicians, Music Industry Professionals
Hearing Health Fund includes free hearing screenings with audiologists, free high-quality earplugs A staggering 40 percent of musicians and those working in the music industry experience noise-induced hearing loss, prompting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Sweetwater to tackle the issue head-on. Launched today, The…
Guns N’ Roses Announce New Drummer Isaac Carpenter
One day after announcing the departure of longtime band member Frank Ferrer, Guns N’ Roses have announced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer. While Carpenter may not be a household name, he has an impressive résumé. He formed the band…
Guns N’ Roses Welcome Isaac Carpenter as New Drummer
Photo Credits: Guns N’ Roses Following the recent departure of longtime drummer Frank Ferrer, Guns N’ Roses have officially announced Isaac Carpenter as his replacement behind the kit. Carpenter, known for his work with bands like AWOLNATION and Loaded (featuring…
Frank Ferrer Departs Guns N’ Roses After 19 Years
Photo Credits: Guns N' Roses Guns N’ Roses have announced the amicable departure of longtime drummer Frank Ferrer, who has been with the band for nearly two decades. In a statement, the band expressed their gratitude for Ferrer’s “friendship, creativity,…
Terri Lyne Carrington & Christie Dashiell Present “Freedom Day (Part 1)”
A Powerful Reimagining of The Max Roach & Abbey Lincoln Track From The 1960 Groundbreaking Album We Insist! Listen HERE Today, four-time GRAMMY-winning jazz icon Terri Lyne Carrington and GRAMMY-nominated vocalist Christie Dashiell release “Freedom Day (Part 1),” their vibrant reimagining of Max Roach’s timeless anthem “Freedom Day.” The single highlights Carrington’s lifelong mission to champion jazz and advocate for inclusivity. The single is out now via Candid…
The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship is now accepting applications for its 2025 program.
The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship presents a unique opportunity to inspire and nurture the talent of a young drummer and help develop and the next generation of drumming talent. The award honors the many talents and humanity of…
Nandi Bushell Plays Drums to Led Zeppelin Classic in High Heels: Watch
Nandi Bushell has added a new dimension to her impressive music skills. The 14-year-old prodigy has posted a TikTok video of herself playing drums to the Led Zeppelin classic “Good Times Bad Times” while wearing high heels. Taking on the…
Announcing the 3rd Annual Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship!
This unique opportunity, presented by Modern Drummer, Carrie Nuttall-Peart, Olivia Peart, and Dennis Wolfe UME, honors the legendary Neil Peart, by inspiring and nurturing a young drummer with the goal of developing the next generation of drumming talent. The selected…
Phil Collins Unable to Make New Music: “I’ve Been Very Sick”
In a rare interview, Phil Collins said he has considered recording new music, but is unable to do so because he’s been “very sick.” The iconic Genesis member and solo singer-drummer offered the health update to MOJO as part of…
Mastodon Drummer Brann Dailor Plays Jazz-Fusion Classic “Birdland” as He Hears It for the First Time: Watch
Mastodon’s Brann Dailor is the latest drummer to take on Drumeo’s recurring “For the First Time” segment, which features famous percussionists learning and performing a song on the spot. The Drumeo hosts made Dailor pivot outside his wheelhouse for this…
Primus Announce John Hoffman as New Drummer After Open Audition
Primus have revealed that their new drummer is John Hoffman after an open audition that resulted in 6,200 submissions. The Louisiana-based Hoffman is a relative unknown compared to some of the other finalists that had a chance to fill the…
Tool’s Danny Carey Invents “Drum Bike” To Keep Playing While Exercising: Watch
Accomplished drumming requires both upper and lower body fitness, just take it from Tool’s Danny Carey, who plays some of the most demanding drum parts in rock or metal. Of course, playing his gigantic drum kit is a workout in…
Drummer Mike Portnoy Performs Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
It’s hard to imagine that anyone hasn’t heard Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” by now, but count Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy among the few humans who’ve somehow avoided the ubiquitous song since its release a decade ago. As part…
