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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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Catching Up With... Corky Laing

During classic rock’s golden era, Corky Laing found great success with guitarist Leslie West and bassist Felix Pappalardi in the proto-metal band Mountain (“Mississippi Queen”), which he’s played with on and off for decades, and with West, Bruce & Laing,…

Bob Girouard
Feb 23, 2017

Catching Up With... Terry Silverlight

Terry Silverlight has covered vast territory as a drummer and composer for recordings, television, and film. As a sideman, he recently played on vibraphonist Dave Shank’s Soundproof, pianist Ted Brancato’s The Next Step—featuring bass great Ron Carter—and Bolero by the…

Jeff Potter
Feb 23, 2017

10 Essential Drummer Autobiographies

The most popular musician autobiographies tend to come from famous singers and guitar heroes. But drummers can tell a tale as well as anyone else. Here’s a ten-pack of proof. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Patrick Berkery
Feb 23, 2017

Joe Morello

Joe Morello is a drummer not often written about. The last album to feature Morello was the Dave Brubeck Quartet's 25th Anniversary Reunion. In the liner notes to that album Morello wrote, "It's nice to be remembered when you're old…

by Scott Kevin Fish
Feb 23, 2017

Alphonse Mouzon - Marked Man

Al Mouzon is a marked man. He has become stereotyped as just a jazz drummer in America, and has taken refuge in Europe by touring there exclusively. European audiences appreciate the versatility and quality of Mouzon's drumming and music. TO…

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Feb 23, 2017
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Ty Segall

The multi-instrumentalist—who’s never off the drums for long, on stage or in the studio—always hits that sweet spot between retro and radical. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

David Jarnstrom
Feb 23, 2017

The New York Scene

Modern Drummer's first discussion of percussion includes four of the busiest drummers on the New York Scene today: Herb Lovelle, Ralph MacDonald, Bernard Purdie and Grady Tate. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017

Billy Cobham

Billy Cobham is one of the strongest innovative forces on the drumming scene today. Both his technique, and drum set-up are awesome.We met at Starr Recording Studios where Billy was to record an instructional tape for the Tama Drum Company.…

by Cheech Iero
Feb 23, 2017

Reflections: Don Lamond

"I was fascinated by the drums. I was always banging on things but I couldn't figure out how people rolled on drums. How could they play fast enough to produce a continuous sound?" TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…

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Feb 23, 2017

Jimmy Cobb: Seasoned Sideman

After talking to Jimmy Cobb and hearing him play, I was impressed both by the man, and the musician. His musical credentials are extensive. From 1958-1962 he was a member of the Miles Davis group, which included John Coltrane and…

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Feb 23, 2017

Gene Krupa 1909-1973

"I'm happy that I succeeded in doing two things: I made the drummer a high priced guy, and I was able to draw more people to jazz." TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017

Krupa and the Small Groups: A Lesson In Individuality and Swing

The overwhelming majority of both jazz historians and laymen remember Gene Krupa as primarily, a big-band drummer. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017
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Reflections on Gene Krupa

In 1939, I first met Gene. I started at the Hickory House in 1938. So Gene and I had been friends for over 30 years. I guess that everything that has been said about the man has been said before…

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Feb 23, 2017

Michael Shrieve: Transcendence

I can remember being 16 years old, listening to 17-year-old Mike Shrieve on the first Santana album. It was released soon after Santana's stunning performance at the Woodstock Festival. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017
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