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.
Kenneth “Big Eazy??? Walker of the Lee Boys
My beat in music consists of giving back the gift that I was given. I started in music at a very young age, learning first from family. My mom told me that she and my dad discovered I had a…
Drum Diaries, Volume One by Michael Gould
E-BOOK LEVEL: ALL $10.99 This unique multi-media e-book isn’t designed to be a complete, all-encompassing drumming method. Rather, it’s conceived as a collection of short exercises, practice tips, and play-alongs that are meant to inspire you to explore new ideas…
The Donating Drummer
On his quest to find ways to use music as a vehicle for giving back to others in the world, percussionist Mark Powers became aware of a waiter in San Francisco who was funding random projects through the tips he…
Ian Kaplan of Motel Beds
My name is Ian Kaplan, and I’m the drummer for Motel Beds. We’ve been playing together for about nine years, and we’ve just released our new album, Dumb Gold. I’m really excited about it, and I hope you go and…
Zach Danziger Plays “Stix Beiderbecke Versus Deadmau5???
The relentlessly forward-thinking Zach Danziger sent us this video of him playing “Stix Beiderbecke Versus Deadmau5.” “I’ve been streamlining the setup,” says Zach, “and it’s triggering better.” Heavy stuff. Drummers in the New York area might want to head over…
Dave Grohl–Directed Feature Film to Debut at Sundance Film Festival
Dave Grohl’s directorial debut, the feature documentary film Sound City, about the famous recording studio in Van Nuys, California, will have its premiere screening at the Sundance Film Festival in Park City, Utah. Grohl and select artists from the film…
Dave King of the Bad Plus: Web-Exclusive Interview
by Michael Parillo To read the Dave King cover story from the October 2012 issue of Modern Drummer, pick up a back issue or order a copy from the App Store. “I’ve always been attracted to the mystery…
Marvin McQuitty Limited Edition Commemorative Sticks
To commemorate the life and talent of beloved, world-renown drummer Marvin McQuitty, VIC FIRTH has printed a limited run of Uncle Marv’s favorite American Classic Extreme 5A sticks with his customized signature. To purchase visit marvinmcquitty.com or click the image below.
Drum Doctors’ Ross Garfield
Hi MD readers! This is my first ever blog, and I wanted to tell you how I got to work on the upcoming Superman soundtrack. The whole thing started when I got a call from film scorer Hans Zimmer’s assistant.…
Jason Dana of Bend Sinister
Hello MD readers! My name is Jason Dana, and I’ve been playing the tubs since I was a young child. I’m involved in a project called Bend Sinister. Our latest LP is titled Small Fame. The band is a modern…
Billy McCarthy of Ferocious Drummers
Hello, MD readers! I’m grateful for the opportunity to introduce my documentary film, Ferocious Drummers. As a drummer myself, I had a burning question, “Why is it we’ve never heard from the drummer’s personality and character on and off the…
Popular Play-Alongs, Part 3: Synth Metal
January 2013 Jobbing Drummer Popular Play-Alongs Part 3: Synth Metal by Donny Gruendler In the last two play-along articles, we worked on the proper performance technique, groove vocabulary, and sounds of contemporary pop/R&B and punk-pop—two styles of music that you’ll…
Steve Shelton: 5 Key Performances
by Hank Shteamer During our interview for the December 2012 issue of Modern Drummer, Steve Shelton frequently voiced his desire to pull the rug out from under the listener. Since 1987, when he joined the Raleigh, North Carolina, doom-metal band…
Scott Pellegrom at the 2012 Regina Drum Festival
Check out this montage of Scott Pellegrom’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 Paul…
