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Jaki Liebezeit: The Life, Theory and Practice of a Master Drummer

It’s no accident that the rhythm-centric music of the German band Can is still considered cutting-edge decades after they first came to prominence. As a new book makes clear, much of their iconoclasm originated with their fascinating drummer. TO READ…

by John Colpitts
May 1, 2020

Fusion Star Lenny White

The four-time Grammy Award winner is such a versatile and influential TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Ken Micallef
May 1, 2020

Studio and Touring Great Jim Gordon

In 1970, Jim Gordon drummed on at least a dozen hit albums... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Ken Micallef
May 1, 2020

Rubix Drums, London, England

Rubix is the newest drum retailer to open in London. It’s a drum store with a difference, whose proprietors are also trying to make a difference. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Gareth Dylan Smith
May 1, 2020

West Coast Pop Journeyman Johny Barbata

In the 1970s, Johny Barbata had a very hot hand. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Bob Girouard
May 1, 2020
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Parliament-Funkadelic’s Tiki Fulwood

Like Black Sabbath, Parliament-Funkadelic was a remarkably groundbreaking unit that released multiple classic albums in 1970, including Funkadelic’s self-titled debut and Free Your Mind…And Your Ass Will Follow and Parliament’s debut, Osmium. Here we discuss their late, great drummer Tiki…

Ilya Stemkovsky
May 1, 2020

Angie Boylan

Angie Boylan’s Brooklyn, New York–based band, Freezing Cold, was on the... TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Meredith Ochs
May 1, 2020

Technique Vs. Musicality Remove Yourself and Let Nature Guide You

A lot of drummers like to pit technique and musicality against each other as if they’re polar opposites. But they’re actually very closely related. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Bill Bachman
May 1, 2020

Rhythmic Emotion -A Masterclass in Applying Tension-and-Release to Your Drumming

A Masterclass in Applying Tension-and-Release to Your Drumming TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Aaron Edgar
May 1, 2020

Warren Storm

A new biography pays long-overdue attention to a legendary drummer TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Meredith Ochs
May 1, 2020

The Big Beat of Hard-Bop Great Art Blakey

In both deeds and words, Art Blakey was the definition of a dedicated jazz musician, mentor, and musical messenger. His driving, thunderous, and propulsive playing style synthesized the rhythmic approach of West African drumming coupled with American blues. TO READ…

Steve Fidyk
May 1, 2020

Gregg Bissonette Breaks Down Tower of Power’s “What Is Hip?”

The contemporary studio/touring great gives his take on a classic beat by funk pioneer David Garibaldi. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

Gregg Bissonette
May 1, 2020
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The Pretenders’ Martin Chambers

The band’s founding drummer finds himself back on tape for the first TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Patrick Berkery
May 1, 2020

Welch Tuning Systems Artistry Series Drumset

A smooth, strong, and stable method for tensioning an entire drum with a single key. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN

by Nick Amoroso
May 1, 2020
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