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News: Drummer Eddie Bayers Receives Berklee’s “American Master??? Award

Berklee College of Music presented its first American Master Awards on Tuesday in Nashville, to Curb Group CEO Jim Ed Norman, Grand Ole Opry vice president and general manager Pete Fisher, and Eddie Bayers, drummer on more than 300 gold…

Modern Drummer
Mar 24, 2015

VIDEO! Solid Soloing, Part 2: Changing Note Rates (From the January 2015 Issue)

The excerpt below is taken from the January 2015 issue of Modern Drummer. Drum Soloist Solid Soloing Part 2: Changing Note Rates by James Murphy In this miniseries we’re utilizing my “glue” method to gain freedom and flow while soloing.…

Modern Drummer
Dec 23, 2014

Mike Mangini of Dream Theater

by Mike Haid The announcement that Modern Drummer Hall of Famer Mike Portnoy had left his longstanding position as the reigning king of prog-metal drumming with Dream Theater sent shockwaves through the drumming community. Who could replace such an iconic figure…

Modern Drummer
May 4, 2011

Prince's John Blackwell: An Interview

John Blackwell always listened to his dad's advice, and it's paid off, big time. "Growing up, my dad used to tell me, 'If you want to make any money in this business, play in the pocket.'" Those were words of…

Modern Drummer
May 12, 2004

Dustin Hengst of Damone

Named after the wise-cracking ticket scalper from Fast Times At Ridgemont High, Boston-based rock band Damone combine Joan Jett-inspired rock 'n' roll brattiness with Rick Nielsen-worthy power-pop sensibilities. Setting itself apart from the pack with the tomboyish verve of eighteen-year-old…

Modern Drummer
May 12, 2004
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