Interviews

Bob Gatzen Interview Learning From the Greatest Introduction: Bob Gatzen has carved out an amazing career as a drummer, educator and inventor. He is the creator of the Drum Frame, the B.O.A pedal and numerous other products for DW, Zildjian, Evans and now Puresound Snares. Bob has also worked on several DvD projects for Warner […]

Jojo Mayer Interview Learning From the Greatest Introduction: Ever wondered what makes Jojo Mayer tick? Find out here! What inspired you to start playing the drums?It’s kind of hard to tell. I started when I was really young, you know, one and a half or something like that. Obviously growing up in a musical household;

Russ Miller Interview Learning From the Greatest Introduction: Russ Miller is internationally known as one of the top drummers of today. As a Multi-Platinum recording artist, he has played on multiple Grammy® award winning recordings with combined sales of over 26 million copies. His musical versatility has led him to work with an incredible list

John ‘JR’ Robinson Interview Learning From the Greatest Introduction: John ‘JR’ Robinson has become the most recorded drummer in history, even surpassing the great Hal Blaine. Having played on hits like We Are The World, All Night Long, You Are and Say You Say Me by Lionel Richie, I’m So Excited and Slow Hand by

Peter Erskine Interview Learning from the greatest Peter Erskine shares his thoughts on the mental side of music in Part 3 of The Psychology Of Drumming: Have you ever suffered from fear or insecurity? Beginning from when I was a young drummer being asked to perform for relatives every time they would visit our home, I

Kenny Aronoff Interview Learning from the greatest Kenny Aronoff tells us about his journey from Stockbridge, MA to the world stage: What inspired you to start playing the drums?I grew up in a very small town of 3000 people, Stockbridge, MA. Every Memorial Day a marching band came through the town and I saw the

Steve Smith Interview Learning From the Greatest Introduction: In part 2 of The Psychology Of Drumming, Steve Smith reveals how he got through the toughest point in his career: What inspired you to start playing the drums?I first became interested because I liked the sound of marching bands. I can remember as a kid being

Anton Fig Interview Learning From the Greatest Introduction: Anton Fig is a man that needs no introduction. As long time sticksman of the “CBS Orchestra” appearing nightly on ‘Late Show with David Letterman’ he has played with scores of great artists including Miles Davis, James Brown, Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Winwood, Bonnie Raitt and Tony Bennett.

Marco Minnemann Interview Learning From the Greatest Introduction: Marco Minnemann is one of the most gifted, innovative and cutting edge drummers on the scene today. With his unusual drum set up, mind-boggling compositions and 15 solo albums he has established himself amongst the drumming elite. In this interview Marco shares some of his musical experiences,

Rich Redmond Interview Learning From the Greatest Introduction: Rich Redmond is one of those drummers that we all wish to become. He has played on number one hits, sold millions of records and has performed with some of the biggest names in the business. A beast behind the kit with an infectious personality, Rich has