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When The Tambourine Was Reinvented: Nine Questions With Richard Taninbaum

By Phil Hood The New York recording scene was hopping in the '70s. There was plenty of work for TV, movies, jingles, record dates, and even the occasional porn... Read More

Walkabout co-creator Bob Kilpatrick, left, with son and marketing specialist Ian.

Summer NAMM 2018 Day 2: Neckless Guitar Drum, Groovy Shakers, New Shu

Day two of Summer NAMM was just as much fun as day one. Plenty to talk about, and we even found some hidden gems. Here are three things that caught our attentio... Read More

#WCW Carolyn Brandy on How Women Are Taking Back the Drum

Carolyn Brandy is one of the fore-mothers of the women's drumming movement. She's a hand percussionist who has played and studied Afro-Cuban and Caribbean drumm... Read More

Joachim Cooder Steps Into His Own With World-Americana Solo Album, Fuchsia Machu Picchu

By j.poet “I never had any thoughts about writing music or singing my own songs,” says Joachim Cooder, the drummer, percussionist and producer who is the son o... Read More

Video Tour: Elton John’s Live Percussion Setup With John Mahon

As Elton John's percussionist, John Mahon has to be ready for anything on any given night. Elton's book of hits is enormous and there are hundreds of deep album... Read More

John Mahon: Elton John’s Colorist

FROM DRUM! MAGAZINE’S MARCH 2018 ISSUE | BY PHIL HOOD | PHOTOS BY TONY SMITH In 1997, John Mahon got the call that changed his musical life. He had been recor... Read More

Wally Reyes, Jr. is currently playing with Chicago

Walfredo Reyes, Jr.: Playing Both Sides Of The Rhythmic Field for Chicago

FROM DRUM! MAGAZINE'S FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE | BY BOB DOERSCHUK How did Walfredo “Wally” Reyes Jr., one of the most in-demand drum set players in the touring and ... Read More

How To Mike Percussion On Stage

BY KAREN STACKPOLE As a percussionist, you spend many hours refining your art and coaxing a wide range of sounds from a particular drum or set of instruments. ... Read More