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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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Woodshed - Dylan Wissing

As a burgeoning studio drummer in his hometown of Bloomington, Indiana, Dylan Wissing studied with two giants of the session world: Kenny Aronoff and Shawn Pelton. His first recording experience was in the eighth grade, in Aronoff’s home studio. TO…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017

The Flaming Lips' Steven Drozd and Kliph Scurlock

Oklahoma’s favorite psychedelic sons take yet another road less traveled. We talk to the group’s main sonic architect and his drummer-in-arms about what went into their ambitious new album, and how it’s being presented on stage. TO READ THE FULL…

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Feb 23, 2017

Portraits - David Langlois

Inventing an instrument often means inventing situations in which to explore it. This globe hopper has made a lot of things happen with a modest yet versatile and fun-sounding concoction that puts heirloom family items to brilliant percussive use. TO…

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Feb 23, 2017

What Do You Know About…Frank De Vito

His story—which includes work with some of the most iconic artists of all time—is a timeless lesson in providing exactly what’s needed, and being open to whatever fate sends your way. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…

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Feb 23, 2017

George "Spanky" McCurdy

His infamous “off time” approach has been the source of many a drummer’s woodshed frustrations. An eye-opening DVD now offers insight. But, as with so many players who live on the front lines of innovation, true understanding becomes clear only…

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Feb 23, 2017
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Rich Redmond on Stewart Copeland

Synchronicity. By 1983 it may no longer have described the interpersonal relationships between the members of the Police, but it’s the perfect term to illustrate Stewart Copeland’s masterful rhythmic blend inside the tunes on the group’s final album. TO READ…

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Feb 23, 2017

Portraits - Sparks's Tammy Glover

Few musicians have the opportunity to enjoy simultaneous—and significant—careers on stage and in the conference room. Here the veteran drummer with the iconic cult band Sparks connects the dots between the two vastly different worlds. TO READ THE FULL STORY:…

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Feb 23, 2017

Victor Indrizzo

The public profile of top studio cats might not be what it was during the heyday of ’60s star Hal Blaine, ’70s icon Steve Gadd, or even ’80s “it” guy Dave Weckl. But day in and day out the work…

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Feb 23, 2017

What Do You Know About...Karen Carpenter?

One of the most iconic vocalists in pop history was also a drummer—and a damned good one. So why do we still need reminding? TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017

On The Cover - Daru Jones

On The Cover Daru Jones The requirements of rock and rap might seem poles apart, but the lines of separation evaporate in the hands of Jack White’s beatmaker. Story by Robin Tolleson Photos by Rick Malkin Lost in the moment,…

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Feb 23, 2017

Catching up With…

The musical chameleon has used every color in his palette during his decorated career. Right now, it’s all about silver. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017

McClenty Hunter

McClenty Hunter’s current tenures with guitarist Dave Stryker’s band (five years) and tenor sax star Kenny Garrett’s quintet (three years) are putting the drummer in the spotlight he’s long deserved. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017
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Vince Cherico

Features Vince Cherico How a non-Latino kid from New Jersey came to be a prime groover in the Latin jazz scene. Story by Jeff Potter Photos by Paul La Raia Last December, Vince Cherico arrived for a gig in Cuba…

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Feb 23, 2017

What Do You Know About…Dave Mattacks?

Discovering a shared love of the veteran rock and folk drummer Dave Mattacks is the kind of thing that bonds hardcore music fans. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

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Feb 23, 2017
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