Since my interview appeared in Modern Drummer, I have had many requests to elaborate on some of the topics that were covered only briefly at that time. Most drummers I have talked to have some form of body tension they would like to be rid of. They want to be more in control of how they feel from day to day, but instead, they find themselves relaxed one day and “out of sorts” on another. They do not want to rely on drugs or alcohol for temporary relief and the possible creation of an addiction problem. I myself, had to face the fact that I didn’t feel as comfortable as I would have liked behind the drums. About ten years ago, I started on a search to help myself become a better drummer. The answer was to become more aware of my body while playing. The drumset, after all, is […]

August September 1982 Issue