Drumpost would like to remember Marvin McQuitty an incredibly gifted drummer who passed away on Sept. 11, 2012. He was one the drummers I followed as I learned to play and hoped to immolate someday. We will miss your skill and heart.
The Institute of Contemporary Music Performance is delighted to announce the establishment of an academic and operational partnership with one of Italy’s leading contemporary music schools – Sonus Factory, based in Rome. The London-based Institute is widely recognised as one of the UK’s leading schools of contemporary music, and provides Degree and Diploma courses to [...]
Discover the heartbeat of music in Sticks ‘n’ Skins, a 500-page coffee table book profiling the eclectic world of drumming over the past 70 years hitting bookstores this year. Photographers traveled to over 45 cities and photographed over 400 drummers to be included in the pages of this captivating hardback. The first of its kind, [...]
I had the pleasure seeing Dom in person in Florida a few years ago and he the fastest feet I’ve ever seen on anyone young or old. He demonstrated thundering power and incredible sensitivity on the kit. Here is some information on Dom Famularo. Enjoy! He has presented masterclasses and clinics around the globe in [...]
Vincent Colaiuta is a highly regarded drummer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Brownsville, Pennsylvania, he began playing drums as a child and received his first full drum kit from his parents at the age of 14. After attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston for a year, Colaiuta relocated to Los Angeles and [...]
Christopher R. Coleman has been playing drums since the ripe old age of 2, sitting on his uncle’s knee in church. He traveled with his father and uncles who performed together in a gospel ensemble. In his youth he practiced relentlessly with the aim of making it big as a drummer. In Junior high school [...]
Teddy Campbell began developing his road reputation early on. Immediately after finishing high school in Chicago, he started touring with a string of gospel-inspired stage shows. Before long, he was serving as musical director, a position rarely filled by drummers. “I don’t play keyboards,” says Campbell, “but I can spell out melodies, chords, and arrangements [...]
Jeff Porcaro was born on April 1, 1954, in Hartford, Connecticut and first got interested in drumming due to the influence of his father. He began playing seriously at age seven though he is sure “I was playing even earlier than that. Only my father would actually know when I got started.” Formal lessons initially [...]
Louisiana-born, Brian Blade grew up in Shreveport, then New Orleans, where he distilled the unique drumming styles and musical heritage of the nation’s spiritual underbelly into a powerfully swinging percussive trademark. Nurtured under the watchful eyes of Ellis Marsalis and New Orleans Dixie-drum masters Johnny Vidacovich and Herlin Riley, Blade learned to find his ‘knit [...]
Author of A Drummer’s Perspective, David Phillips, met Mike Weatherley MP at the House’s of Parliament yesterday to find out more about the Rock The House charity. Mike Weatherley wants to raise the political profile of the UK’s music industry, so started the Rock The House Charity last year. The charity runs an annual competition [...]
Drummers working to develop their Neil Peart mojo will be happy to hear that there’s a new instructional DVD from the famed Rush drummer due for release on Oct. 14. The DVD will be called ‘Taking Center Stage: A Lifetime Of Live Performance.’ and the cover art features Peart throwing a drum stick up in [...]
Founding Beatles member Pete Best will soon have a street in Liverpool named in his honour. The fab-four’s first drummer, has been included in a list of names that Liverpool City Council want recognize when naming new roads. Best has been included for what a council spokesman said is his ‘special contribution’ to the city’s [...]
To his father, Julian Pavone is “bambino,” but around the world, he is the Guinness World Records’ youngest professional drummer. Julian, 7, is the world’s youngest professional drummer, according to Guinness World Records. He lives in Macomb Township, Michigan.
This book takes the beginning drummer through the paces – from reading simple exercises to playing great grooves and fills. Each lesson includes a preparatory exercise and a solo. Concepts and rhythms are introduced one at a time, so growth is natural and easy. Features large, clear musical print, intensive treatment of each individual drum [...]
Just like many on our DrumPost team, you may play drums for a church or ministry. We came upon this book specifically geared for praise and worship drummers written by drummer Jon Skaggs. Jon has played with well known Christian artists like Brandon Heath, Nichole Nordeman, Aaron Shust, Meredith Andrews, Shane and Shane, Chris Sligh [...]
Essential Drum Fills is a collection of fills that Peter Erskine has enjoyed hearing and/or playing over the years. The book includes over 500 drum fills in a variety of styles and ensembles, as well as multiple examples, transcriptions and drum charts. Perfect for beginning-level on up to advanced players, Essential Drum Fills provides mechanical [...]
Protection Racket proudly welcomes eight more amazing drummers to the Family. The new endorsees music represents a whole range of different genres including, rock, heavy metal, rap and pop. Percussionist Chris Fehn, from the iconic metal band Slipknot, is one of the latest to enjoy the soft security offered by Protection Rackets tough lightweight cases. [...]
Drum Workshop, Inc. has recently announced upgrades to its industry-‐standard line of 5000 bass drum pedals. Among the improvements to the new 5000AD4 pedals are a Tri-‐ Pivot toe clamp that includes 3 self-‐adjusting rubber-‐coated pads that securely anchors the pedal to a variety of bass drum counter hoop sizes, a Dual-‐Spring Rocker that improves [...]
Ok, at one time or another every drummer will handle a drum machine either for fun or professionally. Well here’s another chance for you to get your fingers rhythmically in line with the latest drum machine App. The DM1 Drum Machine App is an advanced vintage Drum Machine for your iPad. Designed by Fingerlabs, DM1 [...]
Inspired by the great American car companies from the 1950′s, Motor City Black adds a new color dimension to the innovative Gretsch Renown 57 drum set. All drums feature the distinctive ’57 Chevron, which features an aluminum panel with raised edges and embossed badge. Each drum has its own sized chevron, scaled to symmetrically fit [...]
Part 1 of Dennis Chambers’ performance @ Guitar Center’s 2011 Drum Off Grand Finals on January 14th, 2012 at Club Nokia in Los Angeles featuring Graffiti with Haakon Graf on keys, U-Nam on guitar, and Gary Grainger on bass.
WHAT!!!!!!!!!!! – Jojo Mayer is a remarkable drummer whose masterful and innovative technique bridges the gap between the worlds of traditional jazz and electronica, the son of a touring musician, Jojo Mayer received his first drum kit at the age of 2, and began playing professionally at 17. He went on to back jazz greats [...]
Born in Pativilca, Peru, 100 miles north of Lima, Alex Acuña was born into a musical family that inspired him and helped shape him as a musician. His father and five brothers were all musicians. Alex taught himself how to play the drums from the age of four. By the time Alex turned ten, he [...]
Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Born June 24, 1961 in Waukegan (Illinois). “It was a very natural inclination for me to play drums,” says Marvin “Smitty” Smith. A glance at his early life validates that truth. Born the son of a drummer, Marvin, Sr., was always surrounded by music in the house. At six months old, he [...]
Dave Abbruzzese was born on May 17, 1968. Dave grew up in Texas banging on his dad’s tackle boxes in the early days. He dropped out of high school at an early age and began to focus on playing more than ever. Along the way he formed a band with his buddies called Dr. Tongue. [...]
Drumpost would like to remember Marvin McQuitty an incredibly gifted drummer who passed away on Sept. 11, 2012. He was one the drummers I followed as I learned to play and hoped to immolate someday. We will miss your skill and heart.
Christopher R. Coleman has been playing drums since the ripe old age of 2, sitting on his uncle’s knee in church. He traveled with his father and uncles who performed together in a gospel ensemble. In his youth he practiced relentlessly with the aim of making it big as a drummer. In Junior high school [...]
Teddy Campbell began developing his road reputation early on. Immediately after finishing high school in Chicago, he started touring with a string of gospel-inspired stage shows. Before long, he was serving as musical director, a position rarely filled by drummers. “I don’t play keyboards,” says Campbell, “but I can spell out melodies, chords, and arrangements [...]
Jeff Porcaro was born on April 1, 1954, in Hartford, Connecticut and first got interested in drumming due to the influence of his father. He began playing seriously at age seven though he is sure “I was playing even earlier than that. Only my father would actually know when I got started.” Formal lessons initially [...]
Louisiana-born, Brian Blade grew up in Shreveport, then New Orleans, where he distilled the unique drumming styles and musical heritage of the nation’s spiritual underbelly into a powerfully swinging percussive trademark. Nurtured under the watchful eyes of Ellis Marsalis and New Orleans Dixie-drum masters Johnny Vidacovich and Herlin Riley, Blade learned to find his ‘knit [...]
I had the pleasure seeing Dom in person in Florida a few years ago and he the fastest feet I’ve ever seen on anyone young or old. He demonstrated thundering power and incredible sensitivity on the kit. Here is some information on Dom Famularo. Enjoy! He has presented masterclasses and clinics around the globe in [...]
Joe Morello passed away in the hospital on March 12, 2011. He was 82 and had been having heart trouble.
Vincent Colaiuta is a highly regarded drummer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Brownsville, Pennsylvania, he began playing drums as a child and received his first full drum kit from his parents at the age of 14. After attending the Berklee College of Music in Boston for a year, Colaiuta relocated to Los Angeles and [...]
Born in Medford, Massachusetts in 1965, Terri developed a reputation as a child prodigy, jamming with jazz veterans Dizzy Gillespie, Rahsaan Roland Kirk, Oscar Peterson, Joe Williams, and many more. At 7, she was given her first set of drums, which had belonged to her grandfather, Matt Carrington, who had played with Fats Waller and [...]
