This drumming phenome from China might not be the most obvious musician to take Gospel Drumming to its next iteration and yet, his book An Analytical …
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18 Over the Bar Exercises (From Issue 75)
Please enjoy this video playlist demonstrating the eight exercises featured in our latest issue. Thank you to our friend in the UK, James Sharp, for p…
Nate Morton is a Fraudprophet
Nate Morton is one of the most highly visible yet covert drummers via his gig on NBC’s The Voice. He’s captured a host of fans due to his deep pocket …
Mike Healy of Papadosio
For the past 12 or so years, Mike Healy has provided a solid back beat and groove for Papadosio, the jam/funk band from Asheville, NC with a serious f…
Ty Segall & Charles Moothart Talk Double Drumming
As a drummer himself, Ty has always featured the drums as a main component of what makes his music stand out, but for this album he’s gone one s…
Catching Up with Bryan Hitt of REO Speedwagon
Photos: Alex Kluft One of rock music’s most beloved groups performs tomorrow night at Kaaboo Music Festival in San Diego. Drumhead’s resid…
Jon Biggs – Smokin’ In The House
So effortless is his technique, Jon is one of those drummers who’s sticks never seem to actually make contact with the drumheads (think Keith Carlock …
Jon Saldanha – It’s About Awareness
Canadian Jon Saldanha doesn’t limit himself to being a force ONLY behind the drums. He has played with Grammy Award Winning artists like Ben Fielding …
Meet Morgan Simpson – Drummer of black midi and Rising Rock Sensation
Since he was just two years old, Morgan has pursued the drums through a variety of avenues, from session work to various bands. He also won Young Drum…
A Conversation with Jordan Rose
Jordan Rose knows how to lay it down. His super heavy and flavorful style of drumming has complimented the music of Cory Wong, Theo Katzman, Caleb Haw…
Ringo Celebrates Peace and Love at Capitol Records – Photos
Words and Photos by Alex Kluft Starr. Ringo Starr. One of the biggest names in drumming around the world for over five decades. On July 7th, 2019 he …
Gregory Clifford – White Denim’s New Beat Guy
White Denim’s newest drummer talks about how he got the gig and what it took to get up to speed.…