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The Classic Recordings of Ginger Baker, Part 1

From his pre-Cream recordings with the Graham Bond Oraganisation, through his work with Afrobeat legend Fela Kuti, we trace the early career of the recently deceased drummer who influenced generations. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Modern Drummer
Jan 31, 2020

Michael Carabello - Return To The Jungle

Percussionist Michael Carabello, an original member of the Santana band, has always played with raw power, poetry, and the confidence and simplicity of an old master. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Connie Fisher
Jun 11, 2018

Eric Clapton's Jamie Oldaker

After forty years, the famed Eric Clapton cohort’s career is coming full circle.

Interview by Bob Girouard | Photo by Phil Clarkin
Mar 28, 2018

Ricky Lawson

Michael Jackson. Whitney Houston. Eric Clapton. Lionel Richie. Phil Collins. Steely Dan. What do these artists all have in common? TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Ilya Stemkovsky
Feb 15, 2018

Steve Jordan - 10 Things the Groove Master Has to Have on Tour

No touring musician is exempt from the grueling demands of life on the road. Whether he’s playing sold-out arenas with John Mayer or Eric Clapton or hip clubs with Robert Cray or the Verbs, Steve Jordan has ten things that…

Interview, Photo & Video by Miguel Monroy
Nov 30, 2017
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Ginger Baker — Alive And Well

"Hello—this is Ginger Baker. I'm calling to say goodbye ..." This sounded final and gloomy. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Chris Welch
Nov 16, 2017

Jim Gordon Nothing But Music

This conversation took place one night while I was sitting at home in New Jersey and Jim was at home 3000 miles away in California. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Story by Scott K. Fish
Nov 8, 2017

Jamie Oldaker Moving Centerstage

Although his is not a household name, even in many music circles, he has quietly racked up an impressive list of credentials by playing and recording with people such as Leon Russell, Eric Clapton, Peter Frampton, Bob Seger, and the…

by Robert Gomez
Jun 19, 2017

Russ Titelman

The man at the helm of classic tracks like Steve Winwood’s “Higher Love” and Randy Newman’s “Rednecks,” and Eric Clapton’s Unplugged and Journeyman albums, takes us inside the making of a hit. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS…

Billy Amendola
Apr 26, 2017

Reasons to Love: Roger Hawkins

Hawkins is simply one of the greatest studio drummers of all time. His spot-on time, deep Southern-infused pocket, and uncluttered parts have fueled a long list of landmark soul and R&B classics with artists including Aretha Franklin, Etta James, and…

Jeff Potter
Apr 26, 2017
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