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Gene Krupa 1909-1973

"I'm happy that I succeeded in doing two things: I made the drummer a high priced guy, and I was able to draw more people to jazz."

Reflections on Gene Krupa

In 1939, I first met Gene. I started at the Hickory House in 1938. So Gene and I had been friends for over 30 years. I guess that everything that has been said about the man has been said before me.

Michael Shrieve: Transcendence

I can remember being 16 years old, listening to 17-year-old Mike Shrieve on the first Santana album. It was released soon after Santana's stunning performance at the Woodstock Festival.

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Web Exclusive! Shannon Larkin on Godsmack’s When Legends Rise

On The Beat with John Keeble of Spandau Ballet

Cascio Music Presents 18th Annual Drummerfest on October 13

On The Beat with Albert Bouchard of Blue Oyster Cult and Blue Coupe: Talks Mentor Francis Clay and Playing Proud

MD Podcast Episode 158: Damian Marley’s Courtney Diedrick, Sight-Reading Basics, Roland TD-17KVX kit, and More

On The Beat with Rich Mangicaro: Talks Web Series and Debut Solo Record

On The Beat with Jake Sommers of Luke Combs: Talks Touring, Fly Dates, and Networking

MD Podcast Episode 157: Kendrick Lamar’s Tony “Rico” Nichols, Tooling With Perspectives, Paiste Masters Dry and Extra Rides, and More

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Jazz Drummer’s Workshop: Foundational Studies For Ride Cymbal Technique

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Rock Perspectives – Developing Hand/Foot Coordination

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Drivers Seat: More On Phrasing

Complete Percussionist

Complete Percussionist: Interpreting Marches

South Of The Border

South Of The Border: Brazilian Percussion

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