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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.
Jerry Granelli
It’s hard to think of another drummer ... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Rick Shutter
“Day by Day,” the gargantuan hit single from the Grammy-winning... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Warren Storm
A new biography pays long-overdue attention to a legendary drummer TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Cerrone
Whether or not you recognize the name, you’ve likely heard his drumming. Since the 1970s he’s sold more than 30 million records, including the 1977 hit “Supernature.” TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
What Do You Know About: Richie Hayward
Time loves a hero. Forty years of Little Feat recordings and a constant stream of intriguing guest appearances have made Richie Hayward a big favorite among the drummer cognoscenti. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Bruce Rowland
Bruce Rowland racked up numerous recording and touring credits through his extensive work in the pop, folk, blues-rock, and rock worlds.
Procol Harum's B.J. Wilson
Most who experienced his playing first-hand—including Jimmy Page, who nearly nabbed him for Led Zeppelin—believed he was one of the best drummers who ever lived.
Keith Forsey
The drummer, producer, and songwriter has had a hugely successful career playing multiple, invaluable roles with Billy Idol, Simple Minds, Donna Summer, and other pop and rock greats. Here, close associate Erik Eldenius gets personal with the triple-threat artist, who…
Howard Grimes
He might not share quite the same name recognition as some of his contemporaries, but his deep grooves grace many of the heaviest and most well-known soul recordings of all time. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG…
Lee Goodness
Curtis Mayfield was unlike any other soul artist, and the job of servicing his timeless grooves was a unique challenge, especially during the dawn of electronic drums. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
John “Twink” Alder
The drummer/sonic explorer details his work with the Pretty Things, Syd Barrett, and a bevy of other quintessential psychedelic acts. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Jimmie Vaughan's George Rains
As music journalists, we try to avoid using superlatives, like, say, “the greatest living blues drummer.” At the same time, it’s inarguable that for those who’ve been in a room where the Austin drumming icon George Rains is playing, the…
Melvin Davis
In the ’60s, British kids hungry for exotic American sounds helped resuscitate the careers of countless R&B musicians from the States, a practice that continues to this day. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Tony Newman
A true survivor, this swashbuckling British drummer brings tales from the golden age of rock ’n’ roll excess—and some of the heaviest performances of the era.
