May 1987 – Volume 11 • Number 4
Articles in May 1987
John F. Williams: Studio Pioneer
Greatness in music is greatness in character. No more fitting epitaph could pay tribute better than this statement on the loss of drumming great Johnny Williams.
Odd-Beat Subdivisions
Almost all styles of music now deviate from normal duple- and triple-beat subdivisions, and use divisions of five, seven, or more.
Stan Levey
Like most other young, searching musicians, Stan Levey became a dedicated disciple of the ideas of Gillespie and Parker.
Professionalism
Being a truly professional drummer involves more than just making all or part of your living playing the drums. It is an attitude that is developed through experience and self-discipline.
May 1987 - Volume 11 • Number 4
Vinnie Colaiuta, Stan Levey, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Eliot Zigmund, John F. Williams, Steve Smith, Phil Collins