J.M.Van Eaton Archives - Modern Drummer Magazine

J.M.Van Eaton

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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.

by Rob Bowman and Ross Johnson
May 14, 2019

The History of Rock Drumming Part II - The Country Influence

Country music was the second source of inspiration for rock music. That it's discussed as the second part of this series in no way implies that it had less of an influence than blues. TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG…

by Scott K. Fish
Sep 28, 2017

August 2008 - Volume 32 • Number 8

Dafnis Prieto, Kenny Aronoff, Deen Castronovo, Adam Deitch, Daniel Glass, J.M. Van Eaton, W.S. Holland, Bobby Crafford, Brian Viglione, John Dolmayan, Gene Hoglan, Julian Dorio, Hugh Grundy, Rodney Howard, John Bonham, Bill Stewart, Brandon Saller, Karl Brazil, Keith Carlock, Rod…

Modern Drummer
Aug 1, 2008

June 1987 - Volume 11 • Number 5

J.R. Robinson, Lars Ulrich, Ricky Lawson, Phil Collins, Joe Porcaro, Ralph Humphrey, Steve Houghton, Casey Scheuerell, Steve Schaeffer, J.M. Van Eaton, Terry Bozzio, Chad Wackerman, Neil Peart TO READ THE FULL STORY: LOG IN Digital Access $4.99 /month or $49.99…

Modern Drummer
Jun 1, 1987