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Track-by-Track: Frank Zummo Discusses Sum 41’s 13 Voices
Track-by-Track: Frank Zummo Discusses Sum 41’s 13 Voices by Billy Amendola Frank Zummo was born on Long Island, New York, and began drumming at age three, when he discovered his dad’s drumkit. By the time he was seven he was…
On the Beat With Marc LaFrance of the Randy Bachman Band: Singing Drummer
Hello, On the Beat readers! My name is Marc LaFrance and I am the drummer/singer for Randy Bachman (Guess Who/BTO) and Bachman and Turner. I’m also a producer, songwriter, and session singer. I have performed on many albums over the…
Rock 'N' Roll Fantasy Camp Las Vegas
October 10-14, 2012 Mark Farner and Bruce Kulick added to the October Las Vegas Rock Camp. We're proud to welcome back the legendary Mark Farner of Grand Funk Railroad and guitar legend Bruce Kulick (KISS) will also be here. Featured…
Alex Sassaris of Eve to Adam
If drums could talk, mine would say, “Why are you hitting us so hard? Do you think you could take it easy tonight”? My response? “Sorry, boys, we gotta put on a show, we have a job to do, let’s…
Steve Riley of L.A. Guns
Hey, everyone, hope all is well. This is my first time writing a blog for Modern Drummer, and I’m truly excited. As usual, L.A. Guns is out on the road. We’ve been touring the world and putting out a consistent,…
Marc LaFrance of Bachman & Turner
Hello, Marc LaFrance here. I am the drummer/background singer for Bachman & Turner. That’s right, I am a singing drummer—I’ve been doing both for over forty years. You might recognize my name because I have performed on many albums over…
Vince Neil’s Zoltan Chaney
The main question I’m always asked is, “How is it playing with Mötley Crüe lead singer Vince Neil”? It’s all been a positive experience, and to have this opportunity is something I’m very thankful for. Neil has been totally supportive…
Jason Hartless – Crüe Fest Veteran And More
Hey everyone in Modern Drummer land! My name is Jason Hartless, and I come from The Motor City. I am fifteen years old and have been a drummer for all of my life. I have been fortunate enough to, by…
Tommy Lee: Bigger Than Ever
(From the April 2005 Issue of Modern Drummer magazine) Tommy Lee rushes into the rehearsal hall where Motley Crue is preparing for their year-long reunion tour, which begins in February, to support their new best-of album, Red, White & Crue.…
Samantha Maloney: Hole In One For The Crue
October 2005 Issue Samantha Maloney learned to play drums by practicing along to records like Shout At The Devil and Theater Of Pain by her favorite band, metal's tattooed bad boys, Motley Crue. It's no surprise, then, that Maloney describes…
