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Tama SP1465 Simon Phillips Signature Snare

May 28, 2025 | DRUM GEAR, DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Simon Phillips is a drummer who needs no introduction to drum manics around the world. Among other things, his standing in the industry is evidenced by the number of signature snare drums have been included in Tama’s product line over the...

Alan White doc in the works

May 27, 2025 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Yesterday marked exactly three years since the passing of Alan White – a drummer who made a name for himself working with Ginger Baker’s Airforce, John Lennon (including taking part in the recording of the songs “Imagine” and “Jealous...

Huey Lewis talks about the relationship between singers and drummers

May 23, 2025 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Huey Lewis & The News is a band that enjoyed great success in the 1980s and early 1990s. At the time, they placed 19 singles in the Top 10 of three Billboard charts: the Hot 100, Adult Contemporary and Mainstream Rock. Three of those singles...

Zak Starkey fired from The Who again

May 22, 2025 | DRUMMERS, GOSSIP FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Last month, we reported that Zak Starkey (Ringo Starr’s son) had been fired from The Who after nearly 30 years of playing with the band. A few days later, on April 19, Pete Townshend (the band’s guitarist and primary writer) posted a...

Gabor Dornyei’s Sonor SQ2

May 21, 2025 | DRUM GEAR, DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

A few months ago, London-based Hungarian drummer and educator, Gabor “Gabs” Dornyei (who has been featured on BeatIt in the past), became a SONOR artist for the second time in his career. Now, he has revealed the drum kit he has picked...

Josh Freese fired from Foo Fighters

May 17, 2025 | DRUMMERS, GOSSIP FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Yesterday, Josh Freese issued a statement announcing that he is no longer a member of the Foo Fighters. The post on his social media accounts reads: ‘The Foo Fighters called me Monday night to let me know they’ve decided ‘to go in a different...

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In addition to news concerning drum kits, snare drums, cymbals, percussion instruments, drum accessories, workshops, clinics, albums, recordings, concerts and other things related to drums, we also post news items regarding specific drummers. What conclusions about his life has Phil Rudd arrived at having lost his job with AC/DC? Who is Dave Grohl currently working in the studio with? Who has Chad Smith signed an endorsement deal with? These are exactly the topics this category will write about.

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Tama SP1465 Simon Phillips Signature Snare

Alan White doc in the works

Huey Lewis talks about the relationship between singers and drummers

Zak Starkey fired from The Who again

Gabor Dornyei’s Sonor SQ2

Josh Freese fired from Foo Fighters

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