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Social Distortion’s Dave Hidalgo Jr.
Dave Hidalgo Jr. joined Ludwig in 2010 shortly after becoming a full-time member of legendary punk band Social Distortion. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Modern Drummer 2020 Readers Poll Winners
It's that time of year again, when the drummers of the world show love for the most compelling players of the past twelve months. Find out how your favorites did. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Wilco’s Glenn Kotche
There's no other band in the world that sounds quite like Wilco. And there's no other drummer in the world that sounds quite like Glenn Kotche. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Sepultura’s Eloy Casagrande
From fourteen-year-old Undiscovered Drummer contest winner to one of the world's premier heavy-rock forces, it's been quite a ride for the Brazilian powerhouse. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
10 Reasons to Love Jimmy Cobb
When it came to pure, solid swing feel as deep and wide as the ocean, no one matched Jimmy Cobb. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
In the Studio with Nashville Veteran Tommy Harden
Breaking into the session world is difficult, particularly in Nashville. “Folks need to know that you can come in and get the job done expeditiously because there’s a lot of money being spent on a recording.” TO READ THE FULL…
Percussion Playing for Drummers
As a working drummer, it’s likely that you’re going to be asked to play some hand percussion instruments at some point. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Meinl Artist Concept Super Stack and 16" Sand and 8" Crasher Hats
It’s been thirty years since Meinl first teamed up with one of its endorsing artists to develop some signature models. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
New Gear from Alesis, Tama, Gretsch, Innovative Percussion, and more
New gear from Alesis, Tama, Gretsch, Innovative Percussion and more. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Drumbite Music, Jerusalem, Israel
Being a drum retailer anywhere in the world is tough. But given the divergent religions and political instability of the region, the challenges of operating a drum shop on the border of East and West Jerusalem are a bit more…
New Releases by Charles Lloyd Quartet, Antoine Fafard, Dor Herskovitz, and More.
New releases from Charles Lloyd Quartet, Antoine Fafard, Dor Herskovitz, and more. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
The 2019 Hollywood Drum Show
The nineteenth Hollywood Drum Show was held this past October at the Glendale, California, Civic Center. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Joe Clegg’s You’re So Hybrid: Ableton Live for Drummers
For a dyed-in-the-wool acoustic drum player, it’s been difficult to avoid the news that professional drumming has become hybridized. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
November 1981 — Jim Keltner
A few years ago, Emil Richards took me and my wife to see Buddy Rich play at a musician’s night in a restaurant in Glendale. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
