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.
Buddy Rich: A Timeline
In a unique timeline format, we trace the high points of Buddy's historic career—and beyond. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Antonio Sanchez Soars Beyond Birdman
The success of his unique film score blew open the doors of perception for many a curious drummer. His latest projects are no less exploratory— or inspiring. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
50 Crucial Jazz Drumming Recordings
From classic LPs of the golden age of bebop to cutting-edge contemporary releases, MD guides you through some of the genre’s most important albums of all time—with one or two surprise gems thrown in for good measure. TO READ THE…
Up and Coming — Go-Go's Gina Schock
"In high school, when my friends would get money, they'd buy make-up and clothes. I'd buy records and drum heads. I was a peculiar child, I guess." TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Quiet Giant: The Tubes' Prairie Prince
Anyone who has ever seen the Tubes perform can attest to his power, technique and stamina. He is unshakable too, and he has to be with all that semichaos going on all around him. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE…
NARADA MICHAEL WALDEN: Inspired
"I'm not sure I really deserve to be in this magazine as a musician because who am I? But I do feel that if I'm going to be in it, it is just to inspire musicians to lead better lives…
Danny Gottlieb — In Pursuit of Excellence
"Contemporary" is defined as "being of the time." When applied to music, the term indicates that the music is made up of elements that are currently in existence. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
MAX WEINBERG - Good Time on "E" Street
There's an old song that says: "Talk about a dream. If you don't have a dream, how are you going to make your dreams come true?" TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Live and Learn: A Health Insurance Primer for Musicians
With all of the uncertainty surrounding how federal and state governments will be approaching health care law in the future, it’s tempting to throw up your hands and shout, Wake me up when the dust settles! Unfortunately, the vast majority…
10 Reasons to Love Bev Bevan
There likely weren’t many impassioned “Where’s Bev?” cries at the several dozen shows Electric Light Orchestra founder Jeff Lynne performed as “Jeff Lynne’s E.L.O.” during 2015 and 2016, and that’s understandable. Though longtime drummer Bev Bevan formed the Electric Light…
Eddie Fisher
The members of OneRepublic have seen their share of highs and lows in the music business. But one constant throughout the band’s lengthy hit-filled run is the hooky beatmaking of its longtime drummer. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…
Oceans Ate Alaska’s Chris Turner
In a genre that’s seemingly dominated by speed, power, and, in some cases, deep sample libraries, a metal drummer tears up the blueprint, shatters technical boundaries, and refines his own voice. And he wants you to do the same. TO…
On Topic: R&B Legend James Gadson
The R&B legend on learning the ropes on the Chitlin' Circuit, going pro, and working with Paul McCartney and Adam Sandler. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Dams of the West’s Gabriela Jimeno and Chris Tomson
Roles flip, as the drummer for the indie-rock hitmakers Vampire Weekend steps out from behind the kit to front his own project while recruiting an established solo artist, frontwoman, and drummer to handle his grooves live. TO READ THE FULL…
