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Hawthorne Drum Shop, McKees Rocks, Pennsylvania
Hawthorne has quickly become a respected vintage drum dealer in the few years he’s been doing business. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Steve Gorman’s Hard to Handle
Just three of the Black Crowes’ dozen-plus members lasted with the band from beginning to end, and two of them were brothers Chris and Rich Robinson. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Why Do You Do It?
Over the years you’ve no doubt read many a pro drummer or MD columnist espouse the importance of learning as wide a range of styles as possible. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Grace Potter’s Jordan West
Since leaving her native Fort Wayne, Indiana, for Los Angeles, California, Jordan West has drummed with the likes of Seal and Andy Summers of the Police. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
April-May, 1980 — Neil Peart
I think of myself still as a student. I’m still learning. We’re all just beginners. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Robin Tolleson
For forty years, the MD writer epitomized the role of drum journalist. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Acoustic vs. Electronic Drums Plus Other Topics
Modern Drummer readers respond to Danny Carey, Drew Thompson and Shawn Mendes comments from recent interviews. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Carter McLean’s Drumset Concepts & Creativity
It was shedding the Rudimental Ritual that finally got me to hunker down and learn my rudiments. Well…almost. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Idles’ Jon Beavis
If there’s one thing that Brighton, England’s Idles is renowned for, it’s a commitment to community. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Releases by Bright Dog Red, Leprous, Gold Dime, and More
New releases by Bright Dog Red, Leprous, Gold Dime, and review of The Buddy Rich Show and The Art of Phrasing on the Drumset. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
BJ Miller with Health
Since answering a drummer-wanted Craigslist ad that listed influences from Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath to Public Image Ltd. and Can, BJ Miller has proven the ideal rhythm generator for his band. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS…
February 1986: Roy Haynes Joins Louis Armstrong’s Big Band
February 1986: Roy Haynes Joins Louis Armstrong’s Big Band TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Albums by Pattern-Seeking Animals and District 97, Aquiles Priester All Access DVD
New Albums by Pattern-Seeking Animals and District 97, Aquiles Priester All Access DVD TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Bobby Morris’s My Las Vegas—With Elvis, Sinatra, Streisand, Darin, Prima & More
The next time you look back on a gig in anguish because the monitors weren’t great, or your kick drum was creeping, just remember, it could’ve been worse.
