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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.
Shakerleg of the Kin
I hate drumsticks. Well, that certainly came out wrong. I love the way they sound, but not when I operate them, or rather, the way I am unable to operate them. When I was twenty-one and living in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania,…
Siouxsie Sioux’s Robert Brian
My name is Robert Brian, and I am the current drummer for singer and punk legend Siouxsie Sioux. I have been Siouxsie’s drummer since 2007 and have toured the world and appeared on many TV shows as well as on…
Ryan Peel
What up, MD readers! My name is Ryan Peel, and I’m a drummer/singer-songwriter from Memphis, Tennessee. I just released my debut single, “Even If,” and I’m getting ready to release my follow-up EP in September. I’m a second-generation drummer and…
Riley Breckenridge of Thrice
Greetings, Modern Drummer readers, my name is Riley Breckenridge and I play drums and write music for the band Thrice. I’ve been given carte blanche by the fine folks at MD to use this blog entry to write about whatever…
Adam Fischel with Debbie Gibson and Midtown Men
Hello to all you drummers in MD-land! I am currently touring with ’80s teen idols Debbie Gibson and Tiffany on their Journey Through the ’80s tour. MD associate editor Billy Amendola played on the original recordings from Debbie’s debut, Out…
Matt Miller of Cymbals Eat Guitars
Hello, modern drummers! My name is Matt Miller, and I am twenty-four years old. I’ve been a longtime MD reader and I’m honored to be able to contribute a few words! I started playing percussion in fourth grade and then…
Pat Gesualdo: Helping to Keep Special-Needs Students Healthy
When teaching special-needs students, drum instructors and Drum Therapists must remember that besides the difficulties that disabilities present to learning, there are often health issues to contend with. Keeping the younger and adult special-needs population healthy can have its challenges.…
Sean Winchester of Everclear
Hey, MD readers! My name is Sean Winchester, and I am the recording and touring drummer for Everclear. For those who haven’t heard, Everclear is finishing up a new record, and it’s an exciting time for Art and the rest…
Lou Vecchio of New Politics
Hello to all Modern Drummer readers out there! My name is Lou Vecchio, from Long Island, New York. Currently I’m playing full-time with New Politics, based out of Brooklyn, New York, but originally from Copenhagen, Denmark. I also do some…
Aaron Steele of Aabaraki
Hey, all, it is a pleasure and honor to be writing a blog for Modern Drummer. I grew up in the church tradition, playing gospel. Around age eleven I got really into break-dancing and I kind of got away from…
Kenny Savelson of the Droves
This is not a drum blog posting in that you’re not going to find me charting out grooves or getting heavy into sticking technique or how we got the kick drum sound. That’s never been my thing. Music’s my thing.…
Steve Riley of L.A. Guns
Hey, everyone, hope all is well. This is my first time writing a blog for Modern Drummer, and I’m truly excited. As usual, L.A. Guns is out on the road. We’ve been touring the world and putting out a consistent,…
Jess Bowen of the Summer Set
Hello again, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Jess Bowen, and this is my second blog for MD. If this is your first time reading, here’s a basic run-through of my band and myself. I play for a pop-rock group…
Los Angeles Drummer/Drum Tech Tod T. Burr
Hello to everyone in Modern Drummer-land! Tod T. Burr checking in. For those of you new to my crazy life, here’s a quick recap. After ten years of working nine to five, playing in multiple bands, and trying to get…
