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.
Sugar Hill’s Clarence Alonzo Oliver
Hello to all the modern drummers around the world! For those of you who don’t know of me, I got my first big break as the touring drummer for the famous vocal group the Moments, aka Ray, Goodman & Brown.…
Steve Tyrell’s Kevin Winard
Hello, all! This is my first blog for MD, and I thought I would take a little time to let you know who I am and what I’ve been up to. As for my background, I have toured with Doc…
Michael McManus
Hello, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Michael McManus and I am a twenty-three-year-old drummer from Memphis, TN. First and foremost, I would like to say that I am honored to be writing something that will be featured on the…
Honor Society’s Alex Noyes
Hey, MD. I just touched down in Newark, NJ, after five crazy-hectic months of nonstop touring. Honor Society just completed the first leg of our tour in support of our debut album, Fashionably Late, which came out in September on…
Greg Parrow of Transmit Now
Hello, drummers, this is Greg Parrow, drummer with the band Transmit Now. I’m recently home from a several months on the road—always an incredible experience, but I’ll admit it’s quite nice to be back with friends and family for…
Timothy B. Schmit’s Herman Matthews
Howdy, MD readers. It’s been a long time, and I think I may have to reintroduce myself. My name is Herman Matthews and I play drums. For the past seven years I’ve been laying down the foundation for the legendary…
Age Of Evil’s Garrett Ziff
To all my fellow drummers out there, my name is Garrett Ziff, I’m twenty years old, and I play drums in the metal band Age Of Evil. First let me share a little of my history. I started playing drums…
Yael: DrumAddict
Hello, modern drum addicts! First off, it’s an honor to be asked to do a piece for Modern Drummer online, and I hope to get to the point where I will finally have my mug in the mag next to…
Joshua Radin's Frederik Bokkenheuser
Hi, modern drummers! My name is Frederik Bokkenheuser. Greetings from Webster Hall in New York City. I am currently touring with Joshua Radin. We have been on the road for over two months now, in the U.S., Europe, Australia, and…
Cirque Du Soleil’s Luke Notary
Hello, MD readers. Luke Notary here! I was recently hired by Cirque Du Soleil to be the percussionist on the tour of Varekai. Being an extremely versatile percussionist, I play djembes, riq, ocean drum, congas, tabla, kanjira, dumbek, angklung, and…
The Four Tops' Drew Schultz
Hello, MD readers! My name is Drew Schultz. I’m new to this, and you’re probably wondering who I am. I’m a drummer and percussionist from Cleveland, Ohio, and I’ve been pursuing the dream for some time now. I am currently…
J.P. “Thunderbolt??? Patterson
Okay, my first blog, not just for Modern Drummer, but my first blog, period. We recently got the first color TV on the block as well…. As a lovely autumn descends on NYC between the tourist attacks of Halloween and…
Rymo of Slightly Stoopid
Hello, Modern Drummies! My name is Rymo and I’m the drummer for Slightly Stoopid. I’m on tour at the moment, writing from backstage at Cleveland’s House Of Blues. We’ll be doing a few more U.S. shows and then heading to…
Hilary Duff and Benise’s Mike Bennett
What’s up, MD readers—long time, no blog! I am writing you from the road in Daytona Beach, FL, on tour with an awesome guitarist named Benise. It’s a big flamenco/world music show with a great band and cast of dancers.…
