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David Garibaldi
Back Home With Tower Of Power Tower Of Power made David Garibaldi a household name among drummers back in the '70s. But David insists he had no intentions of going back to his old band - until fate intervened. "I…
Tim Alexander - Back To Primus
After leaving Primus in 1996, Tim (don't call him "Herb") Alexander has reunited with bassist Les Claypool and guitarist Larry LaLonde to resurrect one of the most popular and cutting-edge rock acts of the '90s. The bizarre, quirky, funk-laced material…
Jon Christensen
The title of this piece is a cryptic warning that appears in the liner notes of Jon Christensen: Selected Recordings, a recent tribute CD on ECM's Rarum series. Over the past thirty years, the Norwegian drummer has played drums and…
Allison Miller
Allison Miller's playing career is all about balance these days. First, she's the drummer in alternative-pop diva Natalie Merchant's band. She's also the drummer of choice for jazz keyboardist Rachel Z, touring behind her trio's tribute to Wayne Shorter, On…
Matt Cameron with Pearl Jam
"I can definitely claim this as my band," says Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron of his psychedelic revivalist project, Wellwater Conspiracy, the gig he shares with ex-Monster Magnet guitarist John McBain. Bonding over shared aesthetics and an engaging sense of…
Ron Gannaway
The first time Ron Gannaway went into the studio with country singer/guitarist Steve Wariner, with whom he had been touring for several years, he had a question. "I asked Steve, 'Why am I here?' He had always used great Nashville…
Terry Chambers
Twenty years ago, when he walked away from the band that he helped create, drummer Terry Chambers didn't see much future for Brit-pop innovators XTC. Leader Andy Partridge had pulled the plug on live performances, and he and bassist Colin…
Jason Bittner
Dedicated Metal Want to know the true meaning of a dedicated drummer? How about warming up your chops on practice pads in the back of a U-Haul trailer at 9:30 A.M. and in 95 degree weather, all in preparation for…
Pete Best
Over the years many have claimed the title "The Fifth Beatle." When you think about it, original Beatle drummer Pete Best deserves the tag as much as anyone. The Beatles: The True Beginnings (St. Martins Press), Pete's new book written…
Victor DeLorenzo
Singer, songwriter, actor, studio owner, jingle writer, visual artist, and, yes, drummer for the world's most likable band, Violent Femmes, Victor DeLorenzo has long been known as a plier of many creative trades. by Adam Budofsky Among his current canvases:…
Paul and Billy English
Throughout the twists and turns of his mythical musical lifetime, Willie Nelson has displayed the rarest of artistic traits - flexibility, which seems to distinguish Nelson's intimate musical "family" as well. Among Willie's family members are drummers Paul and Billy…
Ned Brower of Rooney
I saw the California-based pop band Rooney perform live before I was familiar with their music. Besides featuring some very powerful, tasteful drumming, I found them to be extremely melodic, with hooks that stuck in my head for days after…
Billy Ashbaugh
'N Sync, a pop band backed by live musicians, have gained a reputation of spectacle and not-to-be-missed precision. MD Online recently caught up with rising drum star Billy Ashbaugh, the man who keeps it all together. By Ted Bonar Popular…
Tico Torres of Bon Jovi
The last time we spoke to Tico Torres (November 2000), Bon Jovi had just made a triumphant return to the limelight with its eighth album, Crush. That CD's success brought their total album sales to over 90 million. In 2003,…
