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.
Allen Blickle of Baroness
When I began playing drums around the age of nine, I had no intention of becoming a professional musician. I fell in love with music because it enabled me to convey emotion via the act of crafting sounds and the…
NYC Independent Drummer Chad Elrod
I like things that are simple. I try to be as simple as possible in the decisions I make as a musician. But something I’ve discovered: This isn’t simple at all! It’s actually really difficult. This idea of simplicity not…
Clyde Davis of the Ex Senators
Hey, everybody. My name is Clyde Davis, and I play drums with the Ex Senators, out of Chicago. I want to start off by saying thank you to Modern Drummer for this opportunity to share some of who I am…
Luke Johnson of Lostprophets
Hey, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Luke Johnson, and I play drums in the band Lostprophets, from Wales, U.K. We’re currently touring our fifth studio album, Weapons, which was produced in L.A. by Ken Andrews. Ken was in the…
Jordan Plosky of Big Time Rush
Hi there! First off, thanks to Modern Drummer for letting me introduce myself to its audience. My name is Jordan Plosky. Originally from New York, I now live in Los Angeles with my wife, daughter, and dog. I currently play…
Aaron Carruthers of Longreef
G’day, Modern Drummer readers! It’s Aaron Carruthers here, from the band Longreef. I’d like to say a big thanks to Modern Drummer for giving me the opportunity to tell you all what’s going on with Longreef at the moment. Where…
Aaron Latos of These United States
Friend and drum mentor Ray Rizzo got offered the gig with a killer band that plays 150 to 200 shows a year. He recommended me instead. Dream come true? You bet! A learning experience in ways I didn’t expect? Even…
Corey Pierce of God Forbid
Hello, this is Corey Pierce from God Forbid, here to once again be given the amazing opportunity of being represented on moderndrummer.com. I’ve enjoyed many years of performing, with six studio albums and over a decade of touring; Modern Drummer…
Pat Gerasia of Fusebox Poet
Hello, MD readers! My name is Pat Gerasia, and I play drums in the band Fusebox Poet from Charlotte, North Carolina. I’m very thankful to have this opportunity to tell you about my band and what makes me a unique…
Ken Koudelka of Lillian Axe
Hello, fellow Modern Drummer loyalists, Ken Koudelka from Louisiana Music Hall of Fame members Lillian Axe here. I was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, and I started playing drums at the age of thirteen. My major influences are John…
Matt Thompson of Legacy of Disorder
Some LOD history: In 2008 I received a call from Sterling Winfield to play drums on a CD for LOD, who had come to Texas to record their debut at Nomad Studios in Dallas. They were nice folks, and after…
Rico Rodriguez of PK
The folks at Modern Drummer gave me the freedom to write about whatever I want on this here blog. I fought the temptation to write about my desire for the creation of a sequel to the movie Nacho Libre, my…
Mathias Künzli
Hi, dear MD readers! My name is Mathias Künzli, and this, my first blog, will be my introduction to many of you. I am an NYC-based freelance drummer/percussionist currently playing with Regina Spektor, Tall Tall Trees, Nina Violet, and Rashanim,…
Bruce Cox of Fred Wesley and the New JBs
Spring is here, and with it the reawakening of the greenery. The music scene is coming back to life as well. This past winter has been a bit slow but productive. I’ve taken advantage of the calm pace to finally…
