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Jon Fishman: Phish Plays The Rolling Stones
by Michael Parillo In the cover story of the September issue of MD, out now, Phish drummer Jon Fishman holds court on topics ranging from the breakup and reunion of his band to how milking a cow can help you…
Vinnie Paul: Gearing Up
Exclusive ModernDrummer.com Interview by Dave Previ Hellyeah has been out on the road in support of its new record Stampede, which was released on July 13. This Texas-based band—featuring metal icon Vinnie Paul on drums—kicked off its tour in…
Caitlin Kalafus of Kicking Daisies
Hey, Modern Drummer friends! It’s seventeen-year-old Caitlin Kalafus here to share a little about myself, and how I got into playing the greatest instrument in the world! I currently play in the pop-rock group Kicking Daisies, but over my nine…
Paul Manousos’ Andrew Griffin
If I have an identity as a drummer, it’s “always play for the song.” For example, Paul Manousos’ current release, C’mon C’mon, one of the drumming projects I’ve done recently that I’m most proud of, required me to use my…
Andrea Centazzo: The Drummer As Composer, Inventor, Writer…Searcher
Andrea Centazzo is not only one of Italy’s most revered drummers, he is also an active composer, filmmaker, multimedia artist, writer, and inventor. He acquired U.S. citizenship in 2000 and is now a Los Angeles resident. His recordings include more…
Cliff Sarcona of As Tall As Lions
After drumming for seventeen years, I don’t consider myself to be a highly technical drummer. However, my early classical training and private study shine through from time to time, as rudiments can play a large role in making a particular…
Andrea Vadrucci: Super Mario Bros. YouTube Video
Hey, what’s up, MD world! What a great honor to be here today! My name is Andrea Vadrucci (aka Vadrum), from Italy. Some of you might know me for my drumming videos on YouTube—the Super Mario Bros. theme, and classical-music…
Dave Weckl: Continuously Astounding
In April of 1984, Modern Drummer ran an “Up And Coming” article on a young drummer from St. Louis who’d just landed his first high-profile gig, on the Simon & Garfunkel reunion tour. His name was Dave Weckl. He came…
Enrico Calvano of At The Soundawn
Ciao, MD readers! Let me just savor this moment…. Wow! I could never imagine, not even in my wildest dreams of glory as a teenage drummer, that one day I’d have been given the chance to write a blog for…
Rat Scabies: The Damned’s Explosive Drummer
When it comes to punk bands, the Damned may be the most influential of them all, and their original drummer Rat Scabies among the most stylishly destructive sticksmen ever. Formed in 1976 in the U.K., the Damned is credited as…
Rashied Ali : Coltrane’s Free Thinker
Rashied Ali was one of the progenitors of “free jazz” drumming, a stylization in which the typical guidelines and expectations of time and meter are ignored in favor of a looser approach that seeks to incorporate ideas of rhythm, melody,…
Joey Cassata of ZO2 and Z Rock
Hey, Modern Drummer readers! Thanks for taking time to read my blog. My name is Joey Cassata, and I’m from the band ZO2 and the TV show Z Rock. We’re from Brooklyn, New York, and I’m currently on the road,…
Pat Gesualdo: Drum Therapy Zone
Developing Drumming Milestones Numerous psychologists, medical doctors, occupational therapists, behavioral therapists, physical therapists, and school teachers throughout the world are certified drum therapists, and use Drum Therapy to help children and adults manage the effects of a number of disabilities.…
Adolfo “Fofi??? Lancha of Sabado Gigante/Don Francisco Presents
I was born in Cuba, and at an early age I was mesmerized by the rhythms of the comparsa on the streets. After seeing the movie Don’t Knock The Rock, featuring Little Richard and Bill Haley & the Comets, I…
