Author Archives: Jas

Rewind 2023

Looking back to the positive and negative vibes that happened in 2023 before moving on [...]

Aaron Spears, a versatile drummer

His ability to seamlessly blend intricate patterns, powerful grooves, and tasteful dynamics set him apart [...]

Dom Famularo… An Inspiration, Motivator, A Fighter

Dom Famularo is perhaps best known for his work as a drum educator. He was [...]

Sinéad O’Connor, Nothing Compares 2 U

Sinéad O'Connor is an Irish singer-songwriter who gained international recognition for her unique voice, powerful [...]

Tony Bennett, The Timeless Jazzy Crooner

One remarkable aspect of Tony Bennett's career is his ability to maintain his vocal prowess [...]

Reminiscing The Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll, Tina Turner

Tina Turner, unique vocals, high-energy performance, the Queen of Rock and Roll. Simply the Best.

Ginger Baker, Rock’s First Superstar Drummer

Ginger Baker was well-known for his work in the 1960s and 1970s. He pioneered jazz [...]

Lyrics – Red Hot Chili Peppers – Dani California

Dani's character in the song Dani California by the Red Hot Chili Peppers first appeared [...]

Gene Krupa. Drummer. Matinée Idol. Legend.

Gene Krupa brought “many firsts” when it comes to drumming. And according to Modern Drumming [...]

Viola Smith, The Female Gene Krupa

Viola Smith, one of the first professional female drummers, “The Fastest Girl Drummer in the [...]

Who is Andy Newmark, the American session drummer?

Andy Newmark, one of the finest leading drummers and percussionists since 1967 up to the [...]

The Passing of Anita Pointer

Anita started her singing career in 1969 after quitting her job as a legal office [...]

Remembering Fred White, Earth Wind and Fire drummer

Fred White passed away at the age of 67. As tributes poured, Lenny Kravitz remembered [...]

The Drummers and Percussionists of Michael Jackson

We all know the songs and even the dance moves of The King of Pop, [...]

Karen Carpenter, The Drummer Who Sang

Karen Carpenter, The Drummer Who Sang. Well-known as other half of the duo The Carpenters, [...]

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What has become of Stewart Copeland?

Stewart Copeland is famously known as the drummer of The Police. Aside from being a [...]

DW – The history

After more than 5 decades of seamless innovation and intense dedication on improving their drum [...]

Buddy Rich – The American Jazz Drummer

With his power, speed, and agility, he’s probably the greatest jazz drummer of all time! [...]

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RIP Alan White

Just recently, we’ve lost another notable drummer, Alan White. The announcement was made by his [...]

The legendary John Bonham

Admired by his distinctive sound, the feel for the groove while he’s playing, his speed, [...]

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