clip
Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers.
Focus Perform “Hocus Pocus??? Live on The Midnight Special in ’73
In this video from 1973, Dutch prog-rock band Focus performs the instrumental hit “Hocus Pocus” on The Midnight Special. Look for drummer Pierre van der Linden's succinct drum solos throughout the clip.
Shawn Pelton Performance at the 2010 Modern Drummer Festival (VIDEO)
Check out this clip featuring Shawn Pelton and the House of Diablo performing at the 2010 Modern Drummer Festival.
Edgar Winter Band Performs "Frankenstein" on The Old Grey Whistle Test
Watch this fantastic 1973 performance of the Edgar Winter Band performing "Frankenstein" on the British TV music show The Old Grey Whistle Test. Definitely stick around after the 4:11 mark, when drummer Chuck Ruff and Winter himself (on timbales and keyboards) duke…
Pete Lockett’s Rajasthan Collaboration: Percussion Breakdown Featuring Gafoor Khan and Kutla Khan
World-renowned percussionist Pete Lockett recently travelled to Rajasthan, India, to get to the heart and soul of the Indian folk music tradition. The trip led to a series of collaborative performances throughout the country, as well as across Europe.…
Gene Krupa/Buddy Rich Drum Battle on The Sammy Davis Jr. Show
Dig this clip from The Sammy Davis Show in 1966 featuring a drum battle between Gene Krupa and Buddy Rich. Notice at 1:48 as Sammy, a drummer himself, chuckles at Buddy as he mimes Krupa’s crossover antics. Gene Krupa &…
Phil “NaturalPhil??? Johnson and DJ M-Squared Collaborate on “The Equalizer???
Watch B.B King All Star band drummer/musical director Phil “NaturalPhil” Johnson and DJ M-Squared’s collaboration on “The Equalizer” by Sam Spence in this YouTube video.
Mark Powers TEDxConcordiaUPortland Presentation
Drummer/educator Mark Powers recently delivered a fascinating presentation at TEDxConcordiaUPortland. TED is a nonprofit organization “devoted to ideas worth spreading” that was founded in 1984 to bring together people from the worlds of technology, entertainment, and design.
Vinnie Colaiuta joins Paiste
Paiste has announced their endorsement of Vinnie Colaiuta. Vinnie began officially playing Paiste on a recent tour with Sting, with a set of cymbals consisting mostly of Formula 602 models. Erik Paiste remarked: “We are deeply honored to welcome Vinnie…
Luis Conte Discusses Playing a 6/8 Feel With Thomas Lang
In this video world-renowned percussionist Luis Conte and drum demon Thomas Lang, who, along with fusion pioneer Billy Cobham, have recently begun interactive lessons via ArtistWorks, demonstrate and discuss playing a 6/8 feel. Luis’s online lessons launch on April…
Gotye Mini Doc On the Making of His Hit Album, Making Mirrors
Check out this inside look at the making of drummer/leader Gotye’s album Making Mirrors, which features the international hit “Someone That I Used to Know.” Gotye is profiled in the July 2012 issue of Modern Drummer magazine, out now.…
The Who on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour 1967
Watch the entire performance of The Who on The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour from September 16, 1967 in this amazing YouTube video gem. Pre-show, Keith Moon loaded one of his two bass drums with explosives. During the climax of “My Generation,” Moon kicked…
Matt Halpern SXSW Master Class
Watch this thirteen-minute clip of Periphery’s Matt Halpern in clinic. The session was filmed at this year’s SXSW convention in Austin, Texas, during Indie Ambassador’s party at the Soho Lounge. This was Matt’s demonstration of polyrhythmic concepts, in answer…
Mike Portnoy Performance From the 2011 Guitar Center Drum-Off Finale
Mike Portnoy playing at Guitar Center’s 2011 Drum-Off finale this past January 14, featuring Billy Sheehan on bass, Tony MacAlpine on guitar, and Derek Sherinian on keys.
Dennis Chambers Performance From the 2011 Guitar Center Drum-Off Finale
A second video from Guitar Center’s 2011 Drum-Off finale this past January 14: Dennis Chambers tearing it up on a slow groove.
