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May 1986 – Volume 10 • Number 5

Virtually every young drummer dreams of being a star at one time or another. We would all like to see ourselves on stage whipping out a dazzling drum solo for thousands of adoring and screaming fans. We can imagine what it would be like to be on tour playing concerts all over the world. We can almost feel what it must be like to sign autographs, to be recognized on the street, and to be known for being one of the very best. These dreams of success inspire many of us to practice, study, rehearse, and do all that we can to develop our talents. Often, the dreams precede the actual success. Most successful drummers have had all of these thoughts and feelings to one degree or another. However, at some point, many of us realize that there is room for only so many top stars. Not everyone who loves […]
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Industry Insights: Armand Zildjian

To most of the world, the name

by Richard Egart
Oct 22, 2018

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 -…

Modern Drummer
May 1, 1986

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.

by William F. Miller
Oct 22, 2018

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.

by Robyn Flans
Oct 22, 2018

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.

by Robert Santelli
Oct 22, 2018
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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.

by Robyn Flans
Oct 22, 2018

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…

by Chuck Kerrigan
Oct 22, 2018

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.

by Karen Schlosberg
Oct 22, 2018

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