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5 Seconds of Summer Brings the Everyone's a Star Tour to Southern California
Sydney, Australia’s 5 Seconds of Summer recently played the Viejas Arena in San Diego, CA, and KIA Forum in Inglewood, with opener The Band Camino. 5SOS were an opener for One Direction back in 2014 and 2015 which was just…
Ringo Starr Celebrates His 86th Birthday with Peace, Love, and an All-Star Musical Tribute
On July 7th, Ringo Starr celebrated his 86th birthday at his Peace & Love Statue in Beverly Hills, CA with current and former All Starr band members, friends, and celebrities. The event started when Starr, his wife Barbara Bach, and…
Simmons unveils the Titan 90, the most advanced electronic drum kit in Simmons’ history
Available only at Guitar Center, the new Simmons flagship eKit delivers authentic feel, innovative technology and unmatched value for serious drummers Guitar Center today unveiled the Simmons Titan 90, the most advanced electronic drum kit ever developed by Simmons –…
Rush 50 Something World Tour – Opening Night, June 7, 2026 The Kia Forum
Review by Dennis Wolfe - Modern Drummer Advisory Board MemberEdited by Mark Griffith “She (Anika) really understands and appreciates his (Neil’s) greatness, and none of this that happens is diminishing his greatness by one iota.” Geddy Lee speaking with Rick…
Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening
From 2010 to 2017, Jason Bonham led a tribute to the legacy of his father (John Bonham) and Led Zeppelin known as Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience. That band was later renamed Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Evening. On May 23rd,…
Zildjian Jam 2026
The 4th Annual Zildjian Jam returned to Tipitina’s in New Orleans, LA April 28th taking place between weekends of the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival. The event began as part of Zildjian’s 400th Anniversary celebration in 2023 which included…
Jazz Fest 2026 Celebrates Louisiana Culture with Two Unforgettable Weekends of Music, Drumming, Food, and New Orleans Magic
The 2026 New Orleans Jazz and Heritage Festival took place on April 23-26 and April 30-May 3rd. Jazz Fest organizers announced that 475,000 fans took part in the event, which is now regarded as one of the world’s greatest celebrations…
Orange County Drum & Percussion Reunites With Adrian Young for Limited-Edition Signature Snare
Orange County Drum & Percussion has officially unveiled the new Adrian Young Signature Tangerine Sparkle Snare Drum — a limited-edition USA-made release developed in collaboration with Adrian Young, original OCDP founder Daniel Jensen, and Guitar Center’s Director of Merchandise for…
The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship Now Accepting Applications Worldwide
Annual scholarship honors Neil Peart’s legacy by supporting the next generation of young drummers through education, mentorship, and global recognition The Neil Peart Spirit of Drumming Scholarship is now accepting applications for its 2026 program, offering young drummers around the…
Sick New World 2026
Sick New World returned to the Las Vegas Festival grounds for the first time since 2024. This single day festival featured nearly 60 bands across four stages headlined by System of a Down, Korn, Bring Me the Horizon, Evanescence, and…
James Gadson, Legendary R&B Drummer and One of the Most Recorded in History, Dies at 87
Born on June 17, 1939, drummer, producer, singer, and songwriter James Gadson grew up in the Kansas City music scene. He was greatly influenced by his father Harold, who was a well-known drummer. James later moved to Los Angeles, where…
Guitar Center Reintroduces OCDP Drums
Modern Drummer is proud to bring exciting news to the world of drumming. Guitar Center is announcing the relaunch of Orange County Drum & Percussion, also known as OCDP. With this announcement, Guitar Center is reviving one of the most…
INNINGS FESTIVAL FEATURES BLINK-182 AND SUBLIME
Tempe, Arizona’s Innings Festival combines baseball and music with the stages laid out like a baseball diamond, baseball activities, and appearances from various baseball legends. The festival corresponds with the beginning of Arizona’s Spring Baseball season. The festival comes from…
Gary John Burke April 9, 1948 – January 17, 2026
Gary John Burke died at home in Port Ewen, New York, on January 17, 2026, after a long illness with his wife by his side. He was 77. Born in Troy, New York, Gary built an accomplished five-decade career as…
