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Vic Firth Carter Beauford Signature Stick

Dave Matthews Band drummer Carter Beauford’s new signature stick combines a 5B shaft with an extended taper and elongated oval wood tip. The result is said to provide superior response, sound, and versatility. For a distinctive look and feel, the…

Modern Drummer
Sep 29, 2011

Richie Hayward: Little Feat’s Timeless Drum Hero

Richie Hayward, the drummer in the band Little Feat since their inception in 1969, was born in Clear Lake, Iowa, and was influenced by rock ’n’ roll pioneer Earl Palmer and big-band jazz drummer Sonny Payne. In 1966 he moved…

Modern Drummer
Sep 25, 2010

Carter Beauford: Dave Matthews’ Ace In The Hole

“Basically I grew up on pocket,” said Carter Beauford in his 1998 Modern Drummer cover story. “When it comes to music, that’s the bottom-line rule for me. Growing up, the jazz influences were there as well, but don’t forget there’s…

Modern Drummer
Mar 10, 2010
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