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Henry Adler : Legendary Drum Teacher

Drumming pioneer, music retailer, author, and teacher Henry Alder was born in New York on June 28, 1915. His first professional playing job took place when he was fifteen years old at the Belmar Hotel in New Jersey. He subsequently…

Modern Drummer
Feb 4, 2011

Robert Ortiz of Escape The Fate

Right now our band Escape The Fate is really excited about our self-titled album on DGC/Interscope Records. I feel strongly that this album is going to do things for rock and music in general that people have been wanting for…

Modern Drummer
Feb 4, 2011

Blake Allison of Egypt Central

Hey, MD readers! I’m here to talk about the latest single from Egypt Central, “White Rabbit.” This is the title track off our sophomore record. We’re extremely excited about this record and single and we hope you all enjoy it.…

Modern Drummer
Feb 4, 2011

Bill Bruford: The Autobiography

The Reasons To Love feature in the March 2011 issue of Modern Drummer is dedicated to progressive-rock and jazz-fusion icon Bill Bruford, who’s recently released his autobiography. Watch Bill talk about his fascinating new book here: https://youtu.be/6wS72k3zCBQ

Modern Drummer
Jan 28, 2011

Buddy Harman: The Original Country Drummer

Before Buddy Harman, there was no drumset on country music recordings. A true groundbreaker in the annals of drumming, after opeing up Nashville to the concept, Harmon went on to make nearly 20,000 records, including a plethora of hits with…

Modern Drummer
Jan 25, 2011
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Richard Bravo — Arranger/Performer

Hello, Modern Drummer readers! My name is Richard Bravo, and I’d to let you know about the latest projects I have been blessed to work on. I was born in Venezuela, and after spending my early years in Orlando, Florida,…

Modern Drummer
Jan 25, 2011

Tony “Thunder??? Smith: Lou Reed’s Sensitive Powerhouse

(March 2011 Issue) by Rich Mangicaro Tony “Thunder” Smith is one happy guy. Ever since I first met him over twenty years ago, I’ve found that joy and excitement just emanate from him when he’s talking about music. He couldn’t…

Modern Drummer
Jan 24, 2011

Chris Pennie: Get Good: Studio Sounds

The March 2011 issue’s “Get Good: Studio Sounds” feature concerns itself with helping you get the drum sounds that you have in your head onto the final recording. Among the experts we spoke to were Steven Nistor, who’s recorded with…

Modern Drummer
Jan 24, 2011

Double Bass Substitute, Part 1: 16th Notes

March 2010 Rock ’n’ Jazz Clinic Double Bass Substitute Part 1: 16th Notes by Mike Johnston Watch Mike Johnston demonstrate exercises from part 1 of his Double Bass Substitute article.    

Modern Drummer
Jan 24, 2011

Jason Ganberg of Purple Melon

Hey, MD readers! I’m Jason Ganberg of the British rock band Purple Melon. Just dropping you guys a few lines about what I’ve been up to out in L.A. and how everything has developed for me since I started drumming…

Modern Drummer
Jan 20, 2011

Brandon Mullen of The New Stylistics

Hi, everyone! My name is Brandon “D’Erick Anthony” Mullen, and I was born in Trenton, New Jersey, in May of 1985. God has blessed me with this gift of music since the age of four. Allow me to tell you…

Modern Drummer
Jan 18, 2011

John Keane — Session Drummer

Hey, Modern Drummers! For those of you who aren’t familiar with my playing, I was a session drummer on a number of records back in the late ’80s and early ’90s (Richard Marx, Indigo Girls, Stephen Bishop, Kenny G, Cher).…

Modern Drummer
Jan 14, 2011
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Paul Wertico: Prolific And Profound With Metheny And Beyond

(From the June 2010 issue of Modern Drummer magazine) Paul Wertico first grabbed the world’s attention as a member of jazz guitarist Pat Metheny’s group, with whom he recorded ten CDs and won seven Grammys between 1983 and 2001. Other…

Modern Drummer
Jan 10, 2011

Adventures Of Power’s Ari Gold

Go ahead, say it: “My name is ___ ____, and I am an air-drummer!” You know it’s true. Even Neil Peart pounded magazines on his bed long before he ever had a drumset. As for me, my name is Ari…

Modern Drummer
Jan 10, 2011
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