This month’s issue represents another milestone in Modern Drummer’s storied history: Sheila E. is the Modern Drummer Readers Poll 2021 Hall Of Fame inductee! It’s hard to believe that Sheila is the first woman to be recognized by our readers for the HOF, but it’s a fact. We are so honored that she is in the MD HOF, as she is an incredible percussionist, musician, and artist—not to mention a worldwide celebrity. We recently spoke with her on the Modern Drummer podcast, and I recommend you check out the interview, as it’s filled with Sheila’s insights and inspiration. It’s the perfect companion to reading this month’s article on Sheila to learn more about her incredible life. Every year, the Modern Drummer Readers Poll recognizes the world’s most influential drummers as voted by our readers, and for 2021, we had the largest response in our 45-year history! Thank you for your […]

July 2021 Issue