Virtually every young drummer dreams of being a star at one time or another. We would all like to see ourselves on stage whipping out a dazzling drum solo for thousands of adoring and screaming fans. We can imagine what it would be like to be on tour playing concerts all over the world. We can almost feel what it must be like to sign autographs, to be recognized on the street, and to be known for being one of the very best. These dreams of success inspire many of us to practice, study, rehearse, and do all that we can to develop our talents. Often, the dreams precede the actual success. Most successful drummers have had all of these thoughts and feelings to one degree or another. However, at some point, many of us realize that there is room for only so many top stars. Not everyone who loves […]

May 1986 Issue