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Carl Palmer and the “Art??? of Giving Continues

Carl Palmer with fans who purchased his art to aid Camp Good Days & Special Times (for children with cancer), the American Cancer Society. Carl Palmer, one of rock’s iconic figures, and a founding member of Emerson, Lake and Palmer…

Modern Drummer
May 13, 2015

Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Asia Drummer Carl Palmer Video Interview

Modern Drummer magazine caught up with Emerson, Lake & Palmer, and Asia drummer Carl Palmer backstage at Yestival 2013 this past August. In Part 1 of this interview Carl waxes poetic about drumming legends Joe Morello and Buddy Rich.  In…

Modern Drummer
Nov 1, 2013

20 CLASSIC PROG ALBUMS

Odd times, intergalactic themes, and more tom-toms. Rock drumming gets interesting.   1. King Crimson In the Court of the Crimson King (1969) Crimson’s original drummer, Michael Giles, slays on this cornerstone of prog rock. Though he left the band…

Modern Drummer
Jul 23, 2012

Carl Palmer Drum Solos

DVD LEVEL: INTERMEDIATE TO ADVANCED $19.95   Progressive rock drumming pioneer Carl Palmer helped define the genre’s first era with Emerson, Lake & Palmer, combining rock and classical influences within a hugely exciting drumming style that required speed, finesse, and…

Modern Drummer
Sep 1, 2011

Carl Palmer - Not Slowing Down

  by “Pistol” Pete Kaufmann MD recently spoke with the prog-drumming giant Carl Palmer while he was on tour with Asia. Palmer, whose career spans four decades, says he has no plans to slow down anytime soon.   MD: How…

Modern Drummer
Jul 21, 2011
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