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O.A.R.'s Chris Culos

Chris Culos has come a long way since 1996, when he and bandmate Marc Roberge started O.A.R. in the basement of his childhood home.

Story and photos by Sayre Berman
Jul 31, 2019

Procol Harum's B.J. Wilson

Most who experienced his playing first-hand—including Jimmy Page, who nearly nabbed him for Led Zeppelin—believed he was one of the best drummers who ever lived.

by Patrick Berkery
Jul 31, 2019

Superimposing 4/4 Ideas Over 3/4

Simple Approach To Implied Time

by Ted Warren
Jul 31, 2019

Funkify Your Swing

As mentioned previously, combining funk rhythms into a swing style can be helpful for players looking for new accompaniment language.

By Steve Fidyk
Jul 31, 2019

Boredoms' YoshimiO

YoshimiO is a multi-instrumentalist and creative force at the center of a number of extraordinary musical powerhouses in Japanese experimental music.

by John Colpitts
Jul 31, 2019
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Quintuplet Linear Patterns

Adding Some Funk to Odd Groupings

by Aaron Edgar
Jul 31, 2019

New Gear From Mattoon, IK Multimedia, Pearl, Latin Percussion and More

New Gear from Mattoon, Tama, Pearl, Latin Percussion, Gon Bops, and more.

Modern Drummer
Jul 31, 2019

Nelson Drum Shop, Nashville, TN

Since he arrived in Nashville in 2015, Nelson has gone from playing on the contemporary Christian scene and selling the unique drums he’d amassed while by appointment only from his garage.

by Patrick Berkery
Jul 31, 2019

Recordings: Taking The Reins

Herlin Riley's new outing as a leader, Justin Faulkner with Branford Marsalis, a Michel Petrucciani Trio vault recording featuring Roy Haynes, Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Gadd with Randy Waldman, and more.

Modern Drummer
Jul 31, 2019

Remembering Sara Romweber

The Let’s Active drummer left an indelible mark on southern alternative rock—and was taken much too soon.

by Jon Wurster
Jul 31, 2019

An Amazing Signia, and a Rush Tribute

September Kit Of The Month is a mint cherry-red Premier Signia kit.

Modern Drummer
Jul 31, 2019

Web Exclusive! Blake Fleming on The Book of Rhythm

Drummer and educator Blake Fleming recently self-published The Book of Rhythm, an encyclopedic compendium of rhythmic permutations.

by John Colpits
Jul 18, 2019
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Star Power

History tells us that the first drum star was Gene Krupa.

Modern Drummer
Jun 28, 2019

What’s Your Most Worn-Out Drum Book?

Modern Drummer asks it's readers what their most worn-out drum book? Books by Ted Reed, Carmine Appice and George Lawrence Stone are among the leaders.

Modern Drummer
Jun 28, 2019
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