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Pierre Favre is a Swiss jazz drummer and percussionist, one of the most influential ones in his country. He has been collaborating with Paiste Cymbals as an endorser, but also headed the Paiste Drummer Service from 1966 to 1970. The job at the...
14-year-old drummer receives Barack Obama Lifetime Achievement Award
Daniel Petersen – a 14-year-old drummer from South Africa – has received the Barack Obama Lifetime Achievement Award from the Barack Obama Foundation. The boy has been recognized for his “dedication to community work and nation...
Meinl Matt Halpern Double Down Stack
Periphery drummer and Meinl Cymbals came up with a great idea! Matt Halpern, drummer mostly known from his Djent-prog-metal band Periphery is famous for his ultimate groove and creativity in playing. He is also a long time Meinl cymbals endorser....
John Blackwell dies at 43
Amazing drummer loses fight with brain tumor John Blackwell, R&B, funk and jazz drummer who started his adventure with drums at the age of 3, has passed away today. He played with such great names as Prince, Justin Timberlake, Patti LaBelle or...
Michał Łysejko joined Meinl Family
Polish death metal drumming extaordinaire is now the endorser of Meinl Cymbals! Michał Łysejko is quite young, but very talented drummer. He is a member of Polish death metal band- Decapitated, and he keeps this ultra heavy machine going for three...
BeatIt’s Drummer Profiles: Frank Arsenault
Frank Arsenault was born on May 21, 1919 in Chelsea, Massachusetts, USA. He was one of the most influential modern American rudimental drummers. A three-time, undefeated National Solo Snare Drum Champion, Arsenault went on to bring the Skokie...

