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On the Beat With Jessica Forsythe of Sick of Sarah: Always Learning
Hey everyone! I’m Jessica Forsythe and I drum in a band out of Minneapolis called Sick of Sarah. I moved to Minneapolis to audition for the band back in 2009 and have been a professional touring drummer ever since. I…
Iconic Singer, Songwriter, and Multi-Instrumentalist Prince Dies at Age Fifty-Seven
Prince from the January 2005 issue of Modern Drummer; photo by Afshin Shahidi As music fans are still reeling from the recent passing of music legends David Bowie, Maurice White, Merle Haggard, Glen Frey, Paul Kantner, George Martin, and Keith…
On the Beat With Kennith “Memphis??? Shepherd of Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal: Being a Part of the Collective
Hello MD! With the nickname “Memphis,” it’s not hard to tell where I’m from. I grew up around a lot of musicians and have been playing drums since age two. I’m currently with the soul/funk/R&B band, Josh Hoyer and Soul…
Legendary Drummer Danny Seraphine Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
Pioneering jazz-rock drummer/composer/author and founding member of the Grammy award-winning rock group, Chicago, Danny Seraphine was officially inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame on Friday, April 8 at Brooklyn’s Barclays Center. Worldwide, Chicago has sold in excess…
Billy Cobham Live Master Class Webcast
One of the world’s all-time greatest drummers will offer a live master class webcast devoted to the “Art of the Rhythm Section” on April 30, 2016 at 2 pm ET. Questions may be asked real-time via the live chat. Advanced…
On the Beat With Educator Bruce Becker: Covering Odd Times in New Book
Greetings fellow drummers, it’s been a few years since my first MD blog and the release of my DVD Concept and Philosophies. My educational passions still continue to forge ahead. A reminder of my background, I was a long time…
Web Exclusive! JP Gaster of Clutch Talks Gear and More
Clutch, one of the most respected and influential hard rock bands of the past twenty-five years, released its eleventh studio album, Psychic Warfare, this past October. The album debuted at #11 in the Billboard Top-200 chart and landed at #1…
On the Beat With Joel Silloway of the Life Electric: Exploring New Sounds
Hello MD readers! I was catching up with some fellow musicians and they posed perhaps the most simplest of questions: “Why did you choose drums”? I really couldn’t put my finger on the answer until a few years ago. I…
News: Dave Weckl, Sonny Emory, Harvey Mason, and Will Kennedy to Judge Online Competition
Simon Phillips, Sonny Emory, Dave Weckl, Will Kennedy, Chris Coleman, and Harvey Mason are among the judges in an online competition hosted by Grammy-winning guitarist/producer Lee Ritenour. The fifth biennial Six String Theory Competition is accepting applications accepted for guitar,…
On the Beat With David Uosikkinen of the Hooters: In the Pocket
Hi, everybody! David Uosikkinen here. I’ve been playing drums with the Hooters for thirty-six years and we’re getting ready to tour this spring and summer. We will be out for thirty shows. In addition to playing drums with the Hooters,…
Tama Presents Peter Erskine Clinics and Star Snare Drum Giveaway
Peter Erskine’s collaborations include a who’s who of American music. Even as his rigorous recording and touring schedule continues unabated, Erskine dedicates time to share his knowledge and encourage younger players. Tama invites drummers to experience a rare chance to…
On the Beat With Matthew Parkitny of Hands Like Houses: Talks Touring and Recording
Hey guys and girls! My name is Matthew Parkitny and I play drums in the band Hands Like Houses. I’m super stoked to be writing a little number here on the Modern Drummer “On the Beat” feature, so here we…
’70s-Era David Bowie Drummer Dennis Davis Passes
Longtime David Bowie drummer Dennis Davis passed away yesterday. Davis appeared on a string of Bowie studio albums in the ’70s, beginning with Young Americans in 1975 and ending with 1980’s Scary Monsters. The run of recordings, which also includes…
Poly-Math Performing “Knight, Death and the Devil, Part 2??? From Brand-New Melencolia Mini-Album
Check out this clip of Brighton, England, math-prog trio Poly-Math performing the track “Knight, Death and the Devil, Part 2” live at Old Mill Studios. The band, which features drummer Chris Woollison, guitarist Tim Laulik-Walters, and bassist Joe Branton, is…
