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Paul Doucette Update
The last time MD spoke to Paul Doucette (Dec. '00 issue), he ended his interview belittling his superstar status by stating that "fame is a stupid thing" and that his bandmates and himself were in fact just "normal guys who…
Bernie Dresel
This last June, Ignition was released by Brian Setzer's new unit, which he calls The Brian Setzer '68 Comeback Special. Although his big band has not been retired, this project was recorded as a trio'setzer on guitar and vocals, Mark…
Lester Estelle of Pillar
As a young lad growing up in Kansas City, Missouri, Lester Estelle knew that divine intervention would dictate his calling. "I started playing drums when I was three," he says. "By the time I was six, I was up in…
Pierre Favre of Drum Orchestra
Swiss drummers Pierre Favre and Fredy Studer brought their duo, Drum Orchestra, to the States for a rare four-date tour this past November (including a stop at the Percussive Arts Society International Convention in Dallas). While Fredy is a frequent…
Lee Finkelstein
When New York drummer Lee Finkelstein got the call to cover Dave Garibaldi's chair for a string of gigs with Tower Of Power, he had every reason to feel well prepared. In a career spanning over twenty years, Finkelstein has…
Danny Frankel
Drummer/percussionist Danny Frankel lives in a world of sounds. His latest release, The Vibration Of Sound (Transparency), is a collage of organic percussion sounds. As he explains it, "I hike every morning and listen to things like hawks and woodpeckers.…
Josh Freese
Looking at Josh Freese across a Starbucks table, it's hard to believe I've known him since he was eleven years old. Suddenly it struck me that he was then the same age that my son is now, and the comparison…
Steve French
After a bout with cancer, Steve French is happily back at in the saddle with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus. About a year ago French discovered a very small bump on his neck. Doctors said it was, "nothing," but French…
Wayne Fullwood of Little Barrie
We Are Little Barrie, the debut release by London trio Little Barrie, has drawn enthusiastic critical comparisons to the early Rolling Stones and James Brown for its irresistible groove that swings between '60s-inspired soulful rock and funky blues. Driving the…
Devon Glenn of Buckcherry
While Buckcherry is currently in pre-production for a follow-up record to their successful self-titled debut, drummer Devon Glenn says he's extremely pleased with this last record. "The recording of the drums on the album went pretty quickly. I did everything…
Chad Gracey Update
"The thing I'm most particular about is the snare drum," Live's Chad Gracey says during a recent interview, answering a question about his drum sounds. "Right now I'm using a - God, I knew this was going to leave me.…
Tom Hambridge
Tom Hambridge's life has changed quite a bit over the last two years, since artist Susan Tedeschi asked the drummer to produce and play on her first record. The multi-talented Hambridge also brought some material to the table - including…
Chico Hamilton
Drummer Steve Davis recalls when The Lynne Arriale Trio, of which he is a member, played at a jazz festival with Chico Hamilton's group a couple of years ago. "I complimented Chico on how great his band sounded," Davis says.…
Jeff Haynes
Through his work with jazz diva Cassandra Wilson, Jeff Haynes has evolved into more than "just" a percussionist. Stints with Pat Metheny, Peabo Bryson, Dionne Farris, Harry Belafonte, Lizz Wright, and others have left their mark on Haynes. But his…
