On the Beat
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On the Beat With Francesco Lucidi of Guitar Hero Live and Blackout Conspiracy
Hello MD, my name is Francesco Lucidi and I’m based in London. I am the drummer of the new game Guitar Hero Live, as well as a member of the alternative metal band Blackout Conspiracy. I am a resident session…
On the Beat With Nate Walker of Another Lost Year: Talks Philosophy and New Album
Hello, Modern Drummerville! I’m Nate Walker, the drummer of Another Lost Year. We’re a rock band from Charlotte, NC and I’ve been in our lovely and always freshest of the fresh band van since April of 2013, originally as our…
On the Beat With Alex Tanas of Magic!: Talks Inspirations and New Album
Hello readers, drummers, and music enthusiasts. My name is Alex Tanas and I am a Canadian musician, songwriter, and drummer for the band Magic! I’ve been playing the drums since I was ten years old and am a self-taught drummer.…
On the Beat With Marc LaFrance of the Randy Bachman Band: Singing Drummer
Hello, On the Beat readers! My name is Marc LaFrance and I am the drummer/singer for Randy Bachman (Guess Who/BTO) and Bachman and Turner. I’m also a producer, songwriter, and session singer. I have performed on many albums over the…
On the Beat With Mickael Walle Wahlgren of Cam: Putting In the Time
Hi MD readers! It is such a privilege to be writing for On the Beat. My name is Mickael Walle Wahlgren and I’m a drummer from Sweden. I moved to Los Angeles from Stockholm a year ago. In that time…
On the Beat With Brian Dunne of Hall and Oates: Live From Daryl’s House
Photo by Mark Magglio Hey, MD! My name is Brian Dunne and I’ve been playing drums for Daryl Hall and John Oates for the past seven years, as well as being the drummer for the TV show Live From Daryl’s…
On the Beat With David Frangioni: Carl Palmer Show Recap
Hello Modern Drummer readers, fellow drummers, and music lovers! David Frangioni here again and I’m pleased to share with you that the Carl Palmer concert was a resounding success. Carl and his band (along with special guests Steve Hackett,…
On the Beat With Brendan Buckley of Tegan and Sara: Touring and Freelancing
Hello, drum enthusiasts! My name is Brendan Buckley, and I am happy to write this “On the Beat” for Modern Drummer. At the moment I’m on an album-release tour with the artists Tegan and Sara, supporting their new record Love…
On the Beat With Lynn Coulter of Rita Coolidge: On the Road With the Delta Lady
Hello “On the Beat” readers, Lynn Coulter here. I just got back from two weeks out with the fabulous Rita Coolidge doing dates in the New England area. Rita just released her memoir, Delta Lady. It’s a great read if…
On the Beat With Brian "Nucci" Cantrell from the English Beat: Talks New Album and Upcoming Tours
Hello to my fellow drummers, and a big thank you to Modern Drummer for letting me add to On the Beat. My name is Brian "Nucci" Cantrell and I am the drummer and backing vocalist for the English Beat. I…
On the Beat With Brian "Nucci" Cantrell from the English Beat: Talks New Album and Upcoming Tours
Hello to my fellow drummers, and a big thank you to Modern Drummer for letting me add to On the Beat. My name is Brian "Nucci" Cantrell and I am the drummer and backing vocalist for the English Beat. I…
On the Beat With Cole Marcus
Photo taken at the " The Fest For The Beatles Fans" ( LAX Marriott Hotel, oct. 10-12 2014). Hey Modern Drummer readers, this is Cole Marcus. I’m a seventeen-year-old drummer with a thirteen-year long professional career. I started playing at…
On the Beat With Educator Mike Wrench: Overcoming Obstacles
Greetings, fellow drummers! I’m very excited to introduce Upbeat Outreach to the drumming community. My name is Mike Wrench, and I am a drummer and clinician whose passion is exploring the endless abilities in the realm of drumming. You can…
On the Beat With Hawk Lopez of Crown of Thorns: Be Prepared to Have a Good Time
Hello Modern Drummer readers, Hawk Lopez here from John Corbett, Solomon Burke, Little Steven, and Crown of Thorns. I am happy to announce that I will be joining longtime Crown of Thorns bandmate Jean Beauvoir at the Graspop Metal Meeting…
