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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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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

by Chip Deffaa
Feb 5, 2019

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

by Jany Sabins
Feb 5, 2019

Dennis Chambers

The legendary fusion drummer is still setting stages afire with his scorching chops and unshakable groove.

Story by Robin Tolleson | Photos by Steve Parke
Jan 30, 2019

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

Story by Ben Meyer |Photos by Alex Solca
Jan 30, 2019

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

by Patrick Berkery
Jan 30, 2019
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Shakira’s Brendan Buckley

“A bassist friend of mine recently told me that I play drums like a conductor,” says Buckley.

Story by Ilya Stemkovsky | Photos by Alex Solca
Jan 30, 2019

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

by Michael Dawson
Jan 30, 2019

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.

by Robyn Flans
Jan 25, 2019

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.

by Teri Saccone
Jan 25, 2019

Preservation Hall's Frank Parker

Preservation Hall is dedicated to preserving original New Orleans jazz in its purest form.

by David Dudine
Jan 25, 2019

The Neville Brothers' Willie Green

Willie Green is of the hottest young drummers to come out of New Orleans in some time, he is just now beginning to get noticed for what he does behind a drumset.

by Robert Santelli
Jan 25, 2019

Nick Vincent: The Donnie And Marie Show

There's nothing like the thrill of playing for a live audience, because you can't do it over.

by Jim Dinella
Jan 25, 2019
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Crack The Sky's Joey D'AmicoFebruary 2019

His musical road hasn’t always been smoothly paved—or paved at all.

Story by Will Roman | Photos by Linda Miller
Dec 27, 2018

Karriem Riggins

Drummer/producer Karriem Riggins is a speeding comet blazing across the hip-hop cosmos.

Story by Ken Micallef | Photos by Alex Solca
Dec 27, 2018
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