News of Tommy Ramone’s death was confirmed via the band’s official Facebook page. His death marks the passing of the last founding member of The Ramones.
Joey Ramone was the first of the Ramones to pass away when he died of lymphoma in April 2001, followed by bass player Dee Dee...
The Kaiser Chiefs were rocked by the departure of drummer Nick Hodgson, who left the band in 2012, but quickly regrouped with the addition of his replacement Vijay Mistry.
They returned earlier this year, topping the charts with the album Education, Education, Education & War.
“You...
A Motorhead fan was recently injured during one of their shows due to excessive headbanging.
Drummer Mikkey Dee, who expressed a fairly complicated blend of pride and concern when asked about the incident during a recent interview. Making clear that his first reaction was “‘Oh, no! Poor...
Drummer Mike Portnoy has said news of a first Pink Floyd album in 20-years is “disrespectful”.
The former Dream Theater and current The Winery Dogs drummer is a self-proclaimed Floyd fanatic and he took to his official Facebook page to hit out at the news that Floyd will release...
Drummer Jeff Neal for the rock band Boston says he won’t quit his day job as a high school teacher.
Jeff Neal is a social studies teacher at Windham High School. But on his summer break, he’s playing the drums — a gig he’s enjoyed since 2002.
Neal tells WGME-TV that...
After his years as a drummer with electronic dance band Goldfrapp, Rowan Oliver is now a lecturer in popular music at the University of Hull.
“I get to see these young people making some inspiring and original music of their own, and having a part in that development keeps things special.
“As...
Godsmack drummer Shannon Larkin and guitarist Tony Rombola are playing in a new blues-rock act called the Blue Cross Band.
They formed the group with frontman Ray Cerbone and bassist Brian Carpenter. Larkin told News-Press.com, “I see myself doing the Blue Cross Band after Godsmack. This...
It is not uncommon for a musician to start playing one instrument and then move onto another later in their career or in some cases play either one in different bands.
Over the years, musicians have made the transition from a drum kit to a guitar for many reasons, ranging from the need to avoid...
Norman Sheffield, the original manager of Queen and once performed with Cliff Richard at the London Palladium has passed away at the age of 75.
Norman Sheffield, who lived most of his life in the Broxbourne and Hoddesdon area, was playing drums with The Hunters when he appeared at the Palladium...
System of a Down drummer John Dolmayan spoke to Loudwire recently, voicing his frustration with the band’s lack of new music.
We haven’t seen any new music out of the band since the Mesmerize and Hypnotize albums in 2005. Members have since gone on hiatus, working on solo projects like...
Drummer Jeremy Taggart has decided to leave veteran rockers Our Lady Peace after 21 years with the band.
Taggart’s been with the band since 1993 and has appeared on every single Our Lady Peace album.
“It’s been an absolute wonder to grow up in this band,” said Taggart...
Drummer Jon Larsen has told The Pulse of Radio that he had given up his dreams of being a rock drummer until he got the call from frontman Michael Poulsen to join the Danish act.
Larsen told Mulatschag that after playing in several local bands in Denmark as a youngster, he had put his kit...
