Mostly famous for her collaborations with jazz and soul artists such as Cassandra Wilson and Joss Stone, she also knows how to rock and roll, having worked with Lenny Kravitz for about fifteen years. An … Read more
New York City-native Samantha Maloney is approaching her 45th birthday and her 17th year as a professional drummer in many different bands and projects. From the legendary riot band Hole to world-famous Mötley Crüe, playing … Read more
There was one distinctive and energizing element in the music of British rock band The Who we cannot get back: Keith Moon’s drumming. A genius drummer, unfortunately so prone to self-destructive behaviors and addiction, Keith … Read more
Being the child of a celebrity is not always a bed of roses, especially when you decide to follow in your talented parent’s footsteps. It can be pretty daunting, after all, to bear the weight … Read more
Kansas-born drummer and percussionist, a founding member of the much-talked-about band Tool, Danny Carey is considered one of the greatest musicians of our time. With a big list of prestigious collaborations, from the classic rock … Read more
Legendary drummer Tony Allen, who shaped the rhythm of Afrobeat music with fellow genius and friend Fela Kuti, has recently died in Paris, at the age of 79. Considered by Brian Eno as “perhaps the … Read more
The beating heart of British hard rock band Def Leppard, Rick Allen is an incredible example of strength, perseverance, resilience, and unconditional love for rock music. After replying to a notice board ad in 1978, … Read more
The Beatle’s first drummer was Pete Best. He was an absolute protagonist of The Beatles’ residency in Hamburg and extremely popular among the girls, Pete Best was fired from the Beatles days before their big … Read more
While we can’t single out anyone as the definitive best drummer in history, Buddy Rich would certainly make the shortlist. He was also voted the “most influential drummer ever”. He was one of the most … Read more
When you are part of one of the most popular bands of all time and when you are seen widely as one of the main representatives of a whole music genre, then you know you’ve … Read more