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  • Instead of waxing poetic about what metal drumming living legend Dave Lombardo does behind the kit–you know, those punishing 16th-note kicks at rapid-fire tempos, incredible runs across his half-dozen rack toms, spastic patterns, and awe-inspiring phrases–it might be better to start off telling you what Lombardo doesn’t do...0July 15, 2006

    Dave Lombardo: Return Of The King

    Instead of waxing poetic about what metal drumming living legend Dave Lombardo does behind the kit–you know, those punishing 16th-note kicks at rapid-fire tempos, incredible runs across his half-dozen rack toms, spastic patterns, and awe-inspiring phrases–it might be better to start off telling you what Lombardo doesn’t do…

  • In 2001, Barry Kerch’s audition for Shinedown consisted of going into the studio, laying down tracks, and seeing what stuck. Within the tryout he performed the band’s eventual single, “45.”0July 15, 2006

    Barry Kerch of Shinedown

    In 2001, Barry Kerch’s audition for Shinedown consisted of going into the studio, laying down tracks, and seeing what stuck. Within the tryout he performed the band’s eventual single, “45.”

  • For Motion City Soundtrack’s Tony Thaxton, his drumming career has gone full circle–at least in one sense. Growing up in Virginia as a budding drummer, Thaxton would often find himself behind a kit with a pair of headphones, playing along to his favorite records....0July 15, 2006

    Motion City Soundtrack’s Tony Thaxton

    For Motion City Soundtrack’s Tony Thaxton, his drumming career has gone full circle–at least in one sense. Growing up in Virginia as a budding drummer, Thaxton would often find himself behind a kit with a pair of headphones, playing along to his favorite records….

  • Speaking with the fifty-three-year-old Copeland at his Brentwood, California studio about good times past and present, the drummer/composer/father of “fifty kids” is typically erudite and humorous. Preparing for a tour with Gizmo and a Bonnaroo performance with Oysterhead, Copeland discusses drumming technique, his love for “borrowed chest hair” music, the origin of his remarkable style (and how to develop your own), wiffle midgets, and his search for the “magic drum.”...0June 15, 2006

    Stewart Copeland: Staring Down the Future

    Speaking with the fifty-three-year-old Copeland at his Brentwood, California studio about good times past and present, the drummer/composer/father of “fifty kids” is typically erudite and humorous. Preparing for a tour with Gizmo and a Bonnaroo performance with Oysterhead, Copeland discusses drumming technique, his love for “borrowed chest hair” music, the origin of his remarkable style (and how to develop your own), wiffle midgets, and his search for the “magic drum.”…

  • The very beautiful and talented singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb talks drums on MD Online....0June 1, 2006

    An Interview with Lisa Loeb

    The very beautiful and talented singer/songwriter Lisa Loeb talks drums on MD Online….

  • New York City drummer Rich Pagano is way more than just a member of the hippest Beatle cover band you'll ever hear. He's also an accomplished singer and producer. As we journey through Rich's MD Online interview, we’ll learn that not only does he do a stellar job of providing the Lennon vocals and Ringo drumming with the popular Fab Faux, he's done some producing and playing with some of our industry's finest. 0February 1, 2006

    Rich Pagano

    New York City drummer Rich Pagano is way more than just a member of the hippest Beatle cover band you’ll ever hear. He’s also an accomplished singer and producer. As we journey through Rich’s MD Online interview, we’ll learn that not only does he do a stellar job of providing the Lennon vocals and Ringo drumming with the popular Fab Faux, he’s done some producing and playing with some of our industry’s finest.

  • Not many people get to do exactly what they love and get paid for it - much less with two of the biggest artists in the world. Mickey Curry toured and recorded with Hall & Oates at the peak of their career, laying down a solid backbeat with perfect feel and emotion. 0October 19, 2005

    Mickey Curry

    Not many people get to do exactly what they love and get paid for it – much less with two of the biggest artists in the world. Mickey Curry toured and recorded with Hall & Oates at the peak of their career, laying down a solid backbeat with perfect feel and emotion.

  • Mark Hudson has the coolest job in the world right now, because he gets to be in a band with a Beatle. The reason Mark became a musician [he started on drums] was because he wanted to be like his hero, Ringo Starr.0September 19, 2005

    Mark Hudson

    Mark Hudson has the coolest job in the world right now, because he gets to be in a band with a Beatle. The reason Mark became a musician [he started on drums] was because he wanted to be like his hero, Ringo Starr.

  • Les Claypool sat down with <i>MD</i> Online to discuss an impressive partner in rhythm, his new bandmate in Oysterhead: Stewart Copeland.0September 19, 2005

    Web Exclusive Interview: Les Claypool

    Les Claypool sat down with MD Online to discuss an impressive partner in rhythm, his new bandmate in Oysterhead: Stewart Copeland.

  • The first time I watched Brian Tichy play was a few years ago, at a tiny club in Queens, New York. At the time, Brian was doing some dates with ex-Deep Purple bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes. He reminded me of John Bonham - not only in his style of playing, but in his appearance.0September 19, 2005

    Brian Tichy

    The first time I watched Brian Tichy play was a few years ago, at a tiny club in Queens, New York. At the time, Brian was doing some dates with ex-Deep Purple bassist/vocalist Glenn Hughes. He reminded me of John Bonham – not only in his style of playing, but in his appearance.

  • Allison Miller's playing career is all about balance these days. First, she's the drummer in alternative-pop diva Natalie Merchant's band. She's also the drummer of choice for jazz keyboardist Rachel Z, touring behind her trio's tribute to Wayne Shorter, On The Milky Way Express (Tone Center). And Miller recently cut an album with tenor sax player Virginia Mayhew, with Kenny Barron, Harvie S, and Adam Cruz....0August 15, 2005

    Allison Miller

    Allison Miller’s playing career is all about balance these days. First, she’s the drummer in alternative-pop diva Natalie Merchant’s band. She’s also the drummer of choice for jazz keyboardist Rachel Z, touring behind her trio’s tribute to Wayne Shorter, On The Milky Way Express (Tone Center). And Miller recently cut an album with tenor sax player Virginia Mayhew, with Kenny Barron, Harvie S, and Adam Cruz….

  • This article is an excerpt from the 09/2005 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Check your newsstands today to read the full article. by Billy Amendola Out of all the reality TV shows on the air, American Idol has risen above and beyond to become a cultural phenomenon. In the few years the show has been...0July 24, 2005

    Teddy Campbell

    This article is an excerpt from the 09/2005 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Check your newsstands today to read the full article. by Billy Amendola Out of all the reality TV shows on the air, American Idol has risen above and beyond to become a cultural phenomenon. In the few years the show has been…

  • Storming out of Tulsa, Oklahoma with their major-label debut, Middle Of Nowhere, featuring the "Can't get it out of my head" hit "MMMBop," drummer Zac Hanson and his brothers Isaac and Taylor became the biggest-selling teen idols of 1997. Zac, only eleven years old at the time, found himself a superstar overnight.0July 19, 2005

    Zac Hanson

    Storming out of Tulsa, Oklahoma with their major-label debut, Middle Of Nowhere, featuring the “Can’t get it out of my head” hit “MMMBop,” drummer Zac Hanson and his brothers Isaac and Taylor became the biggest-selling teen idols of 1997. Zac, only eleven years old at the time, found himself a superstar overnight.

  • Tommy Lee is in a great mood, and he has every reason to be. His new CD, appropriately titled Never A Dull Moment, has just been released, and it's off the hook! We recently caught up with Tommy while preparing for his upcoming tour.0July 19, 2005

    Tommy Lee

    Tommy Lee is in a great mood, and he has every reason to be. His new CD, appropriately titled Never A Dull Moment, has just been released, and it’s off the hook! We recently caught up with Tommy while preparing for his upcoming tour.

  • Steve Jordan has accomplished more in his drumming career than he ever could have imagined. Of the big names he played with, a short list would include Ashford & Simpson, Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, The Pretenders, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, B.B. King, David Sanborn, Tom Scott, and The Blues Brothers...0July 19, 2005

    Steve Jordan Interview

    Steve Jordan has accomplished more in his drumming career than he ever could have imagined. Of the big names he played with, a short list would include Ashford & Simpson, Chuck Berry, Keith Richards, Sheryl Crow, Stevie Nicks, The Pretenders, James Taylor, Bob Dylan, B.B. King, David Sanborn, Tom Scott, and The Blues Brothers…

  • At an age where most would be settling back and reaping the rewards of their major accomplishments in life, Richard Starkey, better known to the world as Ringo Starr, is not even thinking about slowing down. In fact, he’s exactly where he wants to be at this stage of his life, happy just being a...0July 19, 2005

    Web Exclusive Interview: Ringo Starr

    At an age where most would be settling back and reaping the rewards of their major accomplishments in life, Richard Starkey, better known to the world as Ringo Starr, is not even thinking about slowing down. In fact, he’s exactly where he wants to be at this stage of his life, happy just being a…

  • Growing up on a mix of R&B, pop, rock, and country, David Northrup, originally from Syracuse New York, moved south in the early '90s playing sessions and gigging the Florida club scene. One of those gigs led him to meeting and working with ace session guitarist Les Dudek...0July 19, 2005

    David Northrup

    Growing up on a mix of R&B, pop, rock, and country, David Northrup, originally from Syracuse New York, moved south in the early ’90s playing sessions and gigging the Florida club scene. One of those gigs led him to meeting and working with ace session guitarist Les Dudek…

  • Damien Fahey has a dilemma: These days he's having a difficult time finding the time to play his drums. You see, Damien hosts one of MTV's most popular shows, Total Request Live, which airs weekdays at 5:00 P.M. EST to an audience of 50 million viewers.0July 19, 2005

    Damien Fahey

    Damien Fahey has a dilemma: These days he’s having a difficult time finding the time to play his drums. You see, Damien hosts one of MTV’s most popular shows, Total Request Live, which airs weekdays at 5:00 P.M. EST to an audience of 50 million viewers.

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