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Chris Durling of Scars on 45
Hi, everyone, I’m the drummer for British indie-pop quintet Scars on 45. We’re a new band, along the lines of Fleetwood Mac, Coldplay, Death Cab for Cutie, and Snow Patrol. We signed with Chop Shop/Atlantic in the U.S.A. before we…
Drum Roll Please...
The drummers of Sticks 'n' Skins are now among the honored innovators and artisans on display at The Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC. Thanks to everyone's combined efforts and talents, Sticks 'n' Skins take its proud place on display in…
Ben Riley: Power of the Lion, Patience of the Ages
Story by Ken Micallef Photos by Paul La Raia This article orginally ran in the February 2005 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. For access to all of the great editorial from MD’s first twenty-six years of publication, check out our…
Shure PSM 1000 Personal Monitor System
The PSM 1000 dual-channel personal monitor system is designed to integrate seamlessly with Shure’s Wireless Workbench (WWB) software for a professional-grade in-ear setup. shure.com
Percussionist Tom Roady Passes
Dendy Jarret of Natal Drums has informed MD Online that veteran percussionist Tom Roady passed away early Monday morning. Roady, who was battling cancer, apparently died after suffering a heart attack in his sleep. Later that day, he was to…
Gretsch Renown Purewood African Wenge Shell Pack
Gretsch’s new Renown Purewood wenge six-piece shell pack (RP-E826-WEN) features 7-ply African wenge shells finished in high-gloss lacquer. One of the strongest tropical timbers, wenge (pronounced “weng-gei”) is said to produce deep and rich overtones with superior projection and clarity.…
Jazz Great Paul Motian Passes
Paul Motian, who was among the most well-regarded musicians of the post-bop era, passed away today (November 22) at the age of eighty. Motian was particularly known as a fine trio drummer—a reputation he gained largely from his work with…
Studio Drummer Blair Sinta
Hello, drummers worldwide, my name is Blair Sinta. I’m a drummer living in Los Angeles, where I’ve been for the past fifteen years, and I do a fair amount of recording and touring out in the world. But today I’m…
November Web Update News
Mako Sakamoto and Ash Soan are on U.K. singer-songwriter James Morrison's latest, The Awakening. For more, visit www.jamesmorrisonmusic.com. Shawn Pelton and Bashiri Johnson are on Lisa Jaeggi’s Epic Epic. Pelton is also on James McCartney’s The Complete EP Collection. Click…
Jerry Shirley Rocks Modern Drummer Hang at NYC’s Cutting Room
Legendary Rascals drummer Dino Danelli (center) was among the many guests who stopped by to say hello to old friends Jerry (left) and Carmine. Photo by Paul La Raia. Following a sold-out masterclass at the Collective music school in Manhattan…
Grant Hart
by David Jarnstrom When making a list of essential American music towns, it’s quite easy to overlook Minneapolis. Sure, native Minnesotan Bob Dylan lived there for a spell before making it in New York. And there’s that little fellow…
Paul Motian: Embracing The Past, Forging the Future
by Burt Korall Following is an interview with post-bop master Paul Motian, which ran in the April 2005 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Paul Motian’s place in jazz drumming history is secure. His classic performances in the 1960s with mainstream…
Cymbal Maker Roberto Spizzichino Passes
“I make cymbals for people who don’t like beautiful sounds,” Roberto Spizzichino once said. But beauty is, of course, in the eye—and ear—of the beholder, and many drummers felt that Spizzichino was a sound artist of the absolute highest order.…
iW Drums DrumLite LED Lighting System
iW Drums specializes in DIY LED drum lighting kits. iwdrums.com
