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Pete Best

Over the years many have claimed the title "The Fifth Beatle." When you think about it, original Beatle drummer Pete Best deserves the tag as much as anyone. The Beatles: The True Beginnings (St. Martins Press), Pete's new book written…

Modern Drummer
Jul 19, 2005

Drumming With the Velvet Underground, Part 2: Maureen Tucker

(Updated 10.28.2013) Drumming With the Velvet Underground Part 2: Maureen Tucker by Adam Budofsky In Part 2 of our interview with the drummers of the Velvet Underground, originally posted in 2005 and reposted this week on the sad occasion of…

Modern Drummer
Jul 19, 2005

Joey Shuffield of Fastball

Power-pop trio Fastball - bassist/singer Tony Scalzo, guitarist/singer Miles Zuniga, and drummer Joey Shuffield - are clearly excited to have contributed their version of "The Real Me" to the new Who tribute, Substitute, The Songs Of The Who. "This record…

Modern Drummer
Jul 19, 2005

Daniel Reyes

In between those gigs he'll squeeze in a performance with Ricky Martin, Stevie Nicks, or Jennifer Lopez, among other top acts. But Danny's brain is always thinking: How do I make my playing better? Equally important to him these days:…

Modern Drummer
May 19, 2005

Mike Bordin with Ozzy Osbourne

"It's beyond belief when we found out we were playing for the Queen of England," Mike Bordin gushes about his latest gig with the hugely popular Ozzy Osbourne. Even though our conversation takes place over the phone, one can just…

Modern Drummer
May 12, 2004
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