Drummers
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.
Russell Lee of Deepfield
What's up, MD kids? This is Russell Lee. I'm the drummer for the band Deepfield. We are from South Carolina. We got our start playing with bands such as Puddle Of Mudd (I'm watching them soundcheck now as I write…
Ozomatli
Mario Calire, Jiro Yamaguchi, Justin “El Nino” Poree Ozomatli, the nine-piece multi-cultural LA rap-rock band that features a drummer and two percussionists, recently released, Don’t Mess With The Dragon, about which percussionist Jiro Yamaguchi proudly says, “I think it’s some…
Robin Russell
Greetings, everyone! It's been well over a year since my last submission to the MD blog, and it's good to be back. My all-drum CD Drum Beats (available @ cdbaby.com/robinrussell) has been selling well, and I am in the process…
Reviews from MD Managing Editor Adam Budofsky
MD managing editor Adam B here again, sharing some of releases on high-rotation in the Budofsky home—and car—and office—and gym. That's right, the music never stops, and this week I've been obsessing on some old-school and old-world sounds. First off,…
Derek Roddy - Today's Most Extreme Drummer
by Mike Haid “Extreme metal is musician’s music, like fusion and jazz. That’s what has kept me in it for so long.” Blast Beats. If you’re into metal drumming, then you probably know all about ’em: blistering 16th- and/or 32nd-note…
Shawn Drover — Megadeth
When Shawn Drover joined Megadeth in October 2004, his biggest concern wasn’t learning the group’s head-spinning drum parts, but rather being accepted by long-time fans. “Fans of Megadeth are so proud of this band that I think if you weren’t…
Jon Moen of The Decemberists
It could be coincidence, but it bears mentioning that since Jon Moen began drumming for The Decemberists in 2005, the band’s stock has risen dramatically. When Moen joined for the tour behind their folk-pop masterpiece Picaresque, they were playing 800–1,000…
Max Roach
by Ken Micallef Simply put, Max Roach brought jazz drumming into the modern age. Charlie Parker, Dizzy Gillespie, and Bud Powell revolutionized jazz with new melodies and concepts; Max matched these musical geniuses with startling rhythms and reactive, action-packed drumming…
Pat Gesualdo Drummer Blog
Hello to everyone in Drumland! It's Pat Gesualdo, Vater Percussion special education program director, and president/CEO of the non-profit organization DAD (Drums And Disabilities). First, I would like to say thank you to all of you who came to see…
Drummer Blog: Chris Parker
The new Suzy Bogguss album, Sweet Danger, was recorded at Bennett Studios in Englewood, New Jersey. The studio is the old train station, and it's filled with a freight-load of Tony Bennett's great musical vibes. It's a really cool place…
Drummer Blog: Billy Atwell
Hey MD community! Billy Atwell here checking in from scenic NJ at the hub of NYC. I'm happy to have been asked to contribute to the MD blog page. There's some great drummers with great stories and advice here, that's…
Neal Smith Selling Historic Mirrored Premier Drumset
Neal Smith, drummer in the original Alice Cooper band, is selling his historic mirrored Premier drumset. This is reportedly the very first completely mirrored drumset ever made. The kit include four bass drums–the two originals from the 1973 Billion Dollar…
Felix "D'kat" Pollard
Felix Pollard’s drums weren’t the only thing pounding after he got a last-minute call to play for Lionel Richie’s 2004 performance on Oprah. The thought of performing for two legends in his hometown of Chicago with no rehearsal gave the…
Jerome Deupree New England International Drum Expo Blog
Hey, folks! I want to tell you about the New England International Drum Expo that was held in Manchester, New Hampshire a couple weekends ago. I was very honored to do a clinic on Sunday. The roster of players was…
