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Vinnie Colaiuta: 10 Ways to Master Multiple Drumming Styles

By John Payne It’s not as if Vinnie Colaiuta just decided at one point to learn to play different styles, and indeed it wasn’t always easy for him to adapt ... Read More

53 Drummers Who Made a Difference in the ‘90s

FROM THE FEB-MARCH 2000 ISSUE OF DRUM! In your opinion, what defined drumming in the ‘90s? Was it the diameter of a drumstick or number of plies in a drum shell... Read More

Lesson: Vinnie Colaiuta On Frank Zappa’s ‘Keep It Greasy’

BY STEWART JEAN There are certain benchmarks that have been laid out by the masters over the years. A few notable ones would be “The Drum Also Waltzes” by Max R... Read More

Lesson: Vinnie Colaiuta On Sting’s ‘Seven Days’

BY STEWART JEAN I think all drummers would agree that Vinnie Colaiuta’s playing on Sting’s “Seven Days” is one of the greatest recorded performances of all tim... Read More

The 2017 DRUMMIES! Gear Award Winners

For the past 24 years, readers of Drum magazine have pored over the annual Drummies! ballot to cast votes in the percussion industry’s definitive gear award pol... Read More

Vinnie Colaiuta At Full- And Half-Speed

BY ANDY DOERSCHUK It’s very possible that you’ve already seen this video of Vinnie Colaiuta performing at the infamous L.A. jazz haunt The Baked Potato in 20... Read More