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 | Drumming On TV
A Selected Timeline
In celebration of the great, sometimes groundbreaking drumming performances of TV's golden age, we present highlights along the illustrious Drumming On TV timeline.
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 | Paul Shaffer
A Different View
The longtime Letterman bandleader and keyboardist chats with MD about some of his favorite drummers.
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 | Brian Delaney
Guiding The New New York Dolls (November 2009 Issue)
His current gig may not call for much in the way of subtlety, but the well-rounded drummer knows how to tailor his touch to suit each project.
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 | Eric Harland
Always Ready To Receive The Muse (November 2009 Issue)
One of the baddest cats on today’s jazz scene talks technique, ruminates on odd meters, and tips his cap to Tony.
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 | Branford Marsalis
On Jeff Watts (October 2009 Issue)
Since 1981, saxophonist Branford Marsalis has been at Tain’s side, providing material, inspiration, and employment. Here’s Branford’s take on his longtime crony.
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 | Neil Peart
More Reasons To Love (October 2009 Issue)
Mastodon's Brann Dailor, Slavior's Mark Zonder, and the Flaming Lips' Steven Drozd on why Rush's drummer rules.
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 | Jim Chapin
Remembering Jim Chapin, 1919-2009 (October 2009 Issue)
Remembering Jim Chapin
1919–2009
The venerable drum teacher passed away this July 4, leaving behind thousands of acolytes–and a million great stories
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 | Dave Witte
Municipal Waste and Burnt By The Sun Drummer Dave Witte: Exclusive In-The-Studio Performance (October 2009 Issue)
When photographer Scott Kincaid shot Municipal Waste drummer Dave Witte for the October issue of Modern Drummer, he brought along his video camera and filmed Dave playing along to two tracks. Here Dave gives us the rundown of his approach to tracks by Municipal Waste and Burnt By The Sun:
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 | Brian Tichy
Speed-Baggin’ (September 2009 Issue)
Billy Idol/Foreigner drummer Brian Tichy recently rediscovered his longtime obsession with getting into shape by using a speed bag. How, what, why? Let’s find out.
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 | Dave Lombardo
Metal And The Unconscious State (September 2009 Issue)
When it comes to recording, sometimes less is more. And sometimes, less results in an out-of-body experience…
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 | Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp
Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Campers Testify! (September 2009 Issue)
The Los Angeles Rock ’N’ Roll Fantasy Camp held this past spring was a huge success and marked the eleventh camp session overall. The gang celebrated in high style, with a star roster of counselors and a killer drum jam. Here, a few campers reflect on their rocking experiences. For more, check out the September Backbeats in Modern Drummer magazine.
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 | Stephen Perkins
Jane's Addiction (August 2009 Issue)
Talking with Perkins, you get the vibe that the L.A.–based rocker's life is way more than hitting the skins for the duration of a show or recording session.
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 | Secrets Of Motown
The Tracks Of Their Drums (August 2009 Issue)
To go with August's Motown feature, we offer this reprint of a 1999 MD story that examines the way Uriel Jones, Benny Benjamin, and Pistol Allen got those hit-making drum tones.
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