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Allen Blickle of Baroness

When I began playing drums around the age of nine, I had no intention of becoming a professional musician. I fell in love with music because it enabled me to convey emotion via the act of crafting sounds and the…

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Jul 12, 2012

NYC Independent Drummer Chad Elrod

I like things that are simple. I try to be as simple as possible in the decisions I make as a musician. But something I’ve discovered: This isn’t simple at all! It’s actually really difficult. This idea of simplicity not…

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Jul 11, 2012

Clyde Davis of the Ex Senators

Hey, everybody. My name is Clyde Davis, and I play drums with the Ex Senators, out of Chicago. I want to start off by saying thank you to Modern Drummer for this opportunity to share some of who I am…

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Jul 9, 2012

Luke Johnson of Lostprophets

Hey, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Luke Johnson, and I play drums in the band Lostprophets, from Wales, U.K. We’re currently touring our fifth studio album, Weapons, which was produced in L.A. by Ken Andrews. Ken was in the…

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Jul 6, 2012

Jordan Plosky of Big Time Rush

Hi there! First off, thanks to Modern Drummer for letting me introduce myself to its audience. My name is Jordan Plosky. Originally from New York, I now live in Los Angeles with my wife, daughter, and dog. I currently play…

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Jul 5, 2012
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Aaron Carruthers of Longreef

G’day, Modern Drummer readers! It’s Aaron Carruthers here, from the band Longreef. I’d like to say a big thanks to Modern Drummer for giving me the opportunity to tell you all what’s going on with Longreef at the moment. Where…

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Jul 2, 2012

Aaron Latos of These United States

Friend and drum mentor Ray Rizzo got offered the gig with a killer band that plays 150 to 200 shows a year. He recommended me instead. Dream come true? You bet! A learning experience in ways I didn’t expect? Even…

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Jun 29, 2012

Corey Pierce of God Forbid

Hello, this is Corey Pierce from God Forbid, here to once again be given the amazing opportunity of being represented on moderndrummer.com. I’ve enjoyed many years of performing, with six studio albums and over a decade of touring; Modern Drummer…

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Jun 28, 2012

Pat Gerasia of Fusebox Poet

Hello, MD readers! My name is Pat Gerasia, and I play drums in the band Fusebox Poet from Charlotte, North Carolina. I’m very thankful to have this opportunity to tell you about my band and what makes me a unique…

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Jun 27, 2012

Ken Koudelka of Lillian Axe

Hello, fellow Modern Drummer loyalists, Ken Koudelka from Louisiana Music Hall of Fame members Lillian Axe here. I was born and raised in Fairbanks, Alaska, and I started playing drums at the age of thirteen. My major influences are John…

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Jun 26, 2012

Matt Thompson of Legacy of Disorder

Some LOD history: In 2008 I received a call from Sterling Winfield to play drums on a CD for LOD, who had come to Texas to record their debut at Nomad Studios in Dallas. They were nice folks, and after…

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Jun 22, 2012

Rico Rodriguez of PK

The folks at Modern Drummer gave me the freedom to write about whatever I want on this here blog. I fought the temptation to write about my desire for the creation of a sequel to the movie Nacho Libre, my…

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Jun 21, 2012
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Mathias Künzli

Hi, dear MD readers! My name is Mathias Künzli, and this, my first blog, will be my introduction to many of you. I am an NYC-based freelance drummer/percussionist currently playing with Regina Spektor, Tall Tall Trees, Nina Violet, and Rashanim,…

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Jun 20, 2012

Bruce Cox of Fred Wesley and the New JBs

Spring is here, and with it the reawakening of the greenery. The music scene is coming back to life as well. This past winter has been a bit slow but productive. I’ve taken advantage of the calm pace to finally…

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Jun 15, 2012
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