Category Archives: Drum/Music News

News items of note, present and past, about drummers and other musicians.

Pete Best: If You Can’t Have Fun, Don’t Go Back On Stage

Artists & Innovators“No Complaints”: An Interview with Pete Best, the Original Drummer of the BeatlesBy Zachary Stockill 25 August 2014 Between 1960 and 1962 Pete was the drummer of a well-travelled, but so far mostly unsuccessful British rock and roll … Continue reading

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Neil Peart’s New Book, ‘Far And Near: On Days Like These,’ Due October

RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART’s ‘Far And Near: On Days Like These’ Book Due In OctoberAugust 21, 2014 2 On October 14, ECW Press will publish “Far And Near: On Days Like These”, the new book from RUSH drummer Neil Peart. … Continue reading

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Brad Wilk: Buddy, Elvin, Peart, Bonham & Moon

Brad Wilk of Rage Against the Machine Shares His 5 Favorite Drum Solos“I’m more about drum performances than solos, But I do have a list for you.”    August 22, 2014 10:29 AM Buddy Rich’s “impossible” drum solo from 1970 “To … Continue reading

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Jamal Batiste Plays Drummer Jabo Starks in James Brown Movie

Jamal Batiste of New Orleans plays drummer in James Brown movie: Growing EastBy Veronica Barbarin, Eastern New Orleans columniston August 21, 2014 at 8:16 AM, updated August 21, 2014 at 8:18 AM In the movie, Batiste plays drummer John “Jabo” … Continue reading

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Ginger Baker Turns 75: The Strange Life of Rock’s Wildest Drummer

Ginger Baker Turns 75: The Strange Life of Rock’s Wildest Drummer By Alex Magdaleno The percussive genius behind the legendary British rock trio Cream turned 75 on Tuesday. For all his iconic status, Baker couldn’t tell you why he’s so talented. … Continue reading

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