Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers. Every month MD features entertaining interviews with the world’s most popular drummers from all styles of music; interviews that delve into playing techniques, equipment, and musical concepts. The publication also reports on industry trends and activities, plus new drum products, publications, and recordings, and industry events. A roster of over 35 educational departments, authored by leaders in the field, offers readers practical playing tips and advice on topics that encompass all phases of drumming.
Burn, Baby, Burn!
Modern Drummer Magazine
Eric Boudreault’s Treetop Percussion
Justice James on Swingin’ Surf
The Healing Power of Silence
Killing the Mud Monster
Get Into the Groove • To further celebrate the soulful, timekeeping majesty of this month’s cover artist Earl Young, we dove into the Modern Drummer archives to find ten other groove masters talking about how they make the music move.
The Pocket Queen • The Viral Drummer’s Brand-Building Strategies
Mike Reid • Taking it to In the Heights, Janet Jackson, Alicia Keys, and Beyond.
EARL YOUNG • Legendary Timekeeper for The Sound of Philadelphia
ENTER CHARLES COLLINS
TRIBUTES TO THE TIMEKEEPER
Todd Sucherman • New Styx Album, First Solo Release
Judy Cocuzza • The Return of Betty Blowtorch
Bobby Bond • The Beat Goes On
Eric Kretz • Stone Temple Pilots Celebrate the 25th Anniversary of Tiny Music…Songs from the Vatican Gift Shop with a Deluxe Box Set
Peter Criss • Excerpted from the February 1999 Cover Story
NEW GEAR
Gretsch Classic Renown 57
DP7 Drum Mic Pack
EAROS EAROS ONE
Low Boy Custom Lightweight Bass Drum Beater
The Modern Drummer Product Guide • 8 Affordable Home Recording Tools
Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault • Glen Sobel’s 2015 Green Snakeskin Mapex Kit
Yamaha Super Rack System, April 1990
Funky Shuffles
Dynamics Mechanics
16th-Note Accents
The Etiquette of Sitting In • The Considerate Guest
Roger Hawkins • October 16, 1945 – May 20, 2021
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