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Pete Best: Silver Beatle

Unless you happened to be in Hamburg, Germany, or Liverpool, England between the years of 1960 and 1962, you would not have seen the Beatles' original drummer, Pete Best. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Robyn Flans
Nov 16, 2017

Jack Sperling

Jack Sperling's experience with big bands, combos, show and studio conductors, network staff groups and as back-up drummer for star performers would be difficult to match—and this shows no sign of letting up. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…

by Tracy Borst
Nov 16, 2017

Larry Blackmon — Soul Inspiration

Larry Blackmon became a feature interview by way of a lucky accident. Lucky for us. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Scott K. Fish
Nov 13, 2017

The Traditional Roots Of Billy Higgins

Billy Higgins is a modest human being who is proud to be part of jazz history. If playing is an extension of an individual's personality, then that statement has no better empirical proof than in the presence of Mr. Higgins.…

by Charles M. Bernstein
Nov 13, 2017

Clem Burke — Controlled Craziness

Something strange happened on the last Blondie tour. Usually, when the reviews come out, Debbie Harry is talked about as though she is doing a solo act with anonymous back-up musicians. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…

Story and photos by Rick Mattingly
Nov 13, 2017
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Jeff Porcaro

Whether listening to Jeff Porcaro on vinyl or watching him in the studio or on a live gig, a multitude of adjectives come to mind. First and foremost is finesse: an artful delicacy of performance, a tastefulness and subtlety. TO…

by Robyn Flans
Nov 13, 2017

Peter Erskine

If Peter Erskine isn't careful, he's going to start giving jazz, musicians a good name. I mean, we all know about the reputation jazz players have with the general public, right? TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…

by Rick Mattingly
Nov 8, 2017

Chester Thompson Up For The Challenge

You've seen the ad: an enormous double-bass outfit with eight deep-shell tom-toms, and behind the mighty set, the affable, but powerful, Chester Thompson. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Stanley Hall
Nov 8, 2017

Jim Gordon Nothing But Music

This conversation took place one night while I was sitting at home in New Jersey and Jim was at home 3000 miles away in California. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by Scott K. Fish
Nov 8, 2017

Dennis Elliott

It isn't often that someone is entirely content and satisfied with what he does for a living, but Dennis Elliot of Foreigner is one such person whose accomplishments have surpassed even his goals and imaginings. TO READ THE FULL STORY:…

by Robyn Flans
Nov 8, 2017

Vic Mastrianni

One can't help but be intrigued by a drummer whose playing experiences range from Ted Nugent to Crystal Gayle, who grew up in Florida, lived in Detroit with Nugent, and now lives in Nashville. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE…

by Robyn Flans
Nov 8, 2017

Areosmith's Joey Kramer

Watching Aerosmith perform, you’re likely not thinking about the band’s famous feuds, or about singer Steven Tyler’s stint on American Idol. What you probably are wondering is how, after forty years, their drummer can still rock so impossibly hard. It…

Story by Ilya Stemkovsky | Photos by Rob Shanahan
Nov 6, 2017
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No Doubt's Adrian Young Inteview May 2013

Behind the larger-than-life drumming persona of Adrian Young you’ll find many of the same qualities shared by the rest of us humble timekeepers. It takes a certain amount of mojo to play sold-out arenas wearing only a Mohawk and a…

Story by Stephen Bidwell | Photos by Alex Solca
Nov 6, 2017

Kendrick Scott

  It doesn’t take long to realize just how much detailed analysis this blazing leader and sideman applies to his art. And that might be exactly why, when the time comes to create in the moment, he’s so free to…

Story by Ken Micallef | Photos by Paul La Raia
Nov 6, 2017
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