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On The Beat with Grammy Winning Producer-Drummer-Guitarist-Songwriter Clif Magness
Hi MD. My love affair with drums began in my mother’s car. When I was around six years old, I was pounding away “Wipe Out” on the headrest when she decided then and there to rush me into drum lessons.…
Drummer/Programmer/Producer Steven Wolf
"Chops are impressive, but a deep groove will give people an emotional reaction and that’s what will leave a bigger impression, especially when it comes to getting work." We had so much more to talk to Steve about that we’re…
Session Drummer/Programmer Steven Wolf
My name is Steven Wolf, although most people refer to me as just Wolf. I wear many musical hats, so you may know my name from any number of places. For those of you who don’t know me, I’m a…
Kenny Aronoff: In Constant Demand
Kenny Aronoff is one of the world’s busiest session and touring drummers, working with a hugely impressive list of major artists including John Fogerty, Smashing Pumpkins, Melissa Etheridge, Rod Stewart, Avril Lavigne, Willie Nelson, and the gig he first came…
Rodney Howard Talks Shop (Video)
Rodney Howard talks about the gear he uses with Avril Lavigne, Gavin DeGraw, and Regina Spektor. Video by Sayre Berman.
Avril Lavigne's Rodney Howard
Yo, MD! A lot going on these days! As of late last year, I finished up a world tour and DVD with Avril Lavigne. Earlier this year was the release of Tall Stories, a recording I did with ex-Journey frontman…
Rodney Howard on Tour
Touring extensively with Gavin DeGraw, Regina Spektor, and most recently Avril Lavigne, drummer Rodney Howard plays a lot of TV gigs. “What’s different about playing a TV show is that you have three minutes to put across the beginning, middle,…