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Ringo Starr's 83rd Birthday Celebration: Photos + Recap
Ringo Starr celebrated his 83rd birthday at his Peace & Love Statue in Beverly Hills, California on Friday, July 7th. This marks the third year the celebration has taken place there — prior to 2020, a public celebration took place…
Modern Drummer's 2023 Reader's Poll: Vote Now
Modern Drummer's 45th annual Reader's Poll is now open! You'll get a chance to vote for your favorite drummers across a myriad of genres, from jazz fusion to metal, up-and-coming talents to all around superstars. Every year there are new…
Sonic Temple Festival 2023: Recap + Photo Gallery
Festival season for Danny Wimmer Presents (DWP) continued with Sonic Temple Art & Music Festival (formerly Rock On the Range) throughout Memorial Day weekend (5/25-5/28). The festival returned to the Historic Crew Stadium in Columbus, OH after a three-year hiatus…
Gretsch's 140th Anniversary Concert in NYC: Photo Gallery
On May 23rd, 2023, Gretsch drums returned to New York City for a remarkable 140th anniversary celebration. The South Carolina-based drum company organized a special one-night-only concert at The Cutting Room in New York City to honor the rich history…
Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp Announces July Edition in NYC
If you've ever wanted to live out your rockstar dreams, Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp is here to make that possible. Taking place in New York City, Rock'n'Roll Fantasy Camp will go down from July 13th-16th, 2023. You'll have an opportunity to…
Terri Lyne Carrington's Debut TLC & Friends To Receive First-Ever Wide Release
Terri Lynn Carrington, photo by Bob Campbell Accomplished drummer and Modern Drummer's April 2023 cover star Terri Lyne Carrington will be giving her 1981 debut, TLC & Friends, a wide release for the first time. The album will hit streaming…
Josh Freese is Foo Fighters' New Live Drummer
Josh Freese, photo via Veeps Josh Freese has been revealed as Foo Fighters' new live drummer. Foo Fighters confirmed Freese's involvement on Sunday during a pre-tour livestream called "Foo Fighters: Preparing Music For Concerts." Freese steps into the role previously…
New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2023: Recap + Photo Gallery
The New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival returned to the N.O. Fairgrounds Race Course and Slots for two weekends — April 28th-30th and May 4th-7th. The festival brought together a staggering 460,000 people over both weekends. There were many highlights…
Zildjian Celebrates 400 Years With Stellar Anniversary Concerts: Recap + Photos
Herlin Riley (photo by Alex Kluft) Zildjian, the world’s oldest musical instrument brand, turns 400 this year. To celebrate, the cymbal manufacturers hosted two unique events: One at the Baked Potato in Los Angeles, CA in early March and one…
The All-Star Tribute Concert For Dino Danelli Was a Memorable Reflection on His Legacy: Review
Dino Danelli Tribute Concert (photo by Lisa Girouard) Without a doubt, Dino Danelli has held an iconic status among drummers world-wide. His style, showmanship and groove were often attempted but never equaled. The “Legend” of Dino was as large,…
Carl Palmer "Feeling Really Good" Following Heart Surgery
Photo by Alex Kluft Carl Palmer is "feeling really good" after undergoing heart surgery. The Emerson, Lake & Palmer drummer recently underwent an atrial fibrillation ablation to fix an irregular heartbeat. In a Facebook post, he thanked fans for their…
Gretsch Drums Announces 140th Anniversary Concert in New York City
140 years ago in Brooklyn, NY, Gretsch Drums were born, and on May 23rd, 2023, the South Carolina-based drum company is returning to the Big Apple for a big celebration. Gretsch has announced a special one-night-only concert at The Cutting…
Bill Kreutzmann Sitting Out of Dead & Company's Final Tour
Photo by C Flanigan/Getty Image Dead & Company will embark on their final tour without drummer Bill Kreutzmann. "After many long discussions and some good old-fashioned soul searching, we are letting you know that our brother Bill Kreutzmann will not…
How to Get Tickets to MANÁ's 2023 Tour
MANÁ are bringing their "México Lindo Y Querido" tour to North America. "Get ready, we’re coming with a brand new production and all our hits," the band shared in a statement. "We’re excited to be back on the road and…
