Ella Fitzgerald
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.
Jeff Hamilton
His early obsession with jazz might have been out of step with the rock ’n’ roll dreams of most kids his age. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
From The Past: Chick Webb
The story of Chick Webb is more than the story of a dynamic drummer of the swing era. It's the story of a gallant little man who overcame physical deformity, hardship and pain. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO…
Drums: On Stage
Has Buddy Rich embarked on a new career in symphonic music? Not really. But he is giving it a try, playing with local symphony orchestras throughout the country. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
What Do You Know About...Connie Kay
Widely admired for his long tenure with the influential Modern Jazz Quartet, Connie Kay made equally important contributions as a house drummer for Atlantic Records in the early 1950s, when he laid down a long list of historic tracks that…
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…
