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Todd Sucherman – Interview + All Drummers “Maybe I'm Amazed” Cover & Todd's Ode to Pearl Drum Solo - 4/12/21

  MD: Hi Todd, tell me about the inspiration for the all-drummers band coming together to do the Paul McCartney song, 'Maybe I'm Amazed'? TS: Randy Walker, who’s a long time pal put this together. He is a drummer, producer,…

Modern Drummer
Apr 13, 2021

VIDEO DEMO: Pearl Wood Fiberglass Drumset

 This excerpt is taken from the complete article that appears in the November 2015 issue, which is available here. Product Close-Up Pearl Drums Wood Fiberglass Drumset The innovative hybrid shell that defined the company forty-plus years ago is back…and better…

Modern Drummer
Sep 30, 2015

Win a SensiTone Beaded Brass Snare Drum from Darkest Hour's Travis Orbin and Pearl! (Updated)

Darkest Hour - Rockstar Mayhem Festival 2014 Travis Orbin is currently on tour with Darkest Hour, marking the band’s twentieth anniversary by performing the Undoing Ruin album in its entirety. To celebrate this milestone, Pearl, Zildjian, Vic Firth, and Remo…

Modern Drummer
Jun 8, 2015

Pearl Drums at NAMM 2015 (VIDEO)

In this video from NAMM 2015 Pearl’s Kevin Packard gives us a rundown on the latest offerings from Pearl, including the new Wood-Fiberglass series, Crystal Beat series acrylic drums, Chad Smith's Free Floater Signature snare drum, Masterworks custom kits, and the…

Modern Drummer
Jan 29, 2015

Win a Master Class With the Cookers’ Billy Hart!

Think you can hang with Billy Hart of the Cookers? Register now to win a once-in-a-lifetime master class with the legendary drummer, or prizes from Zildjian Sticks and Cymbals and Pearl Drums! To celebrate the release of the Cookers’ new…

Modern Drummer
Nov 15, 2014
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Pearl Launches Myfirstdrumset.com for New Drummers

In an effort to take the love of drumming to a new audience, Pearl has created www.myfirstdrumset.com, an interactive and informative web platform for parents and future drummers. Focusing specifically on the experience of buying your first drum set, the…

Modern Drummer
Oct 31, 2014

Pearl Launches MYFIRSTDRUMSET.COM To Bring Drumming Message Forward

In an effort to take the love of drumming to a new audience, Pearl has created www.myfirstdrumset.com, an interactive and informative web platform for parents and future drummers. Focusing specifically on the experience of buying your first drum set, the…

Modern Drummer
Oct 17, 2014

Pearl Partners With Tune-bot for USA Distribution

Pearl has partnered with Overtone Labs to begin sole USA distribution for its Tune-bot digital drum tuning system. The move comes on the heels of Tune-bot’s 2012 debut, and looks to expand its presence with key USA drum retailers. “Pearl’s…

Modern Drummer
Jun 7, 2014

VIDEO - Peter Criss Modern Drummer Web Exclusive

      Peter Criscuola, a founding member of Kiss, AKA Peter “Catman” Criss and one of rock’s influential drumming legends, will be respectfully acknowledged April 2014, when he and bandmates Gene Simmons, Paul Stanley, and Ace Frehley are inducted…

Modern Drummer
Feb 19, 2014

VIDEO - Pearl Drums NAMM Show 2014 New Gear Coverage

  In this video Pearl Drums' Kevin Packard gives a tour of the latest products in the Pearl booth at The NAMM Show 2014. "Pearl Musical Instrument Company," and manufacturing includes drum kits, marching drums, timpani, Latin percussion instruments, cymbals,…

Modern Drummer
Jan 25, 2014

Pearl Launches Project 108

Be a part of something BIG with the introduction of Pearl’s Project 108. Pearl is asking drummers and percussionists from around the world to send in videos of themselves playing 4 bars at 108 beats per minute. Accepted submissions will…

Modern Drummer
Nov 29, 2012

Simmons Electronic Drum Fans And Followers Support New Online Museum

More than thirty years after Simmons electronic drums helped usher in the modern age of electronic drumming with their SDSV electronic drumkit and hexagonal drum pads, Simmons enthusiast, collector, and restoration expert Wolfgang Stoelzle has announced the creation of an…

Modern Drummer
Apr 18, 2012
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Pearl Throne Thumper

A two-year development partnership between Pearl and Guitammer has resulted in the Throne Thumper, a device that allows drummers to feel low frequencies transmitted through their drum seat. List price: $499. pearldrum.com            

Modern Drummer
Oct 27, 2011

World's Fastest Drummer World Finals 2011 Wrap Up

The Worlds Fastest Drummer competition celebrated its tenth anniversary as a featured attraction at NAMM Summer Session 2011 in Nashville, Tennessee. The contest consisted of two categories, Battle of the Hands™ and Battle of the Feet™. The Preliminary Heats were…

Modern Drummer
Aug 10, 2011
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