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“School of Rock” drummer dies after being hit by a car

Jun 1, 2021 | DRUMMERS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Actor and musician Kevin Clark, who played drummer Freddy Jones in the 2004 Jack Black movie School Of Rock, died after being struck by a car while riding his bicycle in Chicago last Wednesday. According to the Cook County Medical Examiner office,...

Ben Sharp endorses Meinl Cymbals

May 28, 2021 | DRUMMERS, GET INSPIRED, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Meinl Cymbals have announced the addition of Ben Sharp to its broad family of artists. Ben is known for his collaboration with the promising young artist YUNGBLUD, whose album recently peaked on the UK Albums Chart and reached no. 75 on the...

Google’s TensorFlow prosthesis allows amputee drummer to play again

May 27, 2021 | GET INSPIRED, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

When drummer Jason Barnes had the lower part of his right arm amputated following an accident at work in 2012, he was certain that it would put an end to him being able to play the drums. But now, Google has released a video (below) demonstrating...

New HingeStix drumstick models!

May 23, 2021 | DRUM GEAR, GET INSPIRED, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

The HingeStix company has introduced new models of sticks to the market, including a new, improved size 5A and a completely new variant – Thumbs Up (French Grip), which, as the name suggests, is ideal for drummers who prefer the so-called....

Travis Barker’s sale on Reverb

May 21, 2021 | DRUMMERS, GOSSIP FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, HOT NEWS FROM THE WORLD OF DRUMS, NEWS

Travis Barker has announced the launch of his Reverb store, featuring over 100 items used throughout his career including multiple Orange County Drums and Percussion kits, electronic drum sets plus a collection of synths, drum machines and boom...

New Vic Firth Practice Pads for 2021!

May 20, 2021 | NEWS

The Avedis Zildjian Company, parent company of Vic Firth, has announced the introduction of two new products into its lineup of practice accessories, the Vic Firth Digital Camo Practice Pads, and the Vic Firth “VF” Practice Pads. The...

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“School of Rock” drummer dies after being hit by a car

Ben Sharp endorses Meinl Cymbals

Google’s TensorFlow prosthesis allows amputee drummer to play again

New HingeStix drumstick models!

Travis Barker’s sale on Reverb

New Vic Firth Practice Pads for 2021!

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