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New Autobiography by Kiss Drummer Peter Criss
Founding Kiss drummer Peter Criss’s new autobiography, Makeup to Breakup, tells the colorful tale of his life, from the streets of Brooklyn to the social clubs of New York City to the heights of rock ’n’ roll success and excess.…
DrumSkull Drums Sege Seges
These galvanized steel attachments add a bit of rattle to a djembe’s sound and also increase the overall volume and projection. Unlike traditional African sege seges, these are adorned with colorful rings rather than standard silver metal versions. Made in…
Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp Las Vegas
October 10-14, 2012 Mark Farner and Bruce Kulick added to the October Las Vegas Rock Camp. We're proud to welcome back the legendary Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad and guitar legend Bruce Kulick (KISS) will also be here. Featured…
Pete Zimmer New York Shows
Pete Zimmer Quintet: Pete Zimmer, drums; Mike DiRubbo, alto sax; Peter Bernstein, guitar; Toru Dodo, piano; David Wong, bass. Thursday, September 20, 2012 at Smalls Jazz Club, 183 W. 10th St., New York, NY. 9:30 P.M. & 11 P.M. $20…
Mapex B1000 Boom Stand and S1000 Snare Stand
The B1000 boom stand features a new tilter/lock system that allows cymbals to be positioned easily. Boom-arm positioning and adjustments are simplified by using a single wing nut, and the arm can be secured in place by the use of…
Led Zeppelin 2007 Reunion Concert Out Soon in Multiple Video and Audio formats
On December 10, 2007, founding Led Zeppelin members John Paul Jones, Jimmy Page, and Robert Plant, joined by late Zep drummer John Bonham’s son Jason, headlined a concert at London’s O2 Arena in tribute to their dear friend, Atlantic Records…
Marvin McQuitty Jr Memorial Service and Memorial Fund
A memorial service for Marvin McQuitty Jr will be held on Monday, September 17, 2012 at 11AM at Grace Church of Humble in Houston, Texas. McQuitty passed away on September 11, 2012. Those interested can donate to the Marvin…
Marvin McQuitty Passes
Drummer Marvin McQuitty, who collaborated with everyone from the gospel artists Fred Hammond and Israel & New Breed to the pop stars Stevie Wonder and Jessica Simpson, passed away this week at age forty-six. MD sends condolences to his family…
Sabian 17" Holy China
The Holy China, which is now available as a smaller 17" model, features a higher profile to raise the pitch, holes for increased volume and sustain, and a large unfinished bell for cut and durability. The 17" cymbal was designed…
Sabian "Cymbal Vote" Back For 2013!
Throughout September and October, drummers around the world will get to decide which new cymbals Sabian will release in 2013 – but this time around, many of you will be able to play them in person before you vote! Sets…
Los Angeles Drum Services Officially Opens
LADS founders Bobby Boos and Chris Achzet After a quiet opening in late 2010 and building its clientele to include major-name players Taku Hirano (Cirque Du Soliel/MJ Immortal tour), Kevin Ricard (Tonight Show), and Keith Harris (Black Eyed Peas), Los…
ProMark And Evans Offer Holiday Bundle
Buy a Brick of ProMark Hickory 5A Wood Sticks and Get a FREE Evans Coated 14” G1 Snare Drum Head, Available while Supplies Last! ProMark drumsticks and Evans drumheads announce a new bundle only available for the 2012 Holiday Season.…
Legendary Drummer Chico Hamilton Continues Monthly Concert Series At NYC's DROM
As evidenced on his latest recording Revelation (Joyous Shout!), 90 year-old drummer/leader Forestorn “Chico” Hamilton is still creating vivid, positive, uplifting, and relevant music. Saluted by the Kennedy Center as a "Living Jazz Legend", and appointed to the President’s Council…
Montreal Drum Fest Celebrates its 20th Year
The Montreal Drum Fest is celebrating its twentieth anniversary this October 20 and 21. Saturday, October 20th, 2012 Dave Weckl Keith Carlock Pedrito Martinez Group The Drumbassadors (René Creemers & Wim DeVries) Magella Cormier/Eric Boudreault Duo Brad Park (The Badnutbeats) and…
