Drummers
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Sam Scranton of volcano!
Hello. I’m Sam Scranton. I play drums in the band volcano! I’m here to tell you about our upcoming album, Piñata (to be released on June 12 via the Leaf Label), and to discuss a tension central to percussion performance…
Bonzo’s Birthday Bash Scheduled for May 31 at the House of Blues in L.A.
Bonzo’s Birthday Bash: A Tribute Concert to John Henry Bonham of Led Zeppelin, will be presented this coming Thursday, May 31, at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California. (May 31 was Bonham’s actual birthday.) Show organizer and Whistesnake…
New Chad Smith App and Twitter Q&A
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith has released a new app for Apple devices and Android, and he’ll be conducting a live Twitter Q&A session before the Chili Peppers’ show at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, this…
Joe Bergamini on Subbing With Jesus Christ Superstar
On March 30, I did my first show at Jesus Christ Superstar on Broadway. The current revival opened in New York on March 22, with New York/Broadway veteran (and fantastic player) Clint DeGanon on drums. Subbing on Broadway is always…
Jason Heiser of Charm City Devils
Hello, Modern Drummer family! My name is Jason Heiser, and I’m the drummer for Charm City Devils. I feel honored and privileged to be writing a blog for this magazine that I have been reading for many years. It’s been…
Beyond the Metronome by Malcolm “Mac??? Santiago
BOOK/CD LEVEL: ALL $29.95 The subtitle of this book, “Becoming an Inchronous Musician,” refers to the ability to play in time. Most of us have sat with a metronome while working on exercises and have been concerned about having a…
Pete Lockett’s Rajasthan Collaboration: Percussion Breakdown Featuring Gafoor Khan and Kutla Khan
World-renowned percussionist Pete Lockett recently travelled to Rajasthan, India, to get to the heart and soul of the Indian folk music tradition. The trip led to a series of collaborative performances throughout the country, as well as across Europe.…
Dusty Saxton with Brandon Rhyder
Hello, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Dusty Saxton, and I’m a touring and session drummer from Austin, Texas. I’m currently on the road with country artist Brandon Rhyder. I’ve toured with many different artists over the last five years,…
Gene Krupa/Buddy Rich Drum Battle on The Sammy Davis Jr. Show
Dig this clip from The Sammy Davis Show in 1966 featuring a drum battle between Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. Notice at 1:48 as Sammy, a drummer himself, chuckles at Buddy as he mimes Krupa’s crossover antics. Gene Krupa &…
Tim “Yogi??? Watts of Demon Hunter
Hi, everyone. I’m Tim “Yogi” Watts, drummer for the metal band Demon Hunter. I’ve been reading Modern Drummer since I was a kid, and I am so honored to get the chance to share a little bit about myself with…
TJ Courtney
Hey, MD readers, I’m TJ Courtney, and I’m a drummer turned lead singer. Don’t get me wrong, I love the kit, but at live shows I overcompensated with Tommy-Lee like antics and was frequently accused of trying to upstage bandmates.…
Phil “NaturalPhil??? Johnson
I’ve been playing the drums since I can remember. My mom was a drummer and my main inspiration. I got my first paid gig at the age of eleven for a local church and began studying other drummers such as…
Phil “NaturalPhil??? Johnson and DJ M-Squared Collaborate on “The Equalizer???
Watch B.B King All Star band drummer/musical director Phil “NaturalPhil” Johnson and DJ M-Squared’s collaboration on “The Equalizer” by Sam Spence in this YouTube video.
Shai Hulud’s Matt Covey
Hey guys, this is Matt Covey of Shai Hulud, the Suicide Dolls, and the Flaming Tsunamis. And the Hempsteadys. And the Franklin Brothers...and Young Pandas (aaand I’m out of breath). I’m having a hard time believing that I’m writing a…
