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Tulsa Drumming Legend Chuck Blackwell Passes
Chuck Blackwell, whose credits include Joe Cocker’s Mad Dogs and Englishmen, the Everly Brothers, Taj Mahal, and Freddie King, passed away recently, at the age of seventy-seven. The May 2011 issue of Modern Drummer included the feature Tulsa Time: Jimmy…
On The Beat with DW Founder Don Lombardi: Remembering Buddy and His DW Kit
Hello everyone! I loved the timeline tribute MD did on Buddy Rich in the September 2017 issue. One hundred years from now drummers will still be learning and be amazed by his mastery of the instrument. After reading, it got…
Sabian Appoints Mark Love to Director of R&D
Sabian is proud to announce that Master Product Specialist Mark Love has been promoted to the newly created position of Director of Research and Product Development. In his new role, Mark will take on overall responsibility for the development and…
Composer/Multi-Instrumentalist Tyshawn Sorey Recipient of 2017 MacArthur Foundation Fellowship
Tyshawn Sorey is a 2017 recipient of a MacArthur Fellowship for “assimilating and transforming ideas from a broad spectrum of musical idioms and defying distinctions between genres, composition, and improvisation in a singular expression of contemporary music.” In its statement,…
On The Beat with Chris Ralles of Pat Benatar: An Invaluable Education
Greetings MD, my name is Chris Ralles and I am a drummer in the Los Angeles, CA area. Rather than bore you with a superfluous list of credentials, I thought it more pertinent to highlight the often-considered, not-so-glamorous experiences and…
On The Beat with Scotty Irving of Clang Quartet and on Tour with Ariel Pink: Talks Theatrical Performance Art
Greetings, fellow MD readers! I’m Scotty Irving, and I have played drums since 1979. I’m typing this as the last of tropical storm Irma is creeping over my home state of North Carolina. I hope everyone reading this is safe!…
Salsa Meets Jazz for Puerto Rico Benefit with Bobby Sanabria Multiverse Big Band
SALSA MEETS JAZZ for PUERTO RICO - Invoking the The Village Gate’s legendary Monday night Salsa Meets Jazz series, Bobby Sanabria hosts a star studded benefit concert at LPR to raise money and support for musicians in Puerto Rico through…
On The Beat with Dawn Richardson of Elettrodomestico and 4 Non Blondes: Shares Education and Career Highlights
Hello MD readers! I love the magazine and appreciate the opportunity to connect with you here online and give you an update. I wake up every day and think about how fortunate I am to play and teach drums. It…
The Sound of Vinyl Launches Text Message Music Service
The Sound of Vinyl launched a first-of-its-kind music service that provides a personalized and curated platform for discovering and buying vinyl records. The service provides a powerful and convenient solution to help music enthusiasts discover vinyl and offers new and…
Sound Of Vinyl and Modern Drummer Vinyl Giveaway
The Sound of Vinyl, a music service that provides a personalized and curated platform for discovering and buying vinyl records, and Modern Drummer magazine have teamed up to give Modern Drummer readers an opportunity to win five vinyl albums chosen…
On The Beat with Dean Sabatino of the Dead Milkmen: Talks New Recordings and Gear
Hey Modern Drummer readers, I’m Dean “Clean” Sabatino, drummer for the Dead Milkmen. I’ve been playing with the group since 1983. Our first record came out in 1985 and produced the college radio hit song “Bitchin’ Camaro.” We began touring…
Grady Tate
by Mike De Simone Editor’s note: Famed drummer Grady Tate passed away earlier this week. In honor of his long and varied career, here we present his June 2001 Modern Drummer feature interview. “I love quarter notes,” was…
On The Beat with Grammy Winning Producer-Drummer-Guitarist-Songwriter Clif Magness
Hi MD. My love affair with drums began in my mother’s car. When I was around six years old, I was pounding away “Wipe Out” on the headrest when she decided then and there to rush me into drum lessons.…
On The Beat with Ruben Limas of Tetrarch: Metal and Memories of Venezuela
Hello everyone! My name is Ruben Limas and I play drums for the metal band Tetrarch. I am super excited to be writing this “On The Beat” for Modern Drummer as I am from Venezuela and this is something that…
