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Drumming’s Biggest Names To Play LIVE Tribute to Their Big Band Heroes

Seven All-Star Drummers Including Peter Erskine, Dennis Chambers, Russ Miller and Steve Smith will Perform October 20 and 21 HITKOR (www.hitkor.com) today announced its first-ever charity event which will take place over two days in mid-October. “A Salute to the…

Modern Drummer
Oct 13, 2022

Upcoming Oz Noy Album, Snapdragon, Will Feature Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Dennis Chambers: Video

Guitarist Oz Noy’s upcoming album, Snapdragon, which comes out on November 6, will feature three of the greatest fusion drummers of all time: Dave Weckl, Vinnie Colaiuta, and Dennis Chambers. A slew of other recognizable names also appear: bassists John…

Modern Drummer
Sep 28, 2020

Dennis Chambers and Greg Grainger Partake in Virtual Music School for Aspiring Musicians

Maryland Hall and Paul Reed Smith will present the second-annual Music School for Aspiring Musicians four-day live event virtually from August 10 through 13. This unique online experience is open to musicians and enthusiasts of all ages around the world.…

Modern Drummer
Jul 22, 2020

Anthony Citrinite of The Collective and MeetHook in On The Beat

Dear MD and fellow drummers! My name is Anthony Citrinite and I have been lucky enough to play drums professionally for many years with a number of great bands including Boston, Coheed & Cambria, and currently with Embers Only. Some…

Modern Drummer
Jan 29, 2019

On the Beat with Mountain’s Corky Laing: Talks Festivals, Tours, and New Material

photo by Keith Curtis Hi there MD readers, it’s Corky here again! I wanted to update you on what’s happening. In my previous OTB, I was on my way to London to participate in the Jack Bruce tribute. It was…

Modern Drummer
Feb 22, 2017
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On the Beat with Corky Laing of Mountain and West, Bruce and Laing: Looking Back and Facing Forward

Hi there MD readers, Corky here. As some of you may know, I have been a professional drummer for half a century. You might remember me from such bands as Mountain and West, Bruce and Laing. What I find wonderful…

Modern Drummer
Oct 14, 2016

Marvin McQuitty, Jr. Documentary Premiere

Marvin McQuitty, Jr. -  The Man, The Musician, The Mentor The Marvin McQuitty documentary will share the story of Marvin as a pioneer at the highest level in the music industry showing how he set the tone for many of…

Modern Drummer
Oct 15, 2013

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.  

Modern Drummer
Mar 30, 2012

David Phillips: "A Drummer’s Perspective???

You can probably guess I dabble a bit on the old drumkit myself, and it is always difficult trying to explain to someone what it looks like sitting on that throne—the best seat in the house. With my images in…

Modern Drummer
Dec 6, 2010

David Phillips: "A Drummer’s Perspective???

You can probably guess I dabble a bit on the old drumkit myself, and it is always difficult trying to explain to someone what it looks like sitting on that throne—the best seat in the house. With my images in…

Modern Drummer
Dec 6, 2010

Dennis Chambers: Fiercely Comin’ At You From Multiple Directions

Dennis Chambers was born on May 9, 1959, and started playing the drums at the young age of four. By his sixth birthday he was already playing in nightclubs. Strictly self-taught, at the age of eighteen Dennis went straight from…

Modern Drummer
Mar 26, 2010

Web Exclusive Interview: Britney Spears' Chris Bailey

Story and photos by Sayre Berman Chris Bailey was born in Sheffield, England, on January 5, 1974, and has been surrounded by music his whole life. His dad played guitar and his mom sang, and early on Chris discovered he…

Modern Drummer
Mar 1, 2009
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Jason Bittner: What Drives The Beat Clinic Tour Diary

Jason Bittner What Drives The Beat Clinic Tour Diary, November 17–23, 2008 Hi, everyone out there in drum land, Jason Bittner here, recently returning home after completing my first ever U.S. clinic tour in support of my brand-new Hudson Music…

Modern Drummer
Jul 24, 2007

Dennis Chambers: Santana Now: A Force Of Nature

A rhythmic force of nature since its inception in San Francisco's Mission District in 1966, the Santana band has always set the bar high. And now, with superstar drummer Dennis Chambers joining percussionists Raul Rekow and Karl Perazzo, the bar…

Modern Drummer
May 12, 2004
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