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Jason Bittner
Dedicated Metal Want to know the true meaning of a dedicated drummer? How about warming up your chops on practice pads in the back of a U-Haul trailer at 9:30 A.M. and in 95 degree weather, all in preparation for…
Billy Hart: Of Unsung Heroes and Jazz Giants
This article is an excerpt from the July 2005 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine. Check your newsstands today to read the full article. by Ken Micallef Billy Hart is one of the unsung giants of jazz. He's recorded over six…
Tony Thompson
Original interview from 2002. Not many drummers dictated the sound of the 80's like Tony Thompson. That big, huge drum sound was everywhere: on classic recordings like Power Station's "Some Like It Hot," David Bowie's "Let's Dance," Madonna's "Like A…
Cyrus Bolooki
Cyrus Bolooki doesn't take life or fame for granted. In October of last year, while on tour with his fellow New Found Glory bandmates--vocalist Jordan Pundik, guitarists Steve Klein and Chad Gilbert, and bassist Ian Grushka--Bolooki had a freak accident.…
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…
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,…
Victor DeLorenzo
Singer, songwriter, actor, studio owner, jingle writer, visual artist, and, yes, drummer for the world's most likable band, Violent Femmes, Victor DeLorenzo has long been known as a plier of many creative trades. by Adam Budofsky Among his current canvases:…
Trey Anastasio
MD Online caught up with Trey Anastasio to get his thoughts on his new band, Oysterhead, and to gain some insight to the singular Stewart Copeland. MD: What were you thinking the first time you played with Stewart? Trey: He was…
Tommy Lee
"Never A Dull Moment" by Billy Amendola 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! It's…
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,…
Stan Frazier of Sugar Ray Interview
The SoCal band Sugar Ray, with poster-pinup lead singer Mark McGrath, guitarist Rodney Sheppard, bassist Murphy Karges, DJ Craig "Homicide" Bullock, and drummer Stan Frazier, have definitely proved to all the critics who once labeled them "one-hit wonders" that they…
Pete Best
Over the years many have claimed the title "The Fifth Beatle." When you think about it, original Beatle drummer Pete Best deserves the tag as much as anyone. The Beatles: The True Beginnings (St. Martins Press), Pete's new book written…
Drumming With the Velvet Underground, Part 2: Maureen Tucker
(Updated 10.28.2013) Drumming With the Velvet Underground Part 2: Maureen Tucker by Adam Budofsky In Part 2 of our interview with the drummers of the Velvet Underground, originally posted in 2005 and reposted this week on the sad occasion of…
Kevin Franks of Silvertide
Drummer Kevin Frank, singer Walt Lafty, bassist Brian Weaver, and guitarists Nick Perri and Mark Melchiorre of Silvertide created quite a buzz in their hometown of Philadelphia. In fact, the band was so hot, it led to an all-out label…
