Drumming is an art form, and the best drummers of all time are true masters of the craft. When you watch a great drummer perform, it’s like watching a master painter at work. A great drummer can take ...

Starkey became a drummer like his father, though he said one of his biggest influences was one of Starr’s friends. “Keith Moon was my first big influence, definitely,” he told Modern Drummer in 2007. ...

Dave Grohl of Nirvana and the Foo Fighters once interviewed fellow drummer Ringo Starr. Grohl gave Ringo his explanation of what a good drummer does. He also revealed what he thought of the “It Don’t ...

DRUMS WEEK 2025: There’s nothing more divisive than a ‘best of’ list, particularly when it comes to virtuoso players. So, we thought we’d take a slightly different approach in this feature to kick off ...

DRUM WEEK 2025: Prince Rogers Nelson, aka Prince, was, himself an awesome drummer, and played or programmed the beats on much of his considerable recorded output. But live, he always picked the very ...

Dig into 13 tracks from this influential drummer and bandleader, chosen by writers and musicians including several former members of his band, the Jazz Messengers. Credit...Dante Zaballa Supported by ...

DRUMS WEEK 2025: As every musician knows, to have a great band you need a great drummer. It's true. Try to imagine The Beatles without Ringo Starr. The Police without Stewart Copeland. Metallica ...

That was my first response upon learning Tuesday that an online debate had erupted about former White Stripes drummer Meg White’s musical abilities — or lack thereof. Why this would merit widespread ...

URBANA – As a tabla player, Zakir Hussain is considered a phenomenon, a national treasure of India. As one of the architects of the "world-music" movement, he has collaborated with many of the world's ...

For the last 10 years, a Memphis drummer says he's celebrated a milestone in educating young and old drummers all over the city. He says the lessons between every rudiment and four-count aren't just ...

Though devoutly worshipped by fans, jazz drummers don’t often lead groups; the late Art Blakey’s long-running Jazz Messengers are a prominent, if rare, exception. But all of a sudden in 2009, a clutch ...