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Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
Justin Benner of Hawk Nelson
Hello, MD readers! It’s Justin Benner from the band, Hawk Nelson. It’s been five years since I last submitted a blog entry, and there have been tons of changes in my world since then. Aside from becoming a dad in…
Rick Van Horn of Jay and the Americans
It seems incredible to me, but as May 2013 closes I’m celebrating five years in the drum chair for Jay and the Americans. And let me tell you, it’s been a wild five years. For those of you wondering, “Why…
Jesse Marquardt of Winslow
What’s up, MD! My name is Jesse Marquardt, and I am the drummer for the soul-rock band Winslow. I’m generally not much of a writer, but I jumped at the chance to share my story and thoughts in such an…
Billy Cadden of the Postelles
Hello, MD readers. My name is Billy Cadden, and I play in a band from New York City called the Postelles. I’ve been playing drums for about eleven years and have been perusing issues of Modern Drummer and checking out…
Bruce Becker
Greetings, fellow drummers. Bruce Becker here. I am currently residing in Los Angeles and have been recording and gigging with my brother David for thirty years. I am very involved in teaching as well. I spent a long period of…
Jason Sutter of Marilyn Manson
Hey gang! Jason Sutter here. I am heading out on tour again with Marilyn Manson and wanted to drop a line as to what I’ve been up to since I last caught up with Modern Drummer in a 2010 magazine…
Mack Longpre of Chloe Charles
Greetings from Toronto! My name is Mack Longpre. I’m a twenty-four-year-old drummer and baseball enthusiast who holds Tim Horton’s coffee and baked goods close to my heart. I’d love to take this opportunity to share a bit about myself and…
Nick Krivchenia of Armed With Legs
Most people could care less about what it means to be passionate and creative in the world of music. Even fewer musicians put this passion and creativity into practice with the songs/pieces they are creating. Drummers can’t get away from…
Jamey Tate
Hi, MD readers. My name is Jamey Tate, and I am a Los Angeles–based studio and touring drummer. Having been a Modern Drummer reader for as long as I can remember, it’s truly an honor to join in and write…
Ruston Grosse of Surgeon
I have always been surrounded by music. My father had an amazing five-octave vocal range, and my mother was a shredding Flamenco guitarist. I guess you could say music is in my blood. I remember the exact moment that I…
Dwayne Scott of Alabaster
Hi, MD readers! I still have my very first issue of Modern Drummer—February 1989. Bill Bruford is on the cover. The first song I ever learned to play as a very young kid is in that issue, “Pour Some Sugar…
Deacon Washington of Ghostwork
After many years of touring, recording, and being a hired gun in all manners of playing situations, I’ve finally met my match—fronting my own band from behind the kit while handling lead vocal duty. I had arrived at that pivotal…
Manny Kellough of Billy Preston
Hello, Modern Drummer readers. My name is Manny Kellough, and I would like to welcome you to my first blog on the MD website. Let me tell you a bit about my background. I was born and raised in Los…
Fred Eltringham
Hey, everybody! Fred Eltringham here. First of all, I have been playing drums with Sheryl Crow for the past year and absolutely loving it. I have some really cool stuff happening, so I thought I would share it with all…
