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Elaine Bradley of Neon Trees
Welcome to my blog entry. I am elaine bradley (I don’t like capitalizing my name because I love lowercase e’s). I drum and sing backup vocals for Neon Trees, and we have been on tour with 30 Seconds To Mars…
Giuseppe “Gypsy??? Capolupo of Haste The Day
Hey there, fellow drummers! My name is Giuseppe “Gypsy” Capolupo, and I play for Indianapolis, Indiana–based metal-core band Haste The Day. What an honor it is to be featured on such a well-known website! I’ve been drumming about fifteen years.…
Peter Erskine: Taste, Skill, And Artistic Ambition
Peter Erskine, one of the most articulate, enduringly popular drummers of the past few decades, has played drums since he was four, graduated from the Interlochen Arts Academy in Michigan, and studied under famed percussion instructor George Gaber at Indiana…
Nick Jones of The Jim Jones Revue
Hi, my name is Nick Jones and I play for the Jim Jones Revue. We’re a five-piece, piano-driven rock ’n’ roll band with loud guitars based in London. Our debut album came out at the end of 2008, and we’ve…
Dr. Julie Grocki Reminisces About Jim Chapin
The other day as I was reviewing and organizing my music files, I realized how significant of an impact Jim Chapin had on my life, as a beloved teacher, mentor, and friend. A year has passed since Jim left us…
Dave Tough: Different—And In Demand
The inimitable Dave Tough controlled every band in which he worked with near-perfect timekeeping and his own distinct, buoyant style. Very much influenced by Baby Dodds, his primary concerns were musicality, maintaining an unwavering pulsation, and integrating the ensemble performance.…
Jon Fishman: Phish Plays The Rolling Stones
by Michael Parillo In the cover story of the September issue of MD, out now, Phish drummer Jon Fishman holds court on topics ranging from the breakup and reunion of his band to how milking a cow can help you…
Vinnie Paul: Gearing Up
Exclusive ModernDrummer.com Interview by Dave Previ Hellyeah has been out on the road in support of its new record Stampede, which was released on July 13. This Texas-based band—featuring metal icon Vinnie Paul on drums—kicked off its tour in…
Caitlin Kalafus of Kicking Daisies
Hey, Modern Drummer friends! It’s seventeen-year-old Caitlin Kalafus here to share a little about myself, and how I got into playing the greatest instrument in the world! I currently play in the pop-rock group Kicking Daisies, but over my nine…
Listen to Zildjian ZXT Trashformers
Listen to Zildjian ZXT Trashformers. Sound files of 8" and 10" models. The complete review is on page 20 of the September 2010 issue of Modern Drummer magazine.
Paul Manousos’ Andrew Griffin
If I have an identity as a drummer, it’s “always play for the song.” For example, Paul Manousos’ current release, C’mon C’mon, one of the drumming projects I’ve done recently that I’m most proud of, required me to use my…
Andrea Centazzo: The Drummer As Composer, Inventor, Writer…Searcher
Andrea Centazzo is not only one of Italy’s most revered drummers, he is also an active composer, filmmaker, multimedia artist, writer, and inventor. He acquired U.S. citizenship in 2000 and is now a Los Angeles resident. His recordings include more…
Cliff Sarcona of As Tall As Lions
After drumming for seventeen years, I don’t consider myself to be a highly technical drummer. However, my early classical training and private study shine through from time to time, as rudiments can play a large role in making a particular…
Andrea Vadrucci: Super Mario Bros. YouTube Video
Hey, what’s up, MD world! What a great honor to be here today! My name is Andrea Vadrucci (aka Vadrum), from Italy. Some of you might know me for my drumming videos on YouTube—the Super Mario Bros. theme, and classical-music…
