Latest Drum News Dan Del Fiorentino of NAMM has written the following about Charles: Charles was a pioneer in the early beat of rock and roll. As a drummer in New Orleans in the early 1950s, he played with Professor Longhair and became the original drummer for Little...
Latest Drum News Exodus has recruited drummer John Tempesta for their upcoming shows as current Exodus drummer Tom Hunting recovers from undergoing a full gastrectomy to remove cancerous gastric tumors. Tempesta drummed for the band between 1990 and 1993, and was also...
Latest Drum News The collection of classic cars, known as the Silver Surfers, belonging to the late Rush drummer-lyricist Neil Peart, sold for the Canadian equivalent of $4.9 million ($3.9 million US) over the weekend. The auction of Peart’s seven cars, held via...
Latest Drum News Janet D’Addario, co-founder of East Farmingdale-based manufacturer D’Addario & Co Inc., died on Monday at the age of 72. She was home and surrounded by her entire family, according to a news release. Janet D’Addario, born Dec. 10, 1948, in...
Latest Drum News Pacific Drums and Percussion (PDP) have re-engineered their complete line of hardware series, streamlining the ranges and re-designing over 30 stands and pedals for the cost conscious drummer. The comprehensive range of durable hardware extends from...
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