Dino Danelli
As we honor Charlie Watts in this special tribute issue, we wanted to take a look back at how some other drummers accomplished what Watts did so brilliantly—which was create parts and arrangements that enhanced the song. A lot of drummers have discussed composition, production, and collaboration—as well as creating …
From the MD Archives Modern Drummer has assembled tons of wisdom from incredible players throughout its 45 years, so it’s no surprise we have exhaustive data on how drummers approach their art in the recording studio. Here are ten quick session tips we’ve plucked from our archives that may inspire …
When Little Steven Van Zandt said those words in May of 1997 while inducting the Rascals into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he spoke for a great many drumming fans.Now Van Zandt has put his money, his time, and his reputation where his mouth is, bringing the famously …
In this Issue: Dino Danelli, Dave Mattacks, Frank Colon
Tony Williams, Tris Imboden, Willie Wilcox, Dino Danelli, Simon Phillips, Bev Bevan, Elvin Jones, Gregg Bissonette, Terry Bozzio, Russ Kunkel
Philly Joe Jones, Stix Hooper, Jamie Oldaker, Ed Shaughnessy, Emil Richards, Billy Hart, Dino Danelli, Philip Bailey, Ralph Johnson, Freddie White, Andrew Cyrille, Claude LeHenaff, Beaver Harris, Jimmy Madison
Posted: December 25, 2020
The Modern Drummer Podcast – Narada Michael Walden’s UPBEAT interview with Carmine Appice + Interview with Gary Ingraffia from ddrum. In this episode, Narada Michael Walden interviews drumming icon and author Carmine Appice. Carmine discusses the early days of Vanilla Fudge, piers that influenced him including Dino Danelli from the …
Posted: January 7, 2016
Bobby Rondinelli
With a résumé that includes Blue Öyster Cult, Rainbow, Quiet Riot, Black Sabbath, and more recently, Mountain guitarist Leslie West and the Axel Rudi Pell Band, Bobby Rondinelli remains a mega-force in heavy-rock drumming….
Posted: September 15, 2015
Web Exclusive! Joe Walsh’s Joe Vitale: Practice Tips and Influences
Joe Vitale is currently touring with Joe Walsh as well as starring in the movie Ricki and the Flash, featuring Meryl Streep. We continue talking with Joe about a few practice tips as well as some of his influences….
Posted: October 1, 2013
Hidden Gems
Great Drum Performances Uncovered
The October 2013 issue of Modern Drummer magazine features an article in which seven MD Pro Panelists share some of their favorite “hidden gems.??? Here MD’s editorial staff weighs in on their personal favorites….
Posted: July 31, 2013
Strictly Technique: Playing the Sixes, Part 2
Click here to check out part 2 of our Strictly Technique series, “Playing the Sixes,??? by Chris Prescott.
Posted: July 23, 2013
September 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer Featuring Dino Danelli of the Rascals
See what’s in the September 2013 Issue of Modern Drummer magazine Featuring Dino Danelli of the Rascals…
Posted: February 22, 2013
Dino Danelli and the Rascals Come to Broadway
Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductees the Rascals, who produced numerous hits, including “Good Lovin,’??? “People Got to Be Free,??? “Groovin,’??? and “I’ve Been Lonely Too Long??? are reuniting and coming to Broadway….
Posted: September 28, 2012
The Rascals Reunion Later This Year
The Rascals (with drummer Dino Danelli) will finally reunite later this year….
Posted: November 22, 2011
Jerry Shirley Rocks Modern Drummer Hang at NYC’s Cutting Room
Following a sold-out masterclass at the Collective music school in Manhattan this past November 17, famed drummers Jerry Shirley and Carmine Appice stopped by to hang with MD and friends at the new Cutting Room club on 32nd St….
Posted: May 2, 2011
Danny Seraphine: Update
by Bob GirouardIt seems that since Danny Seraphine made a comeback of sorts of the 2006 Modern Drummer Festival, he’s kicked the current phase of his drumming career into high gear, appearing at events like Drummers for Jesus, the 2009 Chicago Drum Show, and a Terry Kath tribute, and making …
Posted: December 17, 2010
Jimmy Bralower: Web Exclusive
Jimmy Bralower was born to make records. The drummer started playing at a very young age, and by the time he was in his early teens, his first band, the Young Ones, had signed a deal with a major label. In the ensuing years Bralower worked his way from clubs …
Posted: January 12, 2009
Great Drum Parts = GENIUS
The March issue of MD (out now) features Billy Ward’s fascinating conversation with Simon Phillips, Doane Perry, Marco Minnemann, Thomas Lang, and Jerry Marotta about the grooves that inspired them to play drums early on, and that continue to today. It seemed to make perfect sense for MD’s editors to …
Posted: November 17, 2008
Carmine Appice Interview with Liberty DeVitto, Chpt 3
Carmine Appice Talks with Liberty DeVitto in part 3 of this video interview at the Cutting Room.
Posted: September 27, 2008
Chapter 9: A Conversation With Dino Danelli & Liberty DeVitto
Part 9 of the video interview with Dino Danelli and Liberty DeVitto.
Posted: September 27, 2008
Chapter 10: A Conversation With Dino Danelli & Liberty DeVitto
Part 10 of the video interview with Dino Danelli and Liberty DeVitto.
Posted: September 26, 2008
Chapter 6: A Conversation With Dino Danelli & Liberty DeVitto
Part 6 of the video interview with Dino Danelli and Liberty DeVitto.
Posted: September 26, 2008
Chapter 7: A Conversation With Dino Danelli & Liberty DeVitto
Part 7 of the video interview with Dino Danelli and Liberty DeVitto.
Posted: September 26, 2008
Chapter 8: A Conversation With Dino Danelli & Liberty DeVitto
Part 8 of the video interview with Dino Danelli and Liberty DeVitto.
Posted: September 25, 2008
Chapter 5: A Conversation With Dino Danelli & Liberty DeVitto
Part 5 of the video interview with Dino Danelli and Liberty DeVitto.
Posted: August 24, 2008
Slideshow: A Conversation With Dino Danelli & Liberty DeVitto
A slideshow of images from the Dino Danelli & Liberty DeVitto interview, with Come on Up Audio from the Rascals. From the Cutting Room, NYC.
Posted: August 23, 2008
Chapter 4: A Conversation With Dino Danelli & Liberty DeVitto
Part 4 of the video interview with Dino Danelli and Liberty DeVitto.
Posted: August 22, 2008
Chapter 3: A Conversation With Dino Danelli & Liberty DeVitto
Part 3 of the video interview with Dino Danelli and Liberty DeVitto.
Posted: August 21, 2008
Chapter 2: A Conversation With Dino Danelli & Liberty DeVitto
Part 2 of the video interview with Dino Danelli and Liberty DeVitto.
Posted: August 20, 2008
Chapter 1: A Conversation With Dino Danelli & Liberty DeVitto
Part 1 of the video interview with Dino Danelli and Liberty DeVitto.
Posted: October 19, 2005
Mickey Curry
Not many people get to do exactly what they love and get paid for it – much less with two of the biggest artists in the world. Mickey Curry toured and recorded with Hall & Oates at the peak of their career, laying down a solid backbeat with perfect feel …
Posted: January 5, 2023
Holiday Special
A special Holiday episode of “Live From My Drum Room” with John’s old friends dropping by to spread some Holiday Cheer! Steve Gadd, David Garibaldi, Jack Bruno, Eddie Tuduri, Steve Smith, Todd Sucherman, Jeff Hamilton, Gregg Bissonette, Anton Fig, Joe Franco, Dave Mattacks, Rob Wallis and Robyn Flans all stopped …
Posted: December 25, 2020
The Modern Drummer Podcast – Narada Michael Walden’s UPBEAT interview with Carmine Appice + Interview with Gary Ingraffia from ddrum. In this episode, Narada Michael Walden interviews drumming icon and author Carmine Appice. Carmine discusses the early days of Vanilla Fudge, piers that influenced him including Dino Danelli from the …
