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Ringo Starr And Elton John With T. Rex (Video)
Check out this unusual clip from the Ringo Starr-directed 1972 film Born to Boogie. Primarily a T. Rex concert film, Born to Boogie also featured studio performances such as this one filmed at Apple Studios. Here Ringo and Elton…
Matt Halpern Improvised Grooves (Video)
Check out Modern Drummer’s July 2012 cover Star Matt Halpern of Periphery performing an improvised drum solo, which he posted on You Tube early last year. To obtain a digital copy of the July issue of MD, go to the…
Stephen Perkins Performs “Who Are You??? at Guitar Center Clinic (Video)
Check out this video of Jane’s Addiction’s Stephen Perkins conducting a Guitar Center Session. In the clip Stephen performs The Who’s “Who Are You,” paying homage to the late, great Keith Moon. And be sure to check out the latest…
Swingin’ the Clave: Advanced Exercises for Developing Independence (VIDEO)
July 2012 Jazz Drummer’s Workshop Swingin’ the Clave Advanced Exercises for Developing Independence by Steve Fidyk In jazz, the ride cymbal is the focal point for creating a flowing, swinging time feel. In Afro-Cuban music, the clave assumes this role.…
Focus Perform “Hocus Pocus??? Live on The Midnight Special in ’73
In this video from 1973, Dutch prog-rock band Focus performs the instrumental hit “Hocus Pocus” on The Midnight Special. Look for drummer Pierre van der Linden's succinct drum solos throughout the clip.
Shawn Pelton Performance at the 2010 Modern Drummer Festival (VIDEO)
Check out this clip featuring Shawn Pelton and the House of Diablo performing at the 2010 Modern Drummer Festival.
Edgar Winter Band Performs "Frankenstein" on The Old Grey Whistle Test
Watch this fantastic 1973 performance of the Edgar Winter Band performing "Frankenstein" on the British TV music show The Old Grey Whistle Test. Definitely stick around after the 4:11 mark, when drummer Chuck Ruff and Winter himself (on timbales and keyboards) duke…
Pete Lockett’s Rajasthan Collaboration: Percussion Breakdown Featuring Gafoor Khan and Kutla Khan
World-renowned percussionist Pete Lockett recently travelled to Rajasthan, India, to get to the heart and soul of the Indian folk music tradition. The trip led to a series of collaborative performances throughout the country, as well as across Europe.…
Gene Krupa/Buddy Rich Drum Battle on The Sammy Davis Jr. Show
Dig this clip from The Sammy Davis Show in 1966 featuring a drum battle between Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. Notice at 1:48 as Sammy, a drummer himself, chuckles at Buddy as he mimes Krupa’s crossover antics. Gene Krupa &…
Phil “NaturalPhil??? Johnson and DJ M-Squared Collaborate on “The Equalizer???
Watch B.B King All Star band drummer/musical director Phil “NaturalPhil” Johnson and DJ M-Squared’s collaboration on “The Equalizer” by Sam Spence in this YouTube video.
Mark Powers TEDxConcordiaUPortland Presentation
Drummer/educator Mark Powers recently delivered a fascinating presentation at TEDxConcordiaUPortland. TED is a nonprofit organization “devoted to ideas worth spreading” that was founded in 1984 to bring together people from the worlds of technology, entertainment, and design.
Luis Conte Discusses Playing a 6/8 Feel With Thomas Lang
In this video world-renowned percussionist Luis Conte and drum demon Thomas Lang, who, along with fusion pioneer Billy Cobham, have recently begun interactive lessons via ArtistWorks, demonstrate and discuss playing a 6/8 feel. Luis’s online lessons launch on April…
Gotye Mini Doc On the Making of His Hit Album, Making Mirrors
Check out this inside look at the making of drummer/leader Gotye’s album Making Mirrors, which features the international hit “Someone That I Used to Know.” Gotye is profiled in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, out now.…
The Who on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour 1967
Watch the entire performance of The Who on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour from September 16, 1967 in this amazing YouTube video gem. Pre-show, Keith Moon loaded one of his two bass drums with explosives. During the climax of “My Generation,” Moon kicked…
