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Paradille Funk
There seems to be a lot of controversy today concerning the usefulness and importance of drum rudiments. This column is not an attempt to justify all of the 26 American Drum Rudiments but, rather, to demonstrate how we can take…
Drumming And Experience
One of the most frustrating things for a young drummer to hear is, “Kid, you have talent. Get some experience, and come back and see me,” or the equally discouraging, “You play well, but you lack experience.” I have seen…
Nicko McBrain — Heavy Metal Perfectionist
Iron Maiden's Nicko McBrain may refer to himself as "The Thrasher," adding that he has "no coordination" and "no technique." Don't believe him for a minute! Being as modest as he is about his talents, McBrain won't tell you that…
Jimmie Fadden — dirt ’n’ drums
I never had any formal training. I came into music probably like a lot of people do. The band got together and said,
David Calarco — The Upstate Burn
David Calarco is probably one of the hottest young acoustic jazz drummers around today.
New Edition’s Danny Donnelly (A. K. A. Zoro)
Edition is one of the hottest acts in show business today, taking the R&B market by storm and making some crossover inroads onto the pop charts.
Dave Huff: White Heart And Beyond
Dave Huff had to feel proud during the 1984 Grammy Awards show. He was the drummer in a Christian rock group called White Heart that was nominated for an award.
The Shuffle
One might be hard pressed to find anything more musically exciting than a good drummer setting fire to a band by laying down a strong, straight-ahead shuffle beat. The shuffle is a very dynamic rhythmic feel. It has been used…
The State Of The Art
An Anniversary is typically a time to celebrate, but it can also be a time to reflect on the past and look ahead to the future.
The State Of The Art — Buddy Rich
You’ve got to love the guy. Let’s face it: He doesn’t have to be out there on the road all the time.
State Of The Art — Louie Bellson
One thing never changes—Louie Bellson’s constant desire to change.
