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Modern Drummer 2019 Readers Poll Winners
The Foo Fighters’ tandem drummers had another huge year in 2018, with Taylor Hawkins powering the band throughout
Protocol's Simon Phillips
While in Los Angeles, Simon Phillips uses this Tama Star kit, which is one of three setups he keeps in rotation.
Oh Sees’ Paul Quattrone and Dan Rincon
Since 2015 the Oh Sees have utilized a double-drummer rhythm section, which currently features Dan Rincon and Paul Quattrone.
The Different Sides of Gary Husband
During the 11 years since he first appeared on the professional scene, Gary has shown that he is as adept at creating the music of the present and future as he is at recreating the music of the past. TO…
The Drummers Of Woody Herman
For 50 years—with relatively brief interruptions—Woody Herman has led one of the greatest of all big bands. And not surprisingly, he's had some of the greatest drummers driving his band. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Walter Keiser And Pedro Haldemann
The Swiss group, headed by composer and electric harpist Vollenweider, is best selling in Europe. This is a decent achievement for drummer Walter Keiser and percussionist Pedro Haldemann. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Dennis Chambers
The legendary fusion drummer is still setting stages afire with his scorching chops and unshakable groove.
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. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Blondie’s Clem Burke
Precious few drummers are bringing the heat after forty-plus years in the game like Clem Burke is bringing it. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Shakira’s Brendan Buckley
“A bassist friend of mine recently told me that I play drums like a conductor,” says Buckley.
What You Need to Know About...Plywood Snare Drums
As touring and recording great Kenny Aronoff explained, “Start with a metal drum and a wood. That will cover a lot of situations.” TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
James Stroud
While playing for many of Nashville's major acts and producing some of them as well, James grew to understand and appreciate the importance of the song.
Judas Priest's Dave Holland the scars of success
One British band that has best sustained the true spirit and tradition of the heavy rock sound, while also expanding the scope of that sound, is Judas Priest.
Preservation Hall's Frank Parker
Preservation Hall is dedicated to preserving original New Orleans jazz in its purest form.
