Follow Us
The Modern Drummer App
-
Sign up for our Email Newsletters
Recent on MD
-
Archive of News
-
Crowded House Drummer Peter Jones Passes
Peter Jones, who played drums with Crowded House (“Don’t Dream It’s Over,” “Something So Strong,” “Weather With You”) in the mid-’90s, has passed away.
-
Vinnie Colaiuta Officially Joins Ludwig
The Ludwig Drum Company has announced the addition of Vinnie Colaiuta to its family of drum and hardware endorsers. (continue reading)
-
Yamaha Announces Sounds Of Summer 2012 Camp Season Roster
Yamaha is pleased to announce its 2012 Sounds Of Summer (SOS) Program. An integral part of the continuing education of thousands of percussion students nationwide, the Yamaha SOS program connects developing musicians with some of the top names in marching percussion. (continue reading)
-
Love Your Drums Fundraiser For Dennis Stauffer’s Family
Several major players within the drum industry have joined forces with the Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and donated an impressive array of custom drums, drum kits and other items with an estimated value of nearly $30,000. (continue reading)
-
D’Arcus Curry, Angieszka Matusczak, and Karmi Santiago Announced as Winners of Hit Like A Girl 2012
The sponsors and supporters of “Hit Like A Girl 2012” are proud to announce the winners of the first ever drumming contest for girls and women. (read more)
-
Elliot Fine, Co-Author of Classic Drum Method Book 4-Way Coordination, Passes
Elliot Fine, co-author with Marvin Dahlgren of the well-known drumming method book 4-Way Coordination, died this past May 5. (continue reading)
-
Hello Music Launches New Android App, Celebrates One-Year Anniversary
Hello Music, the marketplace and social commerce platform for musicians, celebrates it’s one-year anniversary and launches the Hello Music app for Android.
-
NAMM Announces Activities Of Sixth Annual National Wanna Play Music Week May 7-13
Once again, the National Association of Music Merchants (NAMM) is calling on all aspiring musicians to pick up a musical instrument and play during its sixth annual National Wanna Play Music Week (May 7-13, 2012).
-
Rock The Rhythm, Beat The Odds Event
“Rock the Rhythm, Beat the Odds” www.rocktherhythm.org is set to gather nearly 10,000 students and community members in a collaborative, music-making world record attempt on May 18, 2012. Mickey Hart of The Grateful Dead will lead the gathering’s drum session in support of music education at COC-Valencia’s Cougar Stadium.
-
New Chad Smith App and Twitter Q&A
Red Hot Chili Peppers drummer Chad Smith has released a new app and will be conducting a live Twitter Q&A session. (continue reading)
-
Bonzo’s Birthday Bash Scheduled for May 31 at the House of Blues in L.A.
Bonzo’s Birthday Bash: A Tribute Concert to John Henry Bonham of Led Zeppelin, will be presented this coming Thursday, May 31, at the House of Blues in Los Angeles, California. (continue reading)
-
International Jazz Day to be Celebrated with All-Star Concerts in Paris, New Orleans, and New York
On Friday, April 27, UNESCO director-general Irina Bokova and UNESCO goodwill ambassador Herbie Hancock will kick-off the first annual International Jazz Day with a full day of events including live performances, master classes, and discussions.
-
Queen’s Roger Taylor And Brian May To Perform With American Idol’s Top 6 On Wednesday, April 25th
American Idol audiences are in for a treat this week, with a double-dose of the music of legendary rock band Queen to be showcased on consecutive nights.
-
Drum Channel Live Music Event To Support the Fender Music Foundation
On Wednesday, April 26, DrumChannel.com will be supporting the Fender Music Foundation’s first Save Music Education online benefit concert. (continued)
-
Simmons Electronic Drum Fans And Followers Support New Online Museum
More than thirty years after Simmons Electronic Drums broke all the rules to usher in the modern age of electronic drumming— and Simmons’ classic SDSV electronic drumkit and hexagonal drum pads turned the world on its ear…
-
U2 Drummer Larry Mullen Jr. Appears in Theatrical Remake of The Man on the Train
Larry Mullen Jr., the founding drummer of U2, is appearing in an English-language adaptation of Patrice Leconte’s acclaimed French crime drama L’Homme du Train (The Man on the Train).
-
Former Twisted Sister/Dictators Drummer Rich Teeter Passes
Rich Teeter, who served in two New York hard rock institutions—Twisted Sister and the Dictators—passed away on April 10 following a battle with esophageal cancer….
-
Vinnie Colaiuta joins Paiste
Paiste has announced their endorsement of Vinnie Colaiut. Vinnie began officially playing Paiste on a recent tour with Sting, with a set of cymbals consisting mostly of Formula 602 models. Watch Vinnie give his official statement in this video.
