Glenn Kotche
The lengths some people will go… Wilco’s compositionally minded drummer prepares his kit with a glorious array of mechanical and digital devices, each with a specific, meaningful effect—and its own set of performance demands.
Terry Bozzio
Stepping into progressive drumming legend Terry Bozzio’s practice room inside the Drum Workshop headquarters in southern California elicits a bit of sensory overload for the eyes and ears.
Michael Sarin
Texture shifts, quiet drive, and a finely honed melodic sense are the subtle tools this drummer uses to facilitate some of today’s most intriguing new jazz.
TONY ESCAPA: In Constant Motion
Exemplifying the power of versatility and the perseverance of tradition, Ricky Martin’s main rhythm man is a juggernaut of sheer drumming muscle.
CHAD SEXTON: A Free Spirit to the Corps
Chad Sexton and 311 have been riding a wave of good vibes for over twenty years. Since the band’s 1993 debut album, Music, which followed several independent releases, there have been no hiatuses, no lineup changes, and no periods of bizarre musical experimentation.
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Contest
Big Bang Distribution and Modern Drummer have put together three great prize packages!
Grand Prize: 6×14 Ahead titanium snare drum with Trick throw-off and a pair of Silver Anniversary Limited Edition laser-engraved Ahead drumsticks. 1st Prize: A four-piece set of Ahead Armor cases and a pair of Silver Anniversary Limited Edition laser-engraved Ahead drumsticks. 2nd Prize: The Wicked Chops practice pad and a pair of Silver Anniversary Limited Edition laser-engraved Ahead drumsticks.
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