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Jerry Carrigan: In On The Ground Floor

His recording career is so extensive that he can't even remember a good portion of the songs on which he has played.

by Robyn Flans
Jun 27, 2019

Gene Chrisman

From 1966, for a period of five years, working at that studio under Moman's supervision, a small group of musicians knocked out hit after hit.

by Robyn Flans
Dec 12, 2018

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

Buddy Harmon: Nashville Superstar

A pioneer of the Nashville recording scene, Harman was really the first full time studio drummer in that area, and he has certainly not limited himself to any one style, having done an excess of 15,000 sessions. TO READ THE…

story by Robyn Flans
Mar 30, 2017

Paul English: On The Road with Willie Nelson

It's difficult to write about Paul English without mentioning Willie Nelson. Paul says that Willie is his "favorite subject." But, there's something admirable about long relationships. For three decades the team of Nelson and English has been on the high…

Story by Scott K. Fish
Mar 30, 2017
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Victor Indrizzo

The public profile of top studio cats might not be what it was during the heyday of ’60s star Hal Blaine, ’70s icon Steve Gadd, or even ’80s “it” guy Dave Weckl. But day in and day out the work…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017

CATCHING UP WITH…Kenny Aronoff

He’s played with everybody, but he doesn’t get called just for his technique.It’s been more than thirty years since Kenny Aronoff first received national attention as the drummer on John Cougar Mellencamp’s hits “Hurts So Good” and “Jack and Diane.”…

Modern Drummer
Feb 23, 2017

Billy Thomas - The Time Jumper

Seeing as he’s got a recording and touring résumé as long as your arm, you’d think the longtime Vince Gill sidekick would have done pretty much everything there is to do as a first-call Nashville cat. But like they say,…

Mike Haid
Feb 23, 2017
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