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Gretsch 130th Anniversary Drum Models

Friday, May 31st, 2013

Since 1883, Gretsch has proudly been making drums in the USA. For many, owning an American-made Gretsch drum set is a dream come true – a hard-earned return on the investment a drummer makes to become the best player they can be.

Gretsch Drums is proud to celebrate its 130th anniversary...

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Ringo Starr Releases Book Of Photos

Friday, May 31st, 2013

Ringo Starr is getting his Morgan Freeman on and narrating his very own book. The collection of personal photos, titled Photograph, includes images of his early years, travels, and candid shots of The Beatles.

Photograph will be released as an ebook on June 12, and will allow readers to zoom...

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Chad Smith: In Conversation

Thursday, May 30th, 2013

Chad Smith pockets his sticks to play talk show host at MusicRadar.com, which announced a new, weekly podcast featuring one-on-one conversations between the drummer and other notable musicians. The first installment of the series features Alex Lifeson, guitarist for the legendary Canadian trio Rush....

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Motley Crue Retire Rollercoaster Drum Set

Thursday, May 30th, 2013

Band’s show in Atlantic City on Saturday was the last for the jaw-dropping piece of set.

The Crue introduced Lee’s set during their 2011 tour, and after serving faithfully in so many shows, they felt the need to give it a proper send-off. This included social media messages and a bottle...

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Pearl Introduces The Authorized Service Center

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Regular maintenance is the key to your drum kit’s good health, which is why Pearl made the entire process of finding appropriate replacement parts infinitely easier by introducing the Authorized Service Center. Need to replace a stripped tension rod, lost hi-hat clutch, or frayed felt washer? Look...

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Status Quo Name New Drummer

Wednesday, May 29th, 2013

Status Quo have named Leon Cave as their new drummer after Matt Letley bowed out following a 13-year stint.

Multi-intrumentalist Cave has been a member of Francis Rossi’s solo band and an in-demand session drummer, guitarist and bassist.

Quo say in a statement: “Leon has been in...

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Former White Zombie Drummer Passes Away

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013

We learned that former White Zombie and Last Crack drummer Phil Buerstatte has passed away at the age of 44.

The drummer played with White Zombie between 1992—1994 during the La Sexorcisto tour, and recorded three tracks with the band – “Feed The Gods” from the Airheads soundtrack,...

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Travis Barker Lends Support To Fan

Tuesday, May 28th, 2013

A young cancer patient with little time left has chosen to share the last leg of his journey on Twitter – and he can count on Blink-182’s Travis Barker to make the trip.

A 24-year-old-man calling himself Joseph Parker submitted a thread to Reddit (via Billboard) titled “I...

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Headstock readies launch of new Tama drum range

Monday, May 27th, 2013

Headstock is preparing to launch the new Tama Star Drum range of hand-crafted Japanese drums.

We asked product specialist Adam Partridge what the range brings to the existing Tama line-up and how it fits in alongside the Starclassic series.

“Tama felt they wanted to take the super...

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Jazz Drummer Ed Shaughnessy Dies Aged 84

Monday, May 27th, 2013

Renowned jazz drummer Ed Shaughnessy, most known for his three decades with Doc Severinsen’s “Tonight Show” band, has died. He was 84.

Shaughnessy suffered a heart attack Friday at his Calabasas home, reports the Los Angeles Times.

The mutton-chop whiskered musician...

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Record-Breaking Drummer To Be Ordained

Sunday, May 26th, 2013

A world record-breaking drummer is to be ordained at Derby Cathedral as a new deacon.

Before training for the ministry at St. John’s College, Nottingham, Benjamin Griffiths taught drum kit and percussion at a number of schools including Repton and Denstone College.

He has previously...

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Status Quo Drummer Gives Masterclass

Saturday, May 25th, 2013

School pupils got a lesson in rock ’n’ roll when they had a visit from the former drummer from Status Quo. Jeff Rich, who played with the band for 16 years, gave drumming advice and demonstrations to youngsters at Ightenhill Primary School.

The 59-year-old, who recorded 14 albums with...

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Cympad “Moderators” Control Cymbal Sound In Any Situation

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Although Cympad’s “Optimizer” cellular foam cymbal washers have become known for enhancing the sound of all types and brands of cymbals, the company’s original goal was to develop an accessory that would help drummers control the sound of cymbals that were too loud or too long to begin with....

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Jim Gordon Denied Parole

Friday, May 24th, 2013

Drummer Jim Gordon, who murdered his mother in June of 1983 after claiming her voice had tormented him for years, was denied parole in an April hearing until at least 2018. Gordon was deemed “a danger to society if released from prison,” after resisting court-ordered medication and counseling.

LA...

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DG De Gregario ‘Drumbox’ Cajon and Bass Pedal

Thursday, May 23rd, 2013

Cajon innovator and craftsman Paolo De Gregorio is proud to announce the introduction of the ground-breaking DG “DrumBox” Cajon. The new model features many of the innovations incorporated into De Gregorio’s popular range of Cajons, including Baltic Birch bodies, exotic wood veneers, removable...

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