December 1984 – Volume 8 • Number 12
Articles in December 1984
The Drummer's Dream
A good friend of mine, named Ron Behr, once asked me if I had ever experienced the "drummer's dream." I wasn't sure if I had or not until he explained a recurring dream that he has had for some time.…
December 1984 - Volume 8 • Number 12
Terry Bozzio, Omar Hakim, Ian Paice, Buddy Rich, Tristan Fry, Rick Allen, Steve Smith, Gina Schock, Bobby Blotzer
Tristan Fry — Modest Virtuoso
There is a slight problem of perspective when writing about the achievements of Tristan Fry. He manages to have three successful careers, all as a drummer/percussionist, running simultaneously, and he is still only in his early 30s. Tristan joined the…
Allen Herman
Eight times a week from 1978 to 1981, an extraordinary feat of drumming took place at a Broadway theater. A Broadway show drummer sat behind an elevated drumset up on stage and re-created the artistry, excitement, and magic of Gene…
Omar Hakim — Going For The Feeling
WEATHER Report reaches the part in "D Waltz" where they bring it down real low. The drummer is smoothly and effortlessly executing a feather-light roll pattern between the hi-hat and snare, catching all the synth and sax accents with his…