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Michael Schack talks past, present and future of e-drums

May 10, 2017

Finally I got to see “AcouTronic Beat Freak” Michael Schack perform live. That raised questions in me – about e-drum history, hybrid drumming and the future of it all.

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Steve Smith – his focus, ambition and signature snare

March 21, 2017March 21, 2017

Steve seems to be a common forename for outstanding drummers: Ferrone, Gadd, Houghton, Jordan – finally I did get Steve Smith in front of my camera.

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Why Brendan Buckley steers ships for 20 years

March 1, 2017March 27, 2017

Brendan Buckley is the drumming link to all of these and more: Julio Iglesias, Shakira, Shelby Lynne, Miley Cyrus and Tegan and Sara. For 20 years he tours professionally and loves it.

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You can count on Chris Coleman

February 15, 2017

Chris Coleman had a fight with a metronome at the London Drum Show 2016 – he won. Afterwards he took some time backstage to explain why counting is so important.

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Eric Moore keeps pushing forward

December 16, 2016December 16, 2016

Eric Moore is a flashy, extremely energetic dead-aim drummer with fast hands, sure. As a musical chameleon with a deep pocket and a clear mindset he keeps pushing forward.

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How Mark Guiliana unlocks creativity

December 8, 2016December 16, 2016

Mark Guiliana is the personification of a modern drummer. He might also be one of the most creative drummers these days. When he enters the stage his presence hits everybody.

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How to get big gigs like Brian Frasier-Moore

November 24, 2016November 24, 2016

Brian Frasier-Moore looks back to 25 years of touring. Artists who call him for gigs are Madonna, Justin Timberlake, Adam Blackstone, Janet Jackson and other big shots. What’s his secret? He told me.

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How adventurer Jojo Mayer hears the world

October 5, 2016November 7, 2016

Jojo Mayer has been on my interview wish list from the very beginning. As it turns out he is as authentic, original, thoughtful and inspiring as I imagined.

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Why Brad Webb is a successful drummer

August 11, 2016February 23, 2017

Brad Webb is best known as the drummer for Jamie Cullum. He is versatile, does things his way and people recommend him. Find out about the busy 30-year-old, who is a Vic Firth endorsee for 20 years now.

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Jan “Stix” Pfennig talks SWAG Drumming

July 12, 2016February 23, 2017

He makes his money with something he didn’t learn at a school of music: SWAG-Drumming. Meet one of Germany’s most in demand hip-hop and pop drummers Jan “Stix” Pfennig.

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