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New Study Proves Drummers Are Smarter Than the Average Person
Linda-Philomène Tsoungui (photo by Emilio Herce) Not only are drummers equipped with the valuable skills of rhythm, they're also more intelligent than they're usually given credit for. As Rockmusicrevival.com reports, a study led by professor Frederic Ullen from the Karolinska…
Watch Nandi Bushell Rip Through a Cover of Duke Ellington's "Caravan"
Nandi Bushell (via YouTube) 12-year old extraordinaire Nandi Bushell has once again wowed fans with her drumming skills by taking on Duke Ellington's jazz standard "Caravan". The young drummer described it as the "most difficult drum cover" she has ever…
Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney Play on The Rolling Stones' New Album: Report
Photos via Getty The ultimate '60s supergroup is materializing — but perhaps only for a song or two. The Rolling Stones' new album is yet to be announced, but Variety has confirmed the record will feature The Beatles' Paul McCartney…
U2 to Play Las Vegas Residency Without Larry Mullen Jr.
U2, photo courtesy of band After announcing their upcoming Las Vegas residency titled "U2: UV Achtung Baby Live at the Sphere” during the Super Bowl, the band has confirmed their performances will not feature their longtime drummer Larry Mullen Jr.,…
Travis Barker Dislocates Finger While Rehearsing for Blink-182 Tour
Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker suffered a dislocated finger while rehearsing for the band's upcoming reunion tour. "I was playing the drums at rehearsals yesterday and I smashed my finger so hard I dislocated it and tore the ligaments," Barker wrote…
Terri Lyne Carrington Wins Best Jazz Instrumental Album
Modern Drummer congratulates Terri Lyne Carrington on her 2023 Grammy for Best Jazz Instrumental Record of the Year, for her recording Standards Vol. 1 featuring Kris Davis, Linda May Han Oh, Nicholas Payton, and Matthew Stevens. This is actually the second time…
New Team, New Drums, New Everything!
WFLIII Drums, the company started by the legendary Bill Ludwig III (or B3 to his friends) in 2014, producing high quality drums, are all FIRED up for their biggest year to date … 2023! Under the direction of Bill, together…
Butch Miles (1944-2023)
Drummer-bandleader Butch Miles (1944-2023) has died. Butch and his drumming were loved and admired all over the world. Butch Miles was best known for his tenure in the Count Basie Orchestra from 1975 to 1979 and then making a ten-year return…
Three Dog Night Drummer Floyd Sneed Dies At 80
Floyd Sneed, drummer and original member of the legendary rock band Three Dog Night, passed away on January 27, 2023, at the age of 80. Sneed was a pivotal member of the band and was known for his powerful drumming…
2023 Jazz Fest Music Lineup Announced!
Dead & Company, Ed Sheeran, Lizzo, Mumford & Sons, The Lumineers, Santana, Jon Batiste, Jill Scott, Robert Plant & Alison Krauss, Kane Brown, H.E.R., Steve Miller Band, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Gary Clark Jr., Leon Bridges, Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue,…
Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Applications Now Open
Awarding 52 weeks of free drum lessons, a Modern Drummer All Access subscription, and more Aspiring drummers, here is your chance to learn to rock in the spirit of one of the greatest stick masters of all time: RUSH’s Neil…
Modern Drummer is in Search of the Next Great Funk Musician
Modern Drummer is teaming up with Consequence and Yurt Rock in search of the next great funk musician. Here's how it works: Courtesy of Yurt Rock, contestants can download a free Clyde Stubblefield drum pack. As James Brown's drummer, Stubblefield…
A New Era of Modern Drummer is Upon Us + A Gift To Existing Subscribers
A new era of Modern Drummer is upon us, with a return to print, a refreshed website, an updated membership program, and more! As of January 1st, 2023, Modern Drummer is under new management, having merged with Consequence Media. In…
Charly Alberti Joins Coldplay for Soda Stereo Classics "De música ligera" and "Persiana americana" in Argentina
Charly Alberti (Modern Drummer cover March '22,) the drummer of the Argentine rock band Soda Stereo, joined Coldplay on stage during their concert in Argentina on November 7th. The band played the popular Soda Stereo songs "De Música Ligera" and "Persiana Americana"…
