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Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.

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Industry Insights: Armand Zildjian

To most of the world, the name

by Richard Egart
Oct 22, 2018

Alex Cooper

People think of Katrina & The Waves, and in their minds, no doubt, they see a future star in Katrina Leskanich, and a young, exciting band whose best work is yet to be heard.

by Robert Santelli
Oct 22, 2018

Bud Harner — Stylistic Variety

From the time I started with music when I was 11 years old, I knew I wanted to be a professional drummer, and that's been it for the whole time.

by Robyn Flans
Oct 22, 2018

Ralph Peterson Jr.

This energetic approach, combined with a deep respect for the history of the drums, has placed Peterson alongside some of the most respected jazz musicians today.

by William F. Miller
Oct 22, 2018

Jerry Marotta

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by Robyn Flans
Oct 16, 2018
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Marvin “Smitty” Smith Drum History In Transition

Affable, gregarious, and inquisitive, Smitty projected the kind of radiant enthusiasm and love off the bandstand that is the visible beacon of a soul at peace with himself.

by Chip Stern
Oct 16, 2018

Buddy Williams — Going For The Feeling

Williams has sometimes been accused by listeners of laying back too much—of underplaying, in fact.

by Robin Tolleson
Oct 16, 2018

Manny Elias — Patterns

Every year produces its musical surprises and success stories, and Tears For Fears was certainly one of 1985's most pleasant.

by Bill Wolfe
Oct 16, 2018

A. J. Pero — More Than Meets The Eye

Elevating these self-proclaimed

by Teri Saccone
Oct 11, 2018

Jimmie Fadden — dirt ’n’ drums

I never had any formal training. I came into music probably like a lot of people do. The band got together and said,

by Robyn Flans
Oct 11, 2018

David Calarco — The Upstate Burn

David Calarco is probably one of the hottest young acoustic jazz drummers around today.

by Rick Van Horn
Oct 11, 2018

New Edition’s Danny Donnelly (A. K. A. Zoro)

Edition is one of the hottest acts in show business today, taking the R&B market by storm and making some crossover inroads onto the pop charts.

by Rick Van Horn
Oct 11, 2018
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Dave Huff: White Heart And Beyond

Dave Huff had to feel proud during the 1984 Grammy Awards show. He was the drummer in a Christian rock group called White Heart that was nominated for an award.

by Larry Rhodes
Oct 11, 2018

Jules Moss: Prepared For The Unusual

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by Rick Van Horn
Oct 5, 2018
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