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Win a Spot At Carl Palmer's Prog Rock Camp!
A Modern Drummer Subscriber Exclusive Contest https://vimeo.com/349080531/876f700643 https://vimeo.com/349080531 Modern Drummer continues its' Give The Drummer Some...VIP exclusive experiences with admission to Carl Palmer's Prog Rock Camp in Philadelphia, PA, on November 8, 9, 10, 2019. About the…
Win a Spot At Carl Palmer's Prog Rock Camp!
A Modern Drummer Subscriber Exclusive Contest https://vimeo.com/349080531/876f700643 https://vimeo.com/349080531 Modern Drummer continues its' Give The Drummer Some...VIP exclusive experiences with admission to Carl Palmer's Prog Rock Camp in Philadelphia, PA, on November 8, 9, 10, 2019. About the Camp: A musical…
Chris Hornbrook of Dhani Harrison
Howdy MD people! Chris Hornbrook here, drummer for Dhani Harrison, doing a little road update from our big summer tour, opening for Jeff Lynne’s ELO. We’re out with them for about a month and a half (twenty shows altogether to…
Frank Zummo of Sum 41
Dan Kerby (left) and Frank Zummo Hello MD family! A few years ago I met Dan Kerby during a NAMM show Zildjian signing. We hit it off and kept in touch throughout the years. This past March, Sum 41 kicked…
MD Subscriber and Ringo Starr Peace and Love Contest Winner Bryan Shadden Shares His Experience
Steven Roper (left), Ringo, and MD subscriber Bryan Shadden attend the Ringo Starr 11th Annual Peace & Love Birthday Worldwide Celebration at Capitol Records Tower on July 07, 2019 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images for Beautiful…
US Winner Takes Home Top Prize in Shure Drum Mastery 2019 Contest
Daniel Kelly II Renowned session drummer Ash Soan and an all-star drummer jury selected the winners of Drum Mastery 2019, a Shure contest aimed at giving unsung percussionists the glory they deserve. The grand prize went to Daniel Kelly II,…
David Uosikkinen of the Hooters
Hello, my fellow drummers! When I’m not playing with the Hooters (next year will be our fortieth anniversary), I have my own band called David Uosikkinen’s In The Pocket. Recently, I ran into one of my first drum teachers, Buddy…
Runaway To Paradise With Jon Bon Jovi Subscriber Exclusive Cruise Contest
Sixthman/Modern Drummer Cruise Series Runaway to Paradise with Jon Bon Jovi. Be a professional drum tech for a day with Kings of Suburbia’s drummer, Rich Scannella, in Barcelona, Spain! You and a guest will depart from Barcelona where Jon Bon…
Pete Biggiani of Kodiak
Hello MD, I am Pete Biggiani, drummer for the band Kodiak from New Jersey. I want to thank Billy Amendola and Modern Drummer for allowing me this opportunity. I began drumming at two years of age. My dad was a…
Mike Greenfield of Lotus
Talking About New Album and Musical Perspective Hello drumming family! I grew up reading Modern Drummer magazine so it’s an honor to contribute to the publication. While growing up, I remember poring through the pages of the latest edition so…
Manny Pedregon of the Ransom
Hello readers of MD! It’s an honor to be featured “On The Beat.” I have always enjoyed reading Modern Drummer, and it’s awesome to share my story with you. My name is Manny Pedregon and I’m from the border town…
Lee Finkelstein of the Blues Brothers and Funk Filharmonik
Talking About Musical Heroes, Records, and Bands “You can come over to my house any time with that backbeat,” says guitarist John Tropea. “Lee’s band Funk Filharmonik reminds us of why we all started playing music in the first place,”…
Dan Wojciechowski of Peter Frampton Band
Talking About Touring, New Album, and More Peter Frampton Band’s latest album All Blues is a collection of Frampton’s favorite blues classics and was recorded with his longtime touring band, made up of Adam Lester (guitar/vocals), Rob Arthur (keyboards/guitar/vocals)…
Peace And Love with Ringo On July 7, 2019 Entry Deadline is June 25th!
https://vimeo.com/337518261 To the Modern Drummer Subscriber Family! “We’re Going to a Party, Party!” (And YOU could be our guest.) Here's your cha-cha-cha-chance to celebrate with Ringo Starr on his birthday, July 7, in Los Angeles, California. One lucky Modern…