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An Enduring Kit and an Unforgettable Time

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Modern Drummer
Oct 30, 2018

Jerry Marotta

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by Robyn Flans
Oct 16, 2018

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
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Tips Toward More Effective Practice

At one time or another, we've all heard that ageless expression:

by Mike Myers
Oct 16, 2018

Pantera's Vinnie Paul, Elvis Presley's D.J. Fontana, Richard Swift

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Oct 30, 2018

Paradille Funk

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by Joseph E. Forthome
Oct 16, 2018

Drumming And Experience

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by Roy Burns
Oct 16, 2018

Nicko McBrain — Heavy Metal Perfectionist

Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain may refer to himself as "The Thrasher," adding that he has "no coordination" and "no technique." Don't believe him for a minute! Being as modest as he is about his talents, McBrain won't tell you that…

by Anne M. Raso
Oct 3, 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
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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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