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Long Live Rock!
Perhaps more than any other band on the planet, Dave Grohl’s post-Nirvana vehicle represents the very heights of grandeur that rock can still attain.
Big Brother and the Holding Company’s “Piece of My Heart”
San Francisco circa 1967/68 was home to some of the most successful and forward-thinking rock bands of the time, including the Grateful Dead, Jefferson Airplane, Santana, Quicksilver Messenger Service, and Big Brother and the Holding Company, featuring singer Janis Joplin.
It Was Twenty Years Ago....
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A Compact Flyer
“It’s a C&C Super Flyer,” Jónsson says, “with a 7x13 maple/poplar/maple snare, a 16" concert floor tom, and an 8x18 bass drum. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
What’s Your Favorite Dennis Chambers Performance?
Steely Dan’s "Alive in America" is amazing! the perfect groove for the perfect music. “Josie,”“Peg,” and “Babylon Sisters” are all awesome. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Jake Bundrick with Mayday Parade
Back in the studio, Bundrick is also highly engaged with his bandmates’ needs—as well as those of the producer. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Releases from Antonio Sanchez, Mark Guiliana, Zach Danziger, Gavin Harrison, and more!
Still riding the massive spurt of creativity he uncovered on David Bowie’s Blackstar, the saxophonist channels TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Hunt Sales
The rock ’n’ roll survivor opens up about his brutally honest solo debut. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Fishbone’s Phillip “Fish” Fisher
The members that are here today had a burning desire to hear the music played with an integrity that at a minimum was where we left it in the late ’90s. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…
Industry Happenings
Michael Kennedy, the longtime drummer with George Strait and the Ace in the Hole Band, passed away last August 31 at the age of fifty-nine. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Lone Star Percussion, Dallas, Texas
Lone Star Percussion made it possible for percussionists all over the United States to get their musical supplies in just a few days, and at discount prices.
David Bowie’s Never Let Me Down 2018
Sadly, Bowie died before he could have another crack at the album. But some trusted Bowie associates, including Campbell TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Recordings from Donald Sturge Anthony McKenzie II, Dan Weiss, and more!
RECORDINGS Taking The Reins Donald Sturge Anthony McKenzie II Silenced One drummer’s unique and bold statement on topical events. On Silenced, accomplished drummer/composer Donald Sturge Anthony McKenzie II and an impressive cast of collaborators (including Nels Cline) navigate a series of…
Jawbox’s For Your Own Special Sweetheart
After emerging from Washington D.C.’s legendary late-’80s post-hardcore scene, Jawbox came of age on their 1994 major-label debut—thanks to the addition of powerhouse drummer Zach Barocas. Jawbox was under a great deal of scrutiny when For Your Own Special Sweetheart…
