Drummers
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Phil Chamberlain of To Speak of Wolves
First off, I’d like to thank Modern Drummer for asking me to blog. I’ve been a huge fan of the magazine since I was a kid and couldn’t be more stoked to be a part of this great drum site.…
Karen Carpenter Drum Solo (Video)
This is a sequence from the Carpenters’ 1976 television special. Karen, who possessed one of the greatest voices in pop history, as evidenced in hits like “We’ve Only Just Begun,” “For All We Know,” and “Superstar,” was a drummer since…
R&B Drumming Legend Ray Lucas: Props From Peers
Ray Lucas is one of the unsung heroes of American music. An early accomplice of Jimi Hendrix, Lucas spent long hours jamming and performing on stage with the future guitar god. He also backed many of the top R&B and…
Andrew Nauss of Thieving Irons
Hey, Modern Drummer(s)! My name is Andrew Nauss, and in some circles, “Dangerous” Danny Anderson. I’m very grateful to Modern Drummer for the opportunity to participate in the blog. I play drums for a Brooklyn-based band called Thieving Irons. Our…
Matt Halpern Improvised Grooves (Video)
Check out Modern Drummer’s July 2012 cover Star Matt Halpern of Periphery performing an improvised drum solo, which he posted on You Tube early last year. To obtain a digital copy of the July issue of MD, go to the…
The Brush Secret: How to Apply Your Own Voice to the Brushes by Florian Alexandru-Zorn
DVD (2) LEVEL: ALL $39.99 I can usually assess the value of an educational DVD based on how quickly it causes me to reach for the remote, hit pause, and start practicing. I made it only about five minutes…
T.J. Snow
Hello again, Modern Drummer readers, it’s been a while since my last blog. Some things have changed since then, the biggest being my departure from CorpuS. It was a great few years with those guys, and we had a good…
Brian Calhoun
Greetings, Modern Drummer readers. My name is Brian Calhoun, and I am the creator and director of a very special drumline from Long Island, New York. All of the members of the FREE Players Drumline and are from the special-needs…
Vinnie Colaiuta Officially Joins Ludwig
Ludwig has announced the addition of Vinnie Colaiuta to its family of drum and hardware endorsers. This comes at about the same time as Colaiuta’s switch to Paiste cymbals. Vinnie will be taking his new Legacy and Classic Maple kits…
Crowded House Drummer Peter Jones Passes
Peter Jones, who played drums with Crowded House (“Don’t Dream It’s Over,” “Something So Strong,” “Weather With You”) in the mid-’90s, has passed away. In 1994 Jones replaced Paul Hester, who, following a long battle with depression, took his own…
Stephen Perkins Performs “Who Are You??? at Guitar Center Clinic (Video)
Check out this video of Jane’s Addiction’s Stephen Perkins conducting a Guitar Center Session. In the clip Stephen performs The Who’s “Who Are You,” paying homage to the late, great Keith Moon. And be sure to check out the latest…
Steve Patrick of Glory Days
Hello, MD readers! It’s never comfortable writing about yourself, so bare with me while I take you through this. For starters, my name is Steve Patrick, and I just recently turned twenty-three, which brings me to the realization that I’ve…
Swingin’ the Clave: Advanced Exercises for Developing Independence (VIDEO)
July 2012 Jazz Drummer’s Workshop Swingin’ the Clave Advanced Exercises for Developing Independence by Steve Fidyk In jazz, the ride cymbal is the focal point for creating a flowing, swinging time feel. In Afro-Cuban music, the clave assumes this role.…
Popular Play-Alongs: Timber Grooves
July 2012 Jobbing Drummer Popular Play-Alongs Part 1: Timber Grooves by Donny Gruendler Pop music is all over the airwaves. Drummers need to realize that the music on the radio is vital and deserves our attention as aspiring working musicians.…
