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Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.

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Sepultura’s Eloy Casagrande

From fourteen-year-old Undiscovered Drummer contest winner to one of the world's premier heavy-rock forces, it's been quite a ride for the Brazilian powerhouse. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by David Ciauro | Photos by Marcos Hermes
Feb 28, 2020

Wilco’s Glenn Kotche

There's no other band in the world that sounds quite like Wilco. And there's no other drummer in the world that sounds quite like Glenn Kotche. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by Adam Budofsky | Photos by Jessica Alexander
Feb 28, 2020

10 Reasons to Love Jimmy Cobb

When it came to pure, solid swing feel as deep and wide as the ocean, no one matched Jimmy Cobb. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Ken Micallef
Feb 28, 2020

Heracio "El Negro" Hernandez

The revered Latin-jazz drummer, who turned concepts like left-foot clave into drumming staples, is back with an expansive new audio-visual package. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by Ken Micallef | Photos by John Fell
Jan 31, 2020

Chris Johnson

The first-call R&B and pop drummer with Lady Gaga, Camila Cabello, and other superstars has climbed the ladder methodically, and with no small amount of flair. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by Ken Micallef | Photos by Alex Solca
Jan 31, 2020
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The Classic Recordings of Ginger Baker, Part 1

From his pre-Cream recordings with the Graham Bond Oraganisation, through his work with Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, we trace the early career of the recently deceased drummer who influenced generations. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Jan 31, 2020

Eric Harland — Jazz Swinger, Drum Prophet

The Texas native has played on hundreds of albums, recorded multiple soundtracks, performed with jazz royalty, and led his own incendiary projects. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by Ken Micallef | Photos by Gene Ambo
Dec 27, 2019

Joel Taylor

Possessing a clean, clear, punchy style that he can adapt to any environment, Joel Taylor is one of the most in-demand drummers in Los Angeles. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by Ken Micallef | Photos by Alex Solca
Dec 27, 2019

Darryl "Lil Man" Howell

Darryl Howell holds down the drum chair for three artists at the top of their genres: Jonathan McReynolds, Nicki Minaj, and Maxwell. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by Stephen Styles | Photos by Gene Ambo
Dec 27, 2019

The Drummers of David Byrne's American Utopia

Multiple drummers, totally wireless, and in constant choreographic motion...Broadway has never seen the likes of this. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by Jeff Potter | Photos by Matthew Murphy
Dec 27, 2019

Chris Vatalaro—Man on the Move

Saying that the world is his stage doesn’t come close to describing the drummer’s career. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

By Bob Girouard | Photos by Anton Coene
Dec 27, 2019

Tower of Power’s David Garibaldi

Garibaldi’s classic body-moving tracks expanded the drumset vocabulary, inspiring generations of stick wielders. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Jeff Potter
Dec 18, 2019
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Gunnar Olsen

“I get to Bruce’s place, and they play me a song once or twice—I’m not quite sure what song it was. It’s very surreal. I’m hearing Bruce’s voice in the headphones.” TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…

Story by Patrick Berkery | Photos by Savannah Lauren
Nov 25, 2019

The 2019 Chicago Drum Show

The Show, now in its twenty-ninth year, is one of the largest and longest-running drum exhibitions in the world.

Story and photos by Bob Campbell
Nov 25, 2019
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