Feature Stories
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Josh Freese
Looking at Josh Freese across a Starbucks table, it's hard to believe I've known him since he was eleven years old. Suddenly it struck me that he was then the same age that my son is now, and the comparison…
Steve French
After a bout with cancer, Steve French is happily back at in the saddle with country singer Billy Ray Cyrus. About a year ago French discovered a very small bump on his neck. Doctors said it was, "nothing," but French…
Wayne Fullwood of Little Barrie
We Are Little Barrie, the debut release by London trio Little Barrie, has drawn enthusiastic critical comparisons to the early Rolling Stones and James Brown for its irresistible groove that swings between '60s-inspired soulful rock and funky blues. Driving the…
Devon Glenn of Buckcherry
While Buckcherry is currently in pre-production for a follow-up record to their successful self-titled debut, drummer Devon Glenn says he's extremely pleased with this last record. "The recording of the drums on the album went pretty quickly. I did everything…
Tom Hambridge
Tom Hambridge's life has changed quite a bit over the last two years, since artist Susan Tedeschi asked the drummer to produce and play on her first record. The multi-talented Hambridge also brought some material to the table - including…
Chico Hamilton
Drummer Steve Davis recalls when The Lynne Arriale Trio, of which he is a member, played at a jazz festival with Chico Hamilton's group a couple of years ago. "I complimented Chico on how great his band sounded," Davis says.…
Jeff Haynes
Through his work with jazz diva Cassandra Wilson, Jeff Haynes has evolved into more than "just" a percussionist. Stints with Pat Metheny, Peabo Bryson, Dionne Farris, Harry Belafonte, Lizz Wright, and others have left their mark on Haynes. But his…
Richie Hayward Discusses Chinese Work Songs
Little Feat's latest album, Chinese Work Songs, came out at the end of June, and drummer Richie Hayward says he's pleased with the outcome. "We had a ball doing this one," he says. "Each album is a little different; they…
Mike Heidorn of Son Volt
Mike Heidorn's Ludwig drumkit dates back to the year he was born: 1967. In keeping with those times, the drums are psychedelic red with white pearl inlay. "I got them in high school," he says, "and I've used them in…
Dustin Hengst of Damone
Named after the wise-cracking ticket scalper from Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Boston-based rock band Damone combine Joan Jett-inspired rock 'n' roll brattiness with Rick Nielsen-worthy power-pop sensibilities. Setting itself apart from the pack with the tomboyish verve of eighteen-year-old…
Raymond Herrera of Fear Factory
Bad blood among members can destroy even the most fiercely committed band quicker than creative differences, acrimonious label relationships, or poor album sales. When irreconcilable differences between Fear Factory vocalist Burton Bell and guitarist Dino Cazares split the LA-based group…
Brendan Hill of Blue's Traveler
Blues Traveler's thirteen-year career includes founding the H.O.R.D.E. festival, having one of the longest charting singles ever ("Run-Around"), winning a Grammy, selling over ten million albums, and surviving a founding member's death. The seasoned band's latest studio release, Truth Be…
Gene Hoglan: Furious Kick Drumming
In the midst of Strapping Young Lad's otherworldly barrage of guitars, screams, bass rumble, and samples, Gene Hoglan's kick drums blast through in furious, amazingly accurate 32nd-note flurries. Hoglan, thirty-seven, was in on the beginnings of the thrash metal movement,…
Rick "The Rev" Holeman
They would either "Make magic together" or become "The biggest train wreck Austin, Texas has ever heard." That was what multi-percussionist Rick "The Rev" Holeman (pictured) told drummer/percussionist Mike Zeoli when the two teamed up in Del Castillo, an Austin…
