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John F. Williams: Studio Pioneer

Greatness in music is greatness in character. No more fitting epitaph could pay tribute better than this statement on the loss of drumming great Johnny Williams.

by Rodman A. Sims
Apr 4, 2019

Mousey Alexander — Drumming And Courage

In 1957, I was scheduled for an audition with Benny Goodman's band at the Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City.

by Roy Burns
Nov 14, 2018

Dottie Dodgion

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By Katherine Alleyne
Jan 10, 2018

Shelly Manne

Many of the things that drummers take for granted today would never have come about if someone hadn't dared to try it first; if some pioneer hadn't crossed over into unexplored territory; if some drummer hadn't found a new way of propelling a band.

by David Levine
May 25, 2017

In Memoriam - Cozy Cole 1909-1981

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by Scott K. Fish
Mar 23, 2017
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On The Clinic Trail With Roy Burns

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Feb 23, 2017

From The Past: Chick Webb

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Feb 23, 2017

From The Past: Big Sid Catlett

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Feb 23, 2017

Gene Krupa 1909-1973

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Feb 23, 2017

Reflections on Gene Krupa

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Feb 23, 2017

What Do You Know About...Connie Kay

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Feb 23, 2017

What Do You Know About…Frank De Vito

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Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017
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