Portraits
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.
Black Tide's Steven Spence
As a teenager, Black Tide’s drummer wanted to get good, fast. Now twenty, he’s proven just how much you can accomplish if you put your mind to it. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
MxPx's Yuri Ruley Interview February 2010
On MxPx’s second collection of covers, the renowned punk band finally gets to interpret the ’80s their way. Our hero on translating U2, the Clash, the Descendents, and the Ramones. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Reggae Great Larry McDonald
It may have taken him decades to finally release an album as a leader. But the conga master has spent his time well. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
J.M. Van Eaton: Rockabilly Rhythm
Along with D.J. Fontana, Earl Palmer, and Jerry Allison, J.M. Van Eaton ranks as one of the paramount drummers in rock 'n' roll in the 1950s.
Eliot Zigmund
Eliot Zigmund played with Bill Evans Trio, Eon with Richie Beirach, Frank Tusa, Don Friedman, Bob Kindred, Chet Baker, Stan Getz, Lee Konitz, and others.
Panama Francis
In a career that has spanned half a century, Panama Francis has made his mark as both a big band and a rock 'n' roll drummer.
Barrett Deems—World's Fastest Drummer
Inside Randolph Square, Barrett Deems did indeed propel a quartet of Chicago musicians with a clean, swinging performance—effortlessly.
Walter Keiser And Pedro Haldemann
The Swiss group, headed by composer and electric harpist Vollenweider, is best selling in Europe. This is a decent achievement for drummer Walter Keiser and percussionist Pedro Haldemann. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Preservation Hall's Frank Parker
Preservation Hall is dedicated to preserving original New Orleans jazz in its purest form.
The Neville Brothers' Willie Green
Willie Green is of the hottest young drummers to come out of New Orleans in some time, he is just now beginning to get noticed for what he does behind a drumset.
Nick Vincent: The Donnie And Marie Show
There's nothing like the thrill of playing for a live audience, because you can't do it over.
Noel Okimoto
Yet, although few musicians would view Honolulu as a major music center, some very fine jazz can be heard in the Islands.
Andre Arpino
The audience is ecstatic, on their feet and prepared to clap until their hands become raw.
Oliver Jackson
There are some people who always sound like they're competing for the title of "world's noisiest drummer."
