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"Beatles on the Beach" Event with Cheap Trick, Gregg Bissonette All Star Band & More

Cheap Trick to headline the 2024 Beatles on The Beach Classic Rock Festival in Delray Beach, Florida January 24-28th. The event is a city-wide experience, with celebrity artist appearances at multiple participating venues that include clubs, restaurants, an amphitheater and…

Modern Drummer
Jan 11, 2024

2023 Readers Poll: Gregg Bissonette Wins "All-Around"

The winner of the "All-Around" category in Modern Drummer's 2023 Readers Poll is... Gregg Bissonette! Bissonette has been a celebrated, active drummer across five decades, and has assumed his role as one of the most reliable, experienced musicians in the…

Modern Drummer
Sep 12, 2023

Todd Sucherman – Interview + All Drummers “Maybe I'm Amazed” Cover & Todd's Ode to Pearl Drum Solo - 4/12/21

  MD: Hi Todd, tell me about the inspiration for the all-drummers band coming together to do the Paul McCartney song, 'Maybe I'm Amazed'? TS: Randy Walker, who’s a long time pal put this together. He is a drummer, producer,…

Modern Drummer
Apr 13, 2021

Backstage Auctions Presents the "All Access David Frangioni Collection"

Featuring hundreds of pieces of rare music memorabilia, including historical drum kits, drums, gear and more Backstage Auctions, Inc presents the upcoming “All Access David Frangioni” auction event which will feature a host of impressive and historic rock and audio memorabilia…

Modern Drummer
Mar 11, 2019

Performance Spotlight: Gregg Bissonette

We recently had the opportunity to bring L.A. session drummer and Grammy award–winning artist Gregg Bissonette into our studio to shoot some exclusive performance videos. In the first video, Gregg plays a dynamic drum solo that covers a multitude of…

Modern Drummer
Jul 4, 2017

Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp featuring Heart's Nancy Wilson with Special Guests Steven Adler and Gregg Bissonette

Nancy Wilson of Heart with special guests Steven Adler (Guns N' Roses) and Gregg Bissonette (David Lee Roth Band)- headline the next Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp June 29-July 2, 2017 in Los Angeles, CA Rock & Roll Hall of…

Modern Drummer
Mar 16, 2017

Thomas Lang Announces Big Drum Bonanza 2015

Drummer/producer Thomas Lang (stOrk/Paul Gilbert), has announced the Big Drum Bonanza 2015 (#BDB2015), which will take place July 1 through 5 at the Palm Garden Hotel in Thousand Oaks, California. Drummers of all ages, levels, and styles are invited to…

Modern Drummer
May 4, 2015

Stephen Perkins and Tim Alexander Perform at Guitar Center’s 26th Annual Drum-Off

Guitar Center’s 26th Annual Drum-Off Finals took place this past January 17, at Club Nokia in Los Angeles. Gregg Bissonette hosted the event, which included five finalists facing off in a drum solo showcase. Shariq Tucker, from the Bronx, New…

Modern Drummer
Apr 7, 2015

Showroom: Dixon Gregg Bissonette Signature Snare Drums

Dixon has released two Gregg Bissonette signature snare drums. Bissonette chose two 6.5x14 models. One sports a hammered-brass beaded shell with tube lugs. It also includes an adjustable butt plate so the snare wires can be adjusted with either hand.…

Modern Drummer
Mar 27, 2015

December 2014 Issue of Modern Drummer featuring Gregg Bissonette

(Available digitally October 28, 2014; on newsstands November 4, 2014) On the Cover Gregg Bissonette He’s got a new solo album, a headlining spot at this year’s Percussive Arts Society convention, and yet another Ringo Starr tour under his belt.…

Modern Drummer
Oct 28, 2014

Dixon Drums and Gregg Bissonette Northern California Clinic Tour Wrap-up

For students and enthusiasts of any instrument, there are few moments as valuable as an in-depth and intimate session with a professional. Drummers in Northern California were given that opportunity when Ringo Starr’s Gregg Bissonette and Dixon put on clinics…

Modern Drummer
Oct 10, 2014

Dixon Presents California 2014 Clinic Tour with Gregg Bissonette

Gregg Bissonette signed with Dixon drums this past April just in time for the Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band’s North American tour. While on break between legs, Bissonette will present his first US clinic tour as a Dixon…

Modern Drummer
Sep 3, 2014

Ringo Tribute With Spin Doctors Drummer Aaron Comess

In MD's fifth Ringo Starr tribute segment, the Spin Doctors' Aaron Comess shares his memories of discovering the Beatles and the impact Ringo had on him as a drummer playing in a band and for the song. He tells us…

Modern Drummer
Jul 3, 2014

Ringo Video Tribute With Drummer Liberty DeVitto and Photographer Rob Shanahan (from the Fest For Beatles Fans 2014 )

Segment four of our tribute to Ringo Starr, shot during the Fest For Beatles Fans celebration, begins with host Michelle Joni Lapidos welcoming former Billy Joel/Slim King/BJ Kramer drummer Liberty DeVitto. DeVitto demonstrates two songs from the Joel album The…

Modern Drummer
Jun 27, 2014

Mark Hudson Ringo Tribute Video

In this video, drummer, producer/singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist Mark Hudson shares stories of producing Ringo and discusses how much Ringo's drumming was an influence on him. Hudson recalls how excited he was to play the original Abbey Road/Let It Be Ludwig…

Modern Drummer
Jun 19, 2014

Ringo Tribute with Danny Seraphine, Liberty DeVitto, and Carmine Appice Video!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bPPzpGZNh24 In our second tribute segment to Ringo Starr, we feature ex-Chicago/CTA founder Danny Seraphine, ex-Billy Joel/current Slim Kings’ drummer Liberty DeVitto, and Vanilla Fudge/Cactus/Rod Stewart legend Carmine Appice. Seraphine, who was in town for two shows at the Iridium in New…

Modern Drummer
Jun 12, 2014

Gregg Bissonette Joins Dixon Drums

Dixon Drums and Hardware has announced the addition of Los Angeles–based, Grammy-winning recording and touring drummer Gregg Bissonette to its artist program. According to Dixon, Bissonette’s choice of Dixon comes from their synergetic vision to advance the art of drumming…

Modern Drummer
Apr 17, 2014

Ringo Starr And His All Starr Band Announce Latin American Tour Dates

The Tour Concludes In U.S. With Two Dates At The Palms In Las Vegas Announcement comes on heels of Worldwide DVD Release "Ringo At The Ryman", featuring this current line up recorded live at the legendary Ryman Auditorium in Nashville on…

Modern Drummer
Apr 29, 2013

Gregg Bissonette Hosts First-Ever Drum Groove Camp March 15th - 17th in Thousand Oaks, California

Register now for this exclusive three-day, hands on drum camp and receive a free one-month subscription to DrumChannel.com. Be one of the first to register and receive Gregg's latest DVD Yesterday * Today * Tomorrow. Gregg Bissonette (Ringo Starr & His All…

Modern Drummer
Dec 28, 2012

Ringo Starr & His All Starr Band To Tour The Pacific Rim In 2013

Tour Comes On Heels Of 2012's North American Summer Dates And Features The Same Band: Steve Lukather (Toto), Gregg Rolie (Journey, Santana), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera, and Gregg Bissonette Ringo Starr announced that his All Starr…

Modern Drummer
Oct 18, 2012

Ringo Starr Art Exhibits To Show At Select Cities On 13th All Starr Tour

Ringo Starr is hitting the road this summer with his 13th All Starr Band, including Steve Lukather (Toto), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Mark Rivera, Gregg Rolie (Santana), Todd Rundgren, and Gregg Bissonette. In addition, a collection of his art, composed…

Modern Drummer
Jun 11, 2012

Announcing Ringo Starr & His 13th All Starr Band Featuring Steve Lukather (Toto), Gregg Rolie (Journey, Santana), Richard Page (Mr. Mister), Todd Rundgren, Mark Rivera and Gregg Bissonette

Ringo Starr announces his 13th All Starr Band, which will launch June 14, 2012 from Fallsview Casino in Niagara Falls, Ontario and conclude July 21, 2012 at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, California. New to the All Starrs are Steve Lukather (Toto)…

Modern Drummer
Feb 8, 2012

Dec Web Update News

L.A. session drummer Robin Diaz is an official member of Daughtry. You can hear Diaz on the band’s latest release, Break the Spell. For more, visit www.daughtryofficial.com. David Garfield has produced and reissued Brotherly Love, a solo project by Toto/session…

Modern Drummer
Dec 19, 2011

Web Update News

  John Tempesta is in the studio working on a new Cult record. For more on John go to moderndrummer-com.go-vip.net/2010/11/john-tempesta-2/. 311 have a new studio album out, Universal Pulse, produced by Bob Rock (Aerosmith, Metallica) and mixed by drummer Chad…

Modern Drummer
Sep 1, 2011
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