Features
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.
Booker Stardrum
The drummer, who grew up in a household steeped in top-level twentieth-century classical music performance, has built up an impressive résumé featuring some of the most compelling experimental pop and rock groups of the past decade. He’s also released an…
JD McPherson’s Jason Smay
He might’ve had his sights set on a different musical path, but the skills he honed sure come in handy today, driving the tunes of one of the coolest roots rockers on the scene.
Jim Eno of Spoon
For three consecutive nights during the 2017 South by Southwest conference, the Austin punk rock mecca Emo’s was temporarily christened Eno’s in honor of the headlining band’s drummer.
Sonny Emory
Sonny Emory chimes in with his thoughts on some big topics. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Italian Vintage Drums and Cymbals
Vintage drum expert Luca Luciano’s book is a fascinating introduction to some of the most unusual drums you’ll likely never see.
Matt Wilson - The Ambassador of Unvention
An experienced pursuer of the unfamiliar, and a compassionate leader who’s unafraid to unleash, the eternally curious drummer carves a unique way along his journey of musical discovery—all the while bringing as many of us along as he can. TO…
Steve Gadd
Sometimes, a person becomes noted for something which is merely a by-product of what the person was actually going for. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Myron Grombacher — Rock 'N' Roll Energy
Seeing Myron Grombacher on stage with Pat Benatar is quite a treat. Aside from being a superb rock drummer—fluid, steady, fluent, tasteful and powerful—he is quite a showman. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
The Reggae Drummers
A decade ago, it would have been unthinkable to envision a music form born in the steamy slums of Kingston, Jamaica, becoming one of the more exciting influences on contemporary music. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…
Michael Shrieve — Coming To Terms With Himself
Not long ago, two readers wrote separate letters that said, "I just saw the movie Woodstock. Who was the young drummer playing with Santana?" TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
J.C. Heard
J.C. Heard is relaxing in the living room of his modest apartment in Troy, Michigan. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Mike Clark — Tradition In Transition
Oh, yeah, Mike Clark. The fusion drummer, right? Well . . . no (not the Byrds' drummer either, thank you). "I've been playing drums since I was five years old, man," Clark explains with a shrug and a lopsided grin.…
Terry Clarke — Playing In The Right Place
The 1983 science-fiction movie "Strange Invaders", starring Louise Fletcher, has a bar scene in which saxophonist Buddy Tate, guitarist Ed Bickert and drummer Terry Clarke perform on-camera. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Mark Craney — Pursuing His Art
Just three years ago, at age 27, Mark Craney felt he had reached the peak of his career, with no more goals to attain. Life, with its inevitable twists and turns, showed him he was wrong. TO READ THE FULL…
