February 1985 – Volume 9 • Number 2
On 01st Feb 1985
Articles in February 1985
Bill Lombardo
Bill Lombardo has had an interesting career already, and he hasn't hit 35 yet. Beginning in the early '60s as a rock drummer, Bill participated in the San Francisco psychedelic scene. He went on to play funk, country, and top-40…
The Benefits Of Left-Hand Ride
What do Billy Cobham, Simon Phillips, Kenny Aronoff, Daniel Humair, and Lenny White have in common? They all play ride patterns with their left hand. Left-hand ride refers to the technique drummers use who play drumset in a normal, right-hand…
Nigel Olsson — The Heart of Nigel Olson
Nigel Olsson speaks from the heart. In fact, there seems to be nothing he does that doesn't revolve around his heart. As he plays and sings on stage with Elton John, he uses his entire body to complement the artist's…
Mick Avory — Knowing The Job
The Kinks Konk Recording Studio sits on the edge of London in an area hardly recognizable to a city visitor. Located a good 40 minutes from Picadilly Circus by public transportation (i.e., underground and bus), the studio is on an…
Mark Brzezicki Big Country Beat
A lot has been written about Big Country's guitar sound, almost to the exclusion of everything else about them. While it's undeniable that the band's guitar sounds have captured a lot of people's attention, their drummer is not exactly out…
Mel Lewis
The Mel Lewis Jazz Orchestra and the Village Vanguard just seem to go together. For one thing, they both represent longevity. The Vanguard is the oldest club in New York City; Mel's band has one of the longest- running gigs…
