Drummers
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Paul Wandtke of Dead Original
Hey, MD world! The last time I wrote a blog here was in September of 2010, when I drummed for Kill Hannah during an intimate main support run with the Smashing Pumpkins. Before I begin, I’d like to say that…
Massimo Aiello
Hello, Modern Drummer readers! I would like to thank MD for the great opportunity to do this blog. As this is my first blog, I would like to briefly introduce myself. I was born in Naples in 1966, and I…
Dino Danelli and the Rascals Come to Broadway
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Rascals, who produced numerous hits, including “Good Lovin,’” “People Got to Be Free,” “Groovin,’” and “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long” are reuniting and coming to Broadway. The original members of the 1960s-era…
Gorden Campbell at the 2012 Regina Drum Festival
Check out this montage of Gorden Campbell’s master class and clinic performances at the Regina Drum Festival, held this past September 14 and 15 at the Performing Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Other drummers on the bill included Scott…
The Red Hot Chili Peppers’ Chad Smith Joins Music-Ed Advocacy Trip To D.C.
“If there hadn’t been a music program in my public schools, I would not be where I am today.”—Chad Smith This March 19 and 20, Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers will join former New York Yankee and…
Ringo at the Ryman
A DVD of Ringo and his All Starr’s performance at Nashville’s historic Ryman, is being released March 19, 2013. Ringo Starr is a living legend whose contribution to the roots of rock and roll is immeasurable, not only as a…
Marvin McQuitty Jr. at the 2006 Modern Drummer Festival
Marvin McQuitty Jr., who passed away on September 11, 2012, worked with nearly every major artist in the gospel genre, including Fred Hammond, Yolanda Adams, Mary Mary, Israel Houghton, Maurette Brown Clark, and Kirk Franklin. McQuitty’s father was a drummer,…
Rick Latham Master Class and Clinic in Raleigh, NC
Raleigh Music Lessons is pleased to announce a special master class appearance by legendary LA-based drummer Rick Latham on Sunday, March 3, from 3 to 6 pm. Rick Latham holds a B.A. in percussion performance from East Carolina University and…
Rich Redmond's "CRASH Course For Success" Masterclass at The Collective School of Music in NYC
Rich Redmond's “CRASH Course For Success” Masterclass March 4th, 2013 7pm-8:30 pm The Collective School of Music 541 Avenue of the Americas, 4th Floor New York, NY 10011 Open To Public. Free for Collective Students. $10 for non-students. For ticket…
Gregg Bissonette at the 2012 Regina Drum Festival
Check out this montage of Gregg Bissonette’s master class and clinic performances at the Regina Drum Festival, held this past September 14 and 15 at the Performing Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Other drummers on the bill included Scott…
Jamie Follese of Hot Chelle Rae
Hello MD and everyone who enjoys drums as much as I do! My name is Jamie Follese, and I play for a pop band called Hot Chelle Rae. We have been on tour for the last year and a half…
Metal Drumming Concepts: Vital Beats, Exercises, Fills, Tips & Techniques by Andols Herrick
BOOK/DVD LEVEL: ALL $16.99 Andols Herrick, who spent many years behind the kit for the metal band Chimaira, covers the ground that drummers who play heavy music must tread, including double bass creativity and developing blast beats. Along with…
Jayson Brinkworth at the 2012 Regina Drum Festival
Check out this montage of Jayson Brinkworth’s master class and clinic performances at the Regina Drum Festival, held this past September 14 and 15 at the Performing Arts Centre in Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada. Other drummers on the bill included Scott…
Brian St. Clair of Local H
Hello, Modern Drummer readers! I am really excited to be writing my third blog for MD! A lot has happened with my band and myself since my last one in 2010. In January 2012, I made a huge gear change…
