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Yamaha Drums Celebrates Fiftieth Anniversary with All-Star Drummer Lineup
(l. to r.) Larnell Lewis, Dave Weckl, Tommy Aldridge Yamaha Drums assembled nearly two-dozen world-renowned drummers on September 30 for live music, a celebration of the company’s innovation and success over the last fifty years, and an exploration of the…
Drummer Releases Benefit Album for Motown Funk Brother Eddie Willis
Tribute to Funk Brother Eddie Willis is a new live album by drummer Drew Schultz raising funds for legendary Motown studio guitarist, Eddie Willis, who performed on countless hit songs by artists including Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross and…
On The Beat with Whit Sellers of Old Dominion: Talks Playing Strategy and Equipment
Hello MD! I play drums for Old Dominion, and I’m writing this from the Greek Theater in Los Angeles, where we will play ahead of popular country music artist Thomas Rhett. OD has been touring relatively non-stop for the last…
DPA Microphones Keep the Beat for FOH Engineer Joel Lonky During Billy Idol Las Vegas Residency
“I started using DPA mics about three months ago,” says Lonky. “I have two d:vote 4099D Instrument Microphones and use them on the rack tom and floor toms during Idol’s concerts. The microphones are awesome and I love that…
Blue Man Group Crowns Winner of New York Drum-Off
Blue Man Group has crowned Kwesi Robinson of Lawrenceville, NJ as the winner of the first-ever New York Blue Man Drum-Off as part of the Astor Alive! Festival on Saturday, September 23. The final round of the competition took place…
On The Beat with John Mader of Hamilton: Talks Versatility and Getting the Gig
Hello Modern Drummers! John Mader here. I’m the drummer on the first national tour of Hamilton. I am thrilled to be speaking to you via MD, as I have been a reader for long time. I have been very fortunate…
Stone Temple Pilots’ Core
Core, the debut album by Stone Temple Pilots, was released in September of 1992, one year after Nirvana’s Nevermind. This timeline meant that the album was measured heavily against the grunge zeitgeist. Tellingly, in an issue of Rolling Stone magazine,…
On The Beat with David Uosikkinen of the Hooters and In the Pocket: Bands, Albums, and Longevity
Anytime I get to write for Modern Drummer, I’m honored. MD was the first music magazine where I got the dope on the best drummers in the world. It gave me access to great tips on staying in shape and…
On The Beat with Nigel Dupree of Wayland: Shares Influences, Gear, and Memorable Moments
Hello my fellow Modern Drummer’s! My name is Nigel Dupree and I play drums for the rock band Wayland. When I was five, my parents got me a drumset for Christmas. I spent the next years into my teens…
Iconic Metal Musicians And Industry Executives Inducted Into The Hall Of Heavy Metal History
Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward, Dream Theater keyboardist Jordan Rudess, bass virtuoso Billy Sheehan, and other metal royalty will be featured in the Annual Hall of Heavy Metal History Induction Ceremony. The 2018 All-Star Induction Ceremony takes place Wednesday, January…
On The Beat with Ben Smith of Roadcase Royale and Heart: Talks New Band and Debut CD
Hey everyone in Modern Drummer land, Ben Smith here! I’m happy and honored Billy Amendola asked me to put something together for this “On The Beat!” I’m currently on the road with Roadcase Royale, a band featuring Heart’s Nancy Wilson…
Video Premiere! Night Verses’ Aric Improta on “Groove,” the First Installment of His Interpretation Project
https://vimeo.com/233354542 Video 1 of 4. Stay tuned for the rest of the series! I guess it would be appropriate to start this by saying I’ve always loved the idea that there is no incorrect way to make art. Essentially, this…
Hüsker Dü's Grant Hart
Hüsker Dü: drummer/singer Grant Hart (center), bassist Greg Norton (left), and singer/guitarist Bob Mould The solo artist and former drummer with the highly influential Minneapolis band Hüsker Dü passed away on September 13. The following interview originally ran in the…
On The Beat with Bryan Lee of Visitors and VadaWave: Talks “Revisionist History”
Hey, friends and fellow drummers. My name is Bryan Lee and I play drums in the bands Visitors and VadaWave—both out of Salt Lake City, Utah. It’s extremely exciting and an honor to contribute this “On The Beat” and my…
