An Editor’s Overview
It Was Twenty Years Ago….
This is the issue of Modern Drummer that’s given out at the annual winter NAMM trade show, which is being held between January 24 and 27 at the Convention Center in Anaheim, California.
Dennis Chambers
With a gleam in his eye, DC takes control of the out vamp and thrills the Blue Note crowd with a flourish of sweeps
What You Need to Know About…Plywood Snare Drums
As touring and recording great Kenny Aronoff explained, “Start with a [shallow] metal drum and a [deep] wood. That will cover a lot of situations.”
Shakira’s Brendan Buckley
It’s tough to keep up with Brendan Buckley. One glance at his social media and you’re presented with a wide variety of what interests the L.A.-based drummer
Blondie’s Clem Burke
Precious few drummers are bringing the heat after forty-plus years in the game like Clem Burke is bringing it.
Night Verses’ Aric Improta
His relentless dedication to practice and his unwillingness to take any other path in life, is paying dividends during what has been the busiest period of this drummer’s life.
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