I still remember my first Modern Drummer magazine. It was the August, 1989 issue and Chris Frantz of The Talking Heads graced the cover. I was twelve years old and had finally convinced my parents to buy me a drumset (an old red sparkle, 4 piece "Apollo" kit). While we were at the music store purchasing some cymbals to go with the drums (Zildjian Bronze Scimitars), I grabbed a few pairs of sticks and my first copy of "MD".
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In this 1989 tribute concert to Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd proves that you don't need splash cymbals or an unfortunate hairstyle to kick some ass. Though, Vinnie's left handed lick at the 7:06 mark made my eyeballs pop out of my head.
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This just landed in my inbox. Dave Weckl gives us a tour of his home studio in LA. Lots of nice outboard gear, upside down splash cymbals and complicated drumming technique. I still think he should bring back the permed mullet.
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Displacement
Pronunciation: dis·place·ment
Function: noun
Date: 1611
1: the act or process of displacing : the state of being displaced
2: the substitution of another form of behavior for what is usual or expected, especially when the usual response is nonadaptive —called also displacement activity displacement behavior
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Displacement doesn't only occur when diving into pools or dr...
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Sorry for the lack of loops the past two days. Things have been a little crazy on my end. It's tax season, you know. Itemized deductions of drumsticks, Dave Weckl albums and hair gel have been cutting into my recording time. But fear not, I'm locking myself up in the studio tomorrow and cranking out some serious jams. In the meantime, enjoy this clip from world-renowned drummer and clinician, Jens Hannemann.
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