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Heavier Than Hell: How to Play ‘Black Dog’ and 5 Other John Bonham Beats

BY BRAD SCHLUETER Who is the prototypical hard rock drummer of all time? While we're certain that our readers will offer scores of conflicting answers to th... Read More

Hot Licks: How to Play 9 Shredding Van Halen Drum Parts

BY BRAD SCHLUETER Alex Van Halen’s drumming has influenced generations of drummers and always served as the perfect complement to his brother’s stellar guitar r... Read More

Hot Licks: The Drummers of Early Rock & Roll

BY BRAD SCHLUETER | FROM THE MAY 2008 ISSUE OF DRUM! Rock and roll began as a fusion of R&B chord patterns, boogie-woogie piano rhythms, and a strong backb... Read More

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Intro To Bonzo: Highlights From Led Zeppelin’s Debut

FROM DRUM! MAGAZINE'S FEBRUARY 2018 ISSUE | BY BRAD SCHLUETER Few drummers left a mark as consequential as that of the late John Bonham. Where would rock d... Read More

Miraculous Thrashing: How to Play Like Keith Moon

BY BRAD SCHLUETER Keith Moon was the irrepressible force that helped The Who become one of the most important bands of the ’60s, alongside The Beatles and The R... Read More

Hot Licks: Roger Taylor

Queen’s 40th anniversary is being commemorated with the reissue of the band’s entire 15-studio-album catalog, which includes many rarities never before hea... Read More