On the Beat
Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
Aaron Legg of the Documentary Film Chops
Hi MD! When I was little, my dad would always carry a camera with him wherever he went, and his finger was never too far from the record button. I can clearly remember growing up in a house full of…
Matt Amadio of the Fleeting Ends
I find this quite interesting—Me on the MD website? I come here to read about my favorite drummers, like Charlie Watts, Ginger Baker, and Buddy Rich, not myself! I am truly excited to be a part of the MD blog…
Producer/Songwriter Marti Frederiksen
Hi, I’m Marti Frederiksen. I’m a songwriter, producer, and singer, but most of all I consider myself a drummer. It’s great to be here representing for Modern Drummer magazine. I’ll never forget the day my dad brought home a drumkit…
Mike Dillon’s Adam Gertner
My name is Adam Gertner. I’m twenty-three years old, and for the past eighteen months I’ve been touring with drummer and percussionist Mike Dillon. For those of you who have never heard his name, you are missing out. Mike has…
Corky Gainsford of Otherwise
Hello, MD! I play drums for the band Otherwise, who is on Century Media Records. Our debut album, True Love Never Dies, was released in 2012 and landed at number two on Billboard’s Heatseekers chart. Our first single, “Soldiers,” was…
Daniel Frazier of Transit
Hello! My name is Daniel Frazier, and I play in the band Transit. First off, I’d like to thank Modern Drummer for giving me this opportunity and letting me share my passion with you. At the age of eight, I…
Josh “Chachi??? Marunde of Pop Evil
Hey, everyone! My name is Josh “Chachi” Marunde, and I’m the drummer of the rock band Pop Evil. I want to thank MD for this opportunity. There are so many fantastic drummers out there, so this is a great honor.…
Frankie Anthony of the Stick People
Hello, Modern Drummer readers, this is Frankie Anthony. First of all, it’s an honor to write for this blog. Modern Drummer has been my drum bible for years, so thank you, MD. I’m currently touring, writing, and rehearsing with my…
John DeChristopher, former Vice President of Zildjian
Hello, MD readers! Everyone’s always asking me what I’m doing with all my spare time these days. Well as it turns out, I don’t have as much spare time as I thought I would. I still wake up early, but…
Justin Benner of Hawk Nelson
Hello, MD readers! It’s Justin Benner from the band, Hawk Nelson. It’s been five years since I last submitted a blog entry, and there have been tons of changes in my world since then. Aside from becoming a dad in…
Rick Van Horn of Jay and the Americans
It seems incredible to me, but as May 2013 closes I’m celebrating five years in the drum chair for Jay and the Americans. And let me tell you, it’s been a wild five years. For those of you wondering, “Why…
Jesse Marquardt of Winslow
What’s up, MD! My name is Jesse Marquardt, and I am the drummer for the soul-rock band Winslow. I’m generally not much of a writer, but I jumped at the chance to share my story and thoughts in such an…
Billy Cadden of the Postelles
Hello, MD readers. My name is Billy Cadden, and I play in a band from New York City called the Postelles. I’ve been playing drums for about eleven years and have been perusing issues of Modern Drummer and checking out…
Bruce Becker
Greetings, fellow drummers. Bruce Becker here. I am currently residing in Los Angeles and have been recording and gigging with my brother David for thirty years. I am very involved in teaching as well. I spent a long period of…
