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Zak Starkey Reflects on Departure From The Who After Nearly 30 Years Behind the Kit
In a heartfelt message shared this week, longtime Who drummer Zak Starkey addressed his unexpected departure from the legendary rock band—a group he’s been associated with since the mid-1990s. The news comes as a shock to many fans, especially considering…
Former Judas Priest Drummer Les Binks Dies at 73
James Leslie Binks, best known as the powerhouse drummer behind Judas Priest's late '70s era, has died at the age of 73. The news of his passing was confirmed over the weekend, with tributes pouring in from fans and fellow…
Ash Soan with Snow Patrol
Snow Patrol played their first Los Angeles shows in three years, March 25th and 26th at the Wiltern Theater. Since their last L.A. show there was a lineup change with bassist Paul Wilson and second drummer, Johnny Quinn departing the…
Matt Sorum with Rock for Responders
Kings of Chaos’ Matt Sorum brought together an all-star cast of musicians for an extra special concert in San Pedro, CA. WIth the incredible Battleship IOWA - an iconic naval legend dating back to WWII - as a backdrop, Rock For Responders…
Remembering Clem Burke: A Drumming Legend Who Moved with Heart, Power, and Purpose
The world of music has lost one of its most dynamic drummers. Clem Burke, best known as the thunderous heartbeat behind Blondie, passed away on Sunday at the age of 70 after a private battle with cancer. His passing leaves…
Billy Cobham's Time Machine celebrates over 50 years at the Blue Note NYC
Legendary Jazz/Fusion drummer Billy Cobham played at the Blue Note NYC for a 6 night run (2 sets) March 18th through March 23rd. Cobham’s Time Machine band consists of bassist Will Lee, keyboardist Oz Ezzeldin, and horn section Randy Brecker…
Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Sweetwater Establish Fund To Address Hearing Loss Among Musicians, Music Industry Professionals
Hearing Health Fund includes free hearing screenings with audiologists, free high-quality earplugs A staggering 40 percent of musicians and those working in the music industry experience noise-induced hearing loss, prompting Sweet Relief Musicians Fund and Sweetwater to tackle the issue head-on. Launched today, The…
Guns N’ Roses Announce New Drummer Isaac Carpenter
One day after announcing the departure of longtime band member Frank Ferrer, Guns N’ Roses have announced Isaac Carpenter as their new drummer. While Carpenter may not be a household name, he has an impressive résumé. He formed the band…
Nandi Bushell Plays Drums to Led Zeppelin Classic in High Heels: Watch
Nandi Bushell has added a new dimension to her impressive music skills. The 14-year-old prodigy has posted a TikTok video of herself playing drums to the Led Zeppelin classic “Good Times Bad Times” while wearing high heels. Taking on the…
Phil Collins Unable to Make New Music: “I’ve Been Very Sick”
In a rare interview, Phil Collins said he has considered recording new music, but is unable to do so because he’s been “very sick.” The iconic Genesis member and solo singer-drummer offered the health update to MOJO as part of…
Mastodon Drummer Brann Dailor Plays Jazz-Fusion Classic “Birdland” as He Hears It for the First Time: Watch
Mastodon’s Brann Dailor is the latest drummer to take on Drumeo’s recurring “For the First Time” segment, which features famous percussionists learning and performing a song on the spot. The Drumeo hosts made Dailor pivot outside his wheelhouse for this…
Primus Announce John Hoffman as New Drummer After Open Audition
Primus have revealed that their new drummer is John Hoffman after an open audition that resulted in 6,200 submissions. The Louisiana-based Hoffman is a relative unknown compared to some of the other finalists that had a chance to fill the…
Tool’s Danny Carey Invents “Drum Bike” To Keep Playing While Exercising: Watch
Accomplished drumming requires both upper and lower body fitness, just take it from Tool’s Danny Carey, who plays some of the most demanding drum parts in rock or metal. Of course, playing his gigantic drum kit is a workout in…
Drummer Mike Portnoy Performs Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” as He Hears It for First Time: Watch
It’s hard to imagine that anyone hasn’t heard Taylor Swift’s “Shake It Off” by now, but count Dream Theater drummer Mike Portnoy among the few humans who’ve somehow avoided the ubiquitous song since its release a decade ago. As part…
