DRUMMERS
Gretsch Drums is proud to announce the launch of the Brooklyn Standard snare drum in collaboration with acclaimed educator Mike Johnston. When Mike Johnston contacted Gretsch about developing a new snare drum concept, he was very specific about...
Test BeatIt: Meinl Mike Johnston Cowbell
The Meinl company has just released the new Cowbell, which was created in cooperation with one of the most famous drum educators in the world, which is Mike Johnston. This instrument has been specially designed to sound best with the drum kit! The...
Jimmy Cobb needs your help
Jimmy Cobb is without a doubt one of those drummers without whom modern jazz drumming, as well as jazz music in general, would not be what they are today. He began his professional career at the age of 18, and the list of jazz giants he has...
Ron Vater, drumstick pioneer dies aged 63
Another crushing loss early in 2020 for the drumming world! Drumming and Drumstick Pioneer Ron Vater Has Died, Age 63. The news came via an announcement on the company’s social media accounts “Ron Vater’s life was immersed in drumming and...
DW Icon Dave Grohl snare drum
DW have recently announced the addition of a Dave Grohl ICON snare drum to the coveted line. The limited-edition drum recognizes his celebrated drumming career, as well as his long-standing connection with both the legendary Sound City recording...
Neil Peart passes away
Last night (our HQ is on CET), the world learned the shocking news of the passing of one of the greatest drummers in history – Neil Peart. He is obviously best known as the drummer and songwriter for the Canadian group Rush, but he was also...