On the Beat
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On the Beat With Van Romaine of Enrique Iglesias, Steve Morse, and Nena: Talks Artists, Mixes, and Tours
Hello, Modern Drummer readers. Whether some of you might know me from the Steve Morse Band, Enrique Iglesias, or from my last On The Beat feature, welcome! It’s been a crazy busy past two years, producing, tracking, or writing in…
On the Beat With Terry Bozzio: Talks Artistry, Music, and 2016 Tour
Hello my dear drum brothers! Some of you may not know who I am or what I’ve done for the past few years, or may not follow me because I don’t fit into the popular music scene much these days.…
On the Beat With Alex Alexander: Talks Rocktopia Show
Hi everyone, it’s turning out to be a very busy year so far! Besides doing lots of session work and performances in NYC, I’m also taking some time out to tour internationally with Willie Nile, Kirsten Thien, and Eljuri. I…
On the Beat With Bobby Jarzombek of Fates Warning: Talks Theories of Flight Videos
Hey everyone, Bobby Jarzombek here. I’ve been playing drums for too many years to mention. Over the years I’ve recorded and toured with quite a few artists and bands including Riot, Halford, Spastic Ink, Sebastian Bach, and many others. I’ve…
On the Beat With Davide Compagnoni: Project KHOMPA
Hello, MD readers! I am Davide Compagnoni from Torino, Italy and I’m here to present my new adventurous drum-triggering project KHOMPA, which was launched on the Ableton Live website a few weeks ago! Thank you Modern Drummer for this great…
On the Beat With Actor/Musician Michael Chiklis: Sometimes It’s Better to Sit Out
Hello! Back in February of 2014, Modern Drummer was the first publication to write about my new DW drums, my new recording studio, and my ongoing ambition of producing a solo album. Well, two-and-a-half years later, I am deeply grateful…
On the Beat With Ralph Alexander of The Dose: The One Man Rhythm Section Experiment
Ralph Alexander, on left, with Indio. Hello MD and greetings to all my fellow drummers! My name is Ralph Alexander and I play drums and bass in a rock duo called The Dose. My buddy Indio (guitar/vocals) and I wanted…
On the Beat With Stevie Fury of Jeremy and the Harlequins: Less is More
Hello, all. This is Stevie “the Boy” Fury, drummer of the rock ’n roll group Jeremy and the Harlequins. I’m here today to talk to you a little about my band’s recording process and my drum setup. For both our…
On the Beat With Ty Del Rose of Romantic Rebel: Making Dreams Come True
Hey there, fellow Modern Drummer readers! I’m Ty Del Rose and am currently playing drums in Romantic Rebel. I’ve been very fortunate to have the opportunity to make dreams become realities as a member of this band, and I can’t…
On the Beat With Nashville Studio Drummer Nick Buda: Breakfast Sessions, Part 1
As a recording drummer that plays a variety of styles of music, there’s a process I tend to automatically go through when deciding what’s going to work best on a song I’m about to record. I have to think about…
On the Beat With Terry Silverlight: Upcoming Albums and More
Hello, MD readers! I’d like to share recent news of my drumming and musical activities. My new drum instruction video is available to stream or download at www.mymusicmasterclass.com/ and I’m honored to be on the impressive roster of multi-instrumentalists. I…
On the Beat With Drummer/Educator Steve Fidyk: The Making of Allied Forces
Hello, On the Beat readers. Steve Fidyk here. You may be familiar with the column Jazz Drummers Workshop that I have been contributing to for the past five years in Modern Drummer magazine. I’ve also been performing as a member…
On the Beat With Ivar Loe Bjornstad of the Hedvig Mollestad Trio: 6 Tips on Practicing and Playing
Hi MD! My name is Ivar Loe Bjornstad and I’d like to share a few words about some things I consider important. Always remember why you play. Sometimes I really want to grab an ax and smash my drums, set…
On the Beat With ’60s Pop Idol Bobby Rydell: A Teen Idol’s Seven-Decade Love Affair With the Drums
Hello MD! Bobby Rydell? Yeah, that’s me! I was that teen idol guy in the early ’60s who sang all those pop hits like “Wild One,” “Volare,” and “Forget Him.” You know, the one with the huge pompadour haircut who…
