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Ringo Starr Releases Change The World

4-SONG EP AVAILABLE TO PRE-ORDER UMe announces Ringo Starr Change The World, a new EP to be released on September 24, 2021. Available to preorder now.  These 4 tracks were all recorded at Starr’s Roccabella West studio just as he did…

Modern Drummer
Aug 13, 2021

Charlie Watts to miss Rolling Stones' U.S. tour dates.

Rolling Stones drummer Charlie Watts under doctors’ orders, will take a break to recover from a recent medical procedure. According to Watts, in a statement, "I am working hard to get fully fit but have accepted today on the advice…

Modern Drummer
Aug 5, 2021

Charles Connor (1935-2021)

Innovative Rock and Roll drummer Charles Connor passed away. He was 86 years old. Charles was a pioneer in the early beat of rock and roll. As a drummer in New Orleans in the early 1950s, he played with Professor…

Modern Drummer
Aug 3, 2021

Joey Jordison, former Slipknot drummer and co-founder, dies at age 46

In a statement Joey's family informed that he died in his sleep. The cause of death are still uncertain but his family informed that he died peacefully. "We are heartbroken to share the news that Joey Jordison, prolific drummer, musician…

Modern Drummer
Jul 27, 2021

Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp Announces The First EVER Women Only Camp

Female Drummers wanted! Rock ‘n’ Roll Fantasy Camp unveils its first ever WOMEN ONLY Rock Camp! This ground-breaking camp will take place in Los Angeles, CA over the Grammy® weekend, January 27-30, 2022 with special headlining mentors including Melissa Etheridge, Nancy Wilson, Kathy Valentine,…

Modern Drummer
Jul 24, 2021
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Sheila E. is Crowned First Female Winner of the Modern Drummer Readers Poll Hall of Fame

The Queen of Percussion, Sheila E., is having a great summer. Besides being back to touring, it was announced in June, that the Latin Recording Academy will honor Sheila E. and her father Pete Escovedo with a Lifetime Achievement Award on November…

Modern Drummer
Jul 22, 2021

Calling all Beatles Fans! The wait is over!

“THE BEATLES: GET BACK,” A DISNEY+ ORIGINAL DOCUMENTARY SERIES DIRECTED BY PETER JACKSON, TO DEBUT EXCLUSIVELY ON DISNEY+ Over Six Hours of Never-Before-Seen Restored Footage, Including The Beatles’ Last Live Performance, to Roll Out on Disney+ Over Three Days, November…

Modern Drummer
Jun 17, 2021

Janet D'Addario, Co-Founder of D'Addario & Company Dies at age 72

On behalf of the D’Addario Family, it gives us great sadness to announce the passing of Janet D’Addario, the Co-Founder of D’Addario & Co. and Former President of Providence House, on June 14th, after a fierce battle of cancer for…

Modern Drummer
Jun 17, 2021

Matt Zebroski - Alex Skolnick Trio Drummer - Interview 6/14/21

  Matt Zebroski is the Drummer of the Alex Skolnick Trio, MD caught up with him recently for an interview. MD: What inspired you to start playing drums at 12? MZ: I started out playing clarinet but honestly didn't have…

Modern Drummer
Jun 14, 2021

Charlie Benante - “Silver Linings” Album Review 5/23/21

by Josh Buchignani   Charlie Benante, drummer of famed thrash metal group, Anthrax, has pushed the envelope of creativity and collaboration in a way that has brought a plethora of talented artists together for the making of this 14-track album…

Modern Drummer
May 23, 2021

Producer Matty Amendola Records A Song With Universal Audio Latest, Music News, By Music Connection

Self-confessed studio recluse Matty Amendola felt at home in lockdown this past year, uninterruptedly continuing production and mix work for emerging indie artists like Cyn Electric (Noise Of Rumors) and veterans alike from Jody Porter (Fountains Of Wayne) to Tituss…

Modern Drummer
May 22, 2021

Chad Smith of the Red Hot Chili Peppers Makes Jersey Shore Stop on North American Fine Art Tour

THE ART OF CHAD SMITH ANNOUNCES NEW JERSEY PREMIERE OF WORKS Iconic Drummer will make two live appearances in Stone Harbor Rock Star. Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Inductee. Six-time Grammy Winner. Fine Artist. Philanthropist. These are just a few ways to…

Modern Drummer
May 21, 2021
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Roger Hawkins 1945 – 2021

Modern Drummer is very sad to hear about the passing of legendary Muscle Shoals drummer Roger Hawkins. Roger bravely battled with health issues over the past few years, and our condolences go out to his wife Brenda, their family, friends, and…

Modern Drummer
May 21, 2021

Pop Evil “Versatile” Album Review with Hayley Cramer on Drums – 5/21/21

By Nic Kubes    In early 2021 Pop Evil released two singles “Breath Again” & “Work” in advance of their new album, “Versatile”, released today on Entertainment One. “Breath Again” soared to the top of the rock charts and hit…

Modern Drummer
May 21, 2021
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