Guitars, sure. Vocal performances, fine. Keys, bass, flute—got it. Sometimes what you really need to get riled up is percussion. Percussion! It’s the hits of the drums that get your heart pounding, ...

Taylor Hawkins was one hell of a drummer. We lost a truly great musician when he passed in 2022. At the very least, we have a hefty catalogue of work to enjoy for decades to come. And one standout ...

Nirvana and Foo Fighters member Dave Grohl believes that John Bonham of Led Zeppelin performed the best drum solo of all time.

After Led Zeppelin hit the road in late 1968, it didn’t take long for the band to earn a reputation for thrilling live shows. In Jan. ’69, Zeppelin broke through with a four-hour, four-encore ...

With Mike Portnoy celebrating his 52nd birthday over the weekend, we wanted to put together a killer compilation of the legendary drummer’s most spectacular parts. With dozens of Modern Drummer awards ...

A new era of Who history began earlier this month with the launch of the Song Is Over farewell tour in Italy. The show marked not only the start of the band’s supposed last tour, but also the ...

If you grew up in the late 60s or early 70s, this was THE drum solo. One of first long drum solos in an album. Every drummer knew this song and we all measured ourselves by whether we could play.

Ringo Starr has said for decades that he only ever wanted to be a drummer. Mission accomplished, sir. His steady backbeat helped make The Beatles the biggest band on earth. On a few occasions, he ...

Roll that spliff phatly, pack some fresh ice into the binger, and set the Volcano to “toastify.” It’s time for tonight’s Stoner Channel. We’ve collected our best high-times material for the discerning ...

Musicians from across the western United States are gathering in Riverside this weekend for the third annual Harry Moore Memorial Solo Piping and Drumming Competition. About 60 pipers, drummers and ...