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Earl Palmer
To list Earl Palmer’s contribution to music, records, film and T.V. would take up an exorbitant amount of space. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Chad Wackerman - Enjoying All Challenges
We had done a series of sessions. Most of it was adding drums to 'Wendall,' the drum machine, tracks. For some reason Frank wanted to add live drums to the stuff he had already recorded for the new album. TO…
Terri Lyne Carrington — Coming Of Age
The idea of the "child star" conjures up a dual image. On the one hand you have to admire the talent it took to become a star. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Eli Konikoff — Transmitting The Inspiration
In any conversation with Eli Konikoff, the word "human" pops up with the regularity of sign posts on a highway. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Buddy Rich: Dedication To Excellence
Buddy Rich has been a famous drummer for as long as I can remember. I first heard him on records in the early ’40s when I was around seven years old. I met Buddy in person in New York City…
Kenwood Dennard
At the age of 25, Kenwood Dennard is in a position many drummers would envy. For the past two years he has been playing in one of the top groups in the world, Manhattan Transfer. TO READ THE FULL STORY:…
Karen Carpenter 1950-1983
On February 3rd, Karen Carpenter died of a massive cardiac arrest. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Artimus Pyle Free Spirit
The name Artimus Pyle conjures up the image of a guy in cut-off jeans all frayed at the ends, hair hanging down the middle of his back, tucked under a wool hat, and a long, long beard that hides half…
The Pros: On Bass Drums
Certain reader questions seem to repeat themselves. Several of them involve the ins and outs of bass drums. What size? What kind of heads? How do I tune them? TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Alan Dawson "Airegin"
From the album Musique Du Bois By Phil Woods (Muse 5037) TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Gary Chester: Taking A Stand
Photo by Rick Mattingly (NEW in 2022: Two brand new episodes in the video lesson Series "Students of the Master, Teach One2One!" featuring Chris Harfenist and Corey Roberts. Aspiring drummers have the incredible opportunity to tap directly into the lineage…
The Military Sound
The application of rudimental/military type patterns to the drumset has added another dimension to contemporary music. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
Bass & Drums: A Dialogue with George Marsh and Mel Graves
It is rare that a writer has a chance to collectively interview musicians noted for their amazing ability to perform together as a rhythm section. However, bassist Mel Craves and drummer George Marsh surpass that simple classification. TO READ THE…
Endorsements: Good or Bad?
There are so many rumors in the music business regarding endorsements that young drummers don't know what to believe. TO READ THE FULL STORY: SUBSCRIBE TO ACCESS LOG IN
