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.
Dave Watts of The Motet
Talking About Improvisation and Latest Album Hello MD readers! It’s an honor to be writing this “On The Beat” for Modern Drummer. I have been reading the magazine since 1980 and have MD to thank for introducing me to some…
Gregg Potter of the Buddy Rich Band
Shares Latest Shows and Honors Hello Modern Drummer readers! The last time I had the honor of gracing the MD “On The Beat” was back in January 2012. “Welcome Back Potter!” For you new readers, I have been the drummer…
Third Richardson of Mindi Abair and the Boneshakers
Photo by G. Barber Talking About Band Camaraderie, Awards, and Projects Hello MD readers! It’s quite possible that many of you, like myself, have memories of running to the local music store to grab the latest monthly issue of Modern…
Josh Roossin of the Jacks
Photo by Charlie Meister On His Mental Approach, Process, and Gear Hello MD! Josh Roossin here and I play drums in the LA-based rock n’ roll band the Jacks. I’m writing this “OTB” in Columbus, Ohio after playing the DWP…
John Lum of the Allman Betts Band
Hello Modern Drummers! John Lum here from the Allman Betts Band. You might recognize those names, but more on that later. I was born and raised in Saint Louis, Missouri where I had some great musical influences and drumming mentors.…
Isaac Flynn and Austin Ward of Hembree
Isaac Flynn had always loved being a musician, having played in bands for most of his life while growing up in Kansas. But it wasn’t until he started penning his own songs a few years ago after a previous project…
Bronx/New York Session Drummer Tony Lewis
Talking About Gear, Records, and The Soundtrack To The Innermost Galaxy. Greetings MD people! My name is Tony Lewis and I am a drummer/songwriter from the Bronx, New York, and have been playing now for fifty years. I’ve been fortunate…
Ed Toth of the Doobie Brothers
Photo by Dennis Hines Hello everyone! It’s Ed Toth here, from the Doobie Brothers. I’m about to start my fifteenth year with the band! Pretty crazy when you add the fact that I first saw them when I was nine…
Matt Tecu of Jakob and The Echo In The Canyon Band
Talks About New Movie and Album Hello everyone! Thanks to MD (and Steve Jackson of Pultec for the intro to Billy Amendola) for this “On The Beat.” I’ve been a session/touring drummer in Los Angeles for many years. I’ve been…
Tikyra Jackson of Southern Avenue
Explains Her Inspiration, Education, and Gear Hello MD! Growing up in a musical family, I had the luxury of watching my parents, brother, and sisters perform gospel music every week at our family church. My sisters and I would sing…
Charly “C.P.” Roth of the Liza Colby Sound
Talking About New Album, Gear, and Lefty Setup Hello MD! This is Charly “C.P.” Roth, drummer of the Liza Colby Sound (rock and roll out of New York City), writing to you from the front seat of a Sprinter somewhere…
Producer Mark Hudson and Molly Tentarelli
Mark and Molly Talking New Album Tracks Hey drummers and percussive humans, Mark Hudson here. I’m the very old drummer in the Hudson Brothers. Since I was thirteen years old, I played a four-piece Ludwig drumkit because I wanted…
Bernard Fowler of the Rolling Stones
Talking About New Album, Percussionists/Drummers, and Gear Hello everyone in Modern Drummer land! Inside Out is the name of my new LP and it’s a reinterpretation of songs written by Keith Richards and Mick Jagger for the Rolling Stones. As…
Dee Plakas of L7
Explains L7's Latest Record and Her Gear Hello Modern Drummer peeps! My name is Dee Plakas (aka “The Goddess of Thunder”) and I have been drumming for L7 since 1988. The band gave the nickname to me! I played drums…
