I’ve heard this a million times but never thought about how Steve Gadd played this drum fill. I see how something so simple can be done in such a cool way and sound so interesting:
Read moreBilly Cobham
Sometimes I forget just how amazing he still is. Dynamics. Style. Fundamentals. Brilliance. Power. Innovation. All wrapped up in one man. For all of you “gospel choppers” – BILLY COBHAM was probably the guy who influenced the guy who influenced the guy you were influenced by. Yes indeed! That is how influential Billy Cobham is….
Read moreThe 30 Richest Drummers in the World
Originally posted here: http://www.celebritynetworth.com/articles/entertainment-articles/30-richest-drummers-world/ Ringo Starr – The Richest Drummers The Richest Drummers ***The figures contained in this list were acquired from all publicly available information including salaries, real estate holdings, divorces, record sales, royalties and endorsements. The final net worths come from a formula that takes out taxes, manager’s fees, agents’ fees, and lifestyle.***…
Read moreNew study claims that drummers are more intelligent than everyone
According to a collection of studies, drummers are super smart, due to a variety of factors relating to being in the rhythm section. The news comes courtesy of Polymic, who have compiled a series of reports from Oxford and Harvard universities to name a few. What they found was that that dude at the back…
Read moreIlan Rubin (Part I) — Guitar Center Drum Off 2011
THIS speaks to me. Big hi-hats, massive cymbals, big FAT sounding snare, big fat attack on the toms (and not too many), skill, dynamics, style, power, speed, agility, GROOVE and well crafted arrangement for a solo. I don’t go to may of these types of events anymore (fortunately I’ve been working or can’t get to…
Read moreMeshuggah – Perpetual Black Second (Tokyo)
I heard about these guys maybe about 5 years ago. For some reason, I really dig them. Maybe it is because I can’t figure out the pattern or they just KICK ASS! This is what I would love to do for a while. Can someone come up with a broadway show with music like this…
Read more30 Years of Stewart Copeland Kicking ASS!!
Stewart Copeland Easily in the top 20 most innovative drummers of all time (at least for me). Man is he one hard hitting, creative, interesting and influential musician.
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