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December 1985 VOL.9, NO. 12 FEATURES Cover Photo by Jaeger Kotos TONY THOMPSON In the past year, Tony Thompson received a lot of attention for his drumming with the Power Station, and for being chosen to fill John Bonham's chair when Led Zeppelin reunited for the Live Aid concert. But musicians have known about Thompson for a long time, largely through his work with Chic. Here, he discusses his relationship with Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, as well as his work with Power Station, Zeppelin, David Bowie, and others. by Chip Stern 8 PAUL WERTICO The drummer for both Pat Metheny and the group Ear Wax Gould Control discusses the special demands of Metheny's music, how Rick that music evolves, and the recording process for Metheny's by albums. Paul also talks about the art of improvisation, his technique of letting music "breathe," playing for other musicians, Photo and his relationship with bass players. by Robyn Flans 14 THE DRUM ROADIES: Part 1 Ted Leonard, Adam Hunt, and Artie Smith by Jeff Potter 18 CHICAGO BLUES DRUMMERS Malkin Odie Payne, Jr., Casey Jones, Morris Jennings, and Jimmy Rick Tillman by by Robert Santelli 22 Photo NICKO McBRAIN The drummer for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden has played with such diverse performers as Pat Travers and Jim Capaldi. Although he describes himself as a "power" player, Nicko cites Joe Morello as his earliest influence. Here, McBrain discusses playing for various styles of music, surviving the ordeal of touring, and why he doesn't use electronic equipment. by Anne M. Raso 26 DRUM SOLOIST PROFILES COLUMNS Peter Erskine: "Bring It Back Home" 98 PORTRAITS EDUCATION Kevan McKenzie: Canadian Studio LISTENER'S GUIDE Star JAZZ DRUMMERS WORKSHOP by Rashied Ali and John by T. Bruce Wittet 34 Developing Independence: Part 3 Densmore 100 by Mark Hurley 30 ROCK PERSPECTIVES TEACHER'S FORUM The "Drop 2" Solo Method Paula Spiro: Teaching The Beginning by William F. Miller 102 NEWS Female Drummer UPDATE 114 by Anne M. Raso 56 INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS 118 CONCEPTS EQUIPMENT Drumming And Electronic Drums ELECTRONIC INSIGHTS by Roy Burns 60 Drum Pickups DEPARTMENTS by James Chandler, Jr. 50 CLUB SCENE EDITOR'S OVERVIEW 2 Stocking Stuffers PRODUCT CLOSE-UP by Rick Van Horn READER'S PLATFORM 4 72 New Fiberglass Drumkits DRIVER'S SEAT by Bob Saydlowski, Jr. 74 ASK A PRO 6 Chart Reading: Part 2 IN MEMORIAM JUST DRUMS 120 by Gil Graham 86 Philly Joe Jones 38 STRICTLY TECHNIQUE Papa Jo Jones 39 A Sticking Code For The Creative Drummer REVIEWS DRUM MARKET 108 by M. Rupert Walden 88 PRINTED PAGE 110 IT'S QUESTIONABLE 112 PUBLISHER Ronald Spagnardi ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Isabel Spagnardi EDITOR A Ronald Spagnardi FEATURES EDITOR Rick Mattingly MANAGING EDITOR Turning Rick Van Horn ASSOCIATE EDITORS Susan Hannum William F. Miller EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Point Elaine Cannizzaro ART DIRECTOR David H. Creamer ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Kevin W. Kearns ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR This issue of Modern Drummer Magazine represents the completion of Isabel Spagnardi nine years of publishing. In essence, we'll be entering our tenth consecutive ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER year of MD with the January '86 issue. This special issue of MD has actu- Ellen Corsi ally been in the planning stages throughout a good portion of this year, and ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER we think it's going to be truly outstanding. Here's a sneak preview of some Tracy Kearney of the things we've got in store for next month. First off, we've taken advantage of this opportunity to speak with a DEALER SERVICE MANAGER selection of MD's 1985 Readers Poll winners and Hall Of Fame members. Debbie Worden Comments on trends and styles in the drumming world over the past ten CIRCULATION years, combined with a look to the future, will be offered by Louie Bellson, Leo Spagnardi Larrie Londin, Danny Gottlieb, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd, Susan A. Kretschmar Omar Hakim, Sly Dunbar, Alan Dawson, and David Garibaldi. SALES PROMOTION MANAGER An in-depth focus on equipment will also be a key focal point of our Evelyn Urry anniversary celebration issue. We'll be presenting this information through a comprehensive overview of the changes we've witnessed in ten years, and MODERN DRUMMER ADVISORY BOARD the evolution of the percussion instrument field during that time span. We Henry Adler, Carmine Appice, Louie Bellson, Bill think you'll find this to be an interesting observation on just how fast—and Bruford, Roy Burns, Jim Chapin, Les DeMerle, Len DiMuzio, Charlie Donnelly, Peter Erskine, Danny far—our industry has progressed in a decade. Gottlieb, Sonny Igoe, Jaimoe Johanson, Jim Keltner, As long as I'm on the subject of equipment, I'm sure we're all well aware Mel Lewis, Larrie Londin, Peter Magadini, George of the incredible impact electronics has had on our lives as drummers. Marsh, Butch Miles, Joe Morello, Andy Newmark, Neil Because of this, in next month's issue, we'll also be debuting MD's Sound Peart, Charlie Perry, Paul T. Riddle, Ed Shaughnessy, Supplement, our first vinyl soundsheet recording. A demonstration of vari- Steve Smith, Ed Thigpen. ous studio drum sounds, from the aspects of miking and electronic enhancement, will be offered by New York drum computer and electronics CONTRIBUTING WRITERS specialist Jimmy Bralower, complete with some super grooves layed down Susan Alexander, Charles M. Bernstein, Scott K. Fish, Robyn Flans, Simon Goodwin, Jeff Potter, Teri by Mr. Andy Newmark. This special demonstration record was done at Saccone, Robert Santelli, Bob Saydlowski, Jr., Chip The Power Station in New York City, well known nationwide for its great Stern, Robin Tolleson, T. Bruce Wittet. drum sound. Next month's Sound Supplement will be the first of several we hope to present in the future. We'll also be running our usual column roster, with many of the articles MODERN DRUMMER Magazine (ISSN 0194-4533) is relating to the special tone of the issue. For example, we'll be expanding published monthly by MODERN DRUMMER Publica- our Up & Coming department, which focuses on outstanding new talent, tions, Inc., 870 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ to present a few of the younger artists we feel certain you'll be hearing 07009. Second-Class Postage paid at Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 and at additional mailing offices. Copyright 1985 more from in the next few years. by Modern Drummer Publications, Inc. All rights All in all, we think next month's issue of MD will be quite special in reserved. Reproduction without the permission of the many aspects. It's a landmark issue for MD, and we hope you'll join in the publisher is prohibited. celebration, and enjoy it with us. January '86 will also be our way of saying SUBSCRIPTIONS: $22.95 per year; $41.95, two years. Single copies $2.50. thanks, and that we're really looking forward to having you with us for the MANUSCRIPTS: Modern Drummer welcomes manu- next ten years of Modern Drummer Magazine. scripts, however, cannot assume responsibility for them. Manuscripts must be accompanied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Allow at least six weeks for a change. Please provide both old and new address. MUSIC DEALERS: Modern Drummer is available for resale at bulk rates. Direct correspondence to Modern Drummer, Dealer Service, 870 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Tel: 800-221-1988. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Modern Drummer, P.O. Box 469, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. THE DRUMSET PLAYER: A SPECIAL player. Please delete my predictable exple- racy. Morello says that Stone stressed the TALENT tive. importance of the hand movements being I owe a great debt of thanks to Mr. Rod- To be sure, I have heard superb playing anatomically correct, and of all notes and man Sims. His article, "The Drumset on ratty-looking kits, and I have heard rests being given their full value. In an Player, A Special Talent" [September '85 totally inept playing on shiny new setups. attempt to be precise, some players do, MD] brought tears to my eyes. Never were But I have also heard the converse. One unfortunately, "tighten up, "but that was truer words spoken about the prejudices does not see shabby instruments in the never what Stone intended. arrayed against us drummers. I hope that symphony, and there is rarely a "lack of drummers will take a good, close look at seasoning" in those players! BOB CHRISTIANSON this article, and be ready to argue down The only way to know "if a cat can I think Rick Van Horn should be congratu- anyone who puts them down. cook" is to listen to him or her play. A lated on his In The Studio interview: "Bob I was able to experience the importance great many of us feel that a clean, shiny Christianson: Working With Drum of a drummer this past summer. I joined a cymbal gives "more fire" when we're Machines." [August '85 MD] The inter- community band where the percussion sec- "cookin" " than any filthy cymbal of the view was fabulous (both questions and tion consisted of a trumpet player on bass same type can offer. Also, today's drum- answers), and should serve as inspiration drum (who tediously "whomped" on mers take more pride in their craft than to drummers who are curious, afraid, or every beat) and an old man on the snare ever before. I recently had the privilege of too stubborn to accept drum machines and who knew his rudiments, but was sadly out hearing a master drummer "work out" on electronic drums! As Bob stated, electron- of date with drumset playing.
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