March 1987 – Volume 11 • Number 3
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Articles in March 1987
The Moody Blue's Graem Edge
The Moodies were (and still are) technologically advanced for the times—any times—and because of that, in those early days, their music was sometimes construed as pretentious.
Panama Francis
In a career that has spanned half a century, Panama Francis has made his mark as both a big band and a rock 'n' roll drummer.
Creative Triplets For The Advanced Player: Part 2
Syncopated figures could be used within an underlying framework of 8th-note triplets.
Drumming And The Practice Pad
Some drummers hate practice pads; others are never without them. Some teachers recommend practice pads; others say that you should practice on the drums.
Smash Palace’s Harry Lewis
His movements were overemphasized, and his sound cut through like a cannon. Also, although his concentration was intense, he offered direct eye contact with the audience.
Joe Smyth — The Big Break
Through talent, fate, or whatever, he's now playing drums with one of the most popular country/rock bands performing today, Sawyer Brown.
March 1987 - Volume 11 • Number 3
Graeme Edge, Joe Smyth, Mitch Mitchell, Neil Peart, S.P. Leary, Fred Below, Chris Layton, Fred Grady, David Olsen, Panama Francis, Harry Lewis, Dave Weckl, David Garibaldi
