Vinnie Colaiuta
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Vinnie Colaiuta: Unlike Anybody Else
Ask fifty drummers about Vinnie Colaiuta, and you’re likely to get the same answer: “There’s Vinnie, and then there’s everyone else.” Vinnie Colaiuta’s career is a testament not only to his immeasurable talent, but also to his ability to maneuver…
The Greats: Hal Blaine
Musicians love to argue about things like, What drummer played on the most records in history? Some figure it’s got to be R&B great Earl Palmer. Other folks say, What about Steve Gadd; he’s been a first-call studio cat for…
Fall of Envy’s Brandt Frenchman
Hello, my fellow drummers! My name is Brandt Frenchman, and I’ve been a drummer for most of my life. My parents started me with lessons at the age of five, after I showed an aptitude for beating on pots and…
In The Loop With The Pros
For many years since the inception of studio recording sessions, the status quo for a successful session drummer has been to have exceptional time, great-sounding drums, qualified reading skills, and an approachable personality. But during the past couple of decades…
