Modern Drummer Magazine

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.

It’s Only Rock and Roll

MODERN DRUMMER MAGAZINE

Charlie Watts Quartet • Four Different Collector Covers Honor the Legend

REMEMBERING CHARLIE WATTS

Charlie’s 50 & Counting Rehearsal Kit

Capturing That Charlie Vibe

12 MD Cover Artists on Playing for the Song From the Modern Drummer Archives

A family tribute to Charlie Watts …Or Recollections on the Bakerloo Line

Charlie Watts • A Personal Remembrance and Tribute

The Master’s Groove • Keith Richards famously said of Charlie’s drumming, “It is the bed I lie on.” And we all know it to be true—a band is only as good as its drummer. Here’s a list of some of my favorite drum tracks and fills by Charlie. It’s a master class in the art of playing for the song and creating your own unique voice with your instrument.

Charlie’s My Darling…

That Seductive Charlie Watts Groove • One Style I Could Never Mimic

Don McAulay • Charlie Watts’ Drum Tech

Why Influencers Matter • The Drummers Who Forged Charlie Watts’ Style

A Distinguished Gentleman • My Photographic Journey with Charlie Watts

“The Adult in the Gang” • Photographing Charlie Watts

Watts Wisdom • Stone Insights from the Pages of Modern Drummer

Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault • The Charlie Watts Collection

Buried Treasures • I Unboxed Charlie’s First Drum Kit and Other Stories from The Watts Collection

Gretsch Drums • August-September 1982

NEW GEAR

DW Drums MFG XF Double Pedal

Latin Percussion Tommy Lee Rockstar Ridge Rider Cowbell

RTOM LV Mesh Drumheads

The Modern Drummer Product Guide • Hardware & Accessories

What Was That? • Five Genius Charlie Watts Fills

Chad and Charlie

Charlie Watts in 1967: The Year of Experimentation

Snare Drum Independence

Ron Tutt • March 12, 1938 - October 16, 2021

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