May 1986 – Volume 10 • Number 5
Articles in May 1986
Terry Williams — Strait Foundation
He is a self-described instinctive drummer who plays for the joy of the beat, and his crisp, incisive, and dynamic style has developed through years of playing everything.
May 1986 - Volume 10 • Number 5
Features Craig Krampf - 16 Terry Williams - 22 Armand Zildjian - 26 Alex Cooper - 30 Bud Harner - 34 Columns Education Basics - 38 Rock 'N' Jazz Clinic - 42 Taking Care Of Business - 52 Concepts -…
Bud Harner — Stylistic Variety
From the time I started with music when I was 11 years old, I knew I wanted to be a professional drummer, and that's been it for the whole time.
Craig Krampf
Aside from his ongoing work with Carnes, he's become one of the busiest session drummers in Los Angeles, working on such projects as Santana, Jane Wiedlin, The Motels, Dwight Twilley, and Rocky III.
Balance
One of the most important aspects of playing the drumset, and one that is often neglected by many players, is that of balance. Too many times rock drummers play with no bottom (i.e., too much cymbal volume, and too little…
Ralph Peterson Jr.
This energetic approach, combined with a deep respect for the history of the drums, has placed Peterson alongside some of the most respected jazz musicians today.
Alex Cooper
People think of Katrina & The Waves, and in their minds, no doubt, they see a future star in Katrina Leskanich, and a young, exciting band whose best work is yet to be heard.