November 1989
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Cover Photo by Jonathan Parkhurst Brown JONATHAN 18 MOVER Having recently attracted a lot of attention as the drum- mer with guitarist Joe Satriani, Jonathan Mover first came to international attention with GTR. Here, he discusses his background, and explains why "odd" times have never been a problem for him. by Teri Saccone Wales Lissa CHRIS by Photo 24WHITTEN When Paul McCartney hits the road later this year, he'll have the drummer from his Flowers In The Dirt album with him, Chris Whitten. Chris recalls the events that led to the McCartney gig and discusses other highlights of his LTD career, including his drumming on the Edie Brickell & The New Bohemians album, Shooting Rubberbands At The Stars. Communications by Simon Goodwin Kernot/MPL Peter DOOBIE by Photo 28 DRUMMERS Following a successful tour that reunited everyone who had ever been in the Doobie Brothers, the original lineup decided to get back together full-time. Drummers John Hartman and Michael Hossack, along with percussionist Bobby LaKind, offer their thoughts about the past as well as the present. by Robyn Flans INSIDE 32 PURECUSSION Malkin MD pays a visit to the company behind the innovative Rick by RIMS drum mounts and PureCussion Drums. Photo by William F. Miller VOLUME 13, NUMBER 11 ROCK BASICS PERSPECTIVES Alternative "The Wheel" Practice Ideas PRODUCT by Kenny Aronoff by Tom Brodbeck CLOSE-UP 42 66 Sabian Jack DeJohnette EDITOR'S Signature Cymbals OVERVIEW ROCK CHARTS by Rick Mattingly JAZZ DRUMMERS' 4 WORKSHOP "Don't Be Cruel" 38 Transcribed by James Sabian Carmine Finding Inspiration READERS' Morton Appice Signature Away From The Set PLATFORM 68 China Cymbal by Adam Budofsky by Rick Van Horn 6 44 MASTER CLASS 39 ASK A PRO Portraits In Rhythm: Yamaha Remote ROCK 'N' Wire Hi-hat 12 Etude #20 JAZZ CLINIC by Rick Van Horn by Anthony J. Cirone Drumset Warm-ups 40 78 IT'S by Rod Morgenstein Yamaha Super QUESTIONABLE 46 Rack System 16 by Rick Van Horn CONCEPTS 41 DRUM MARKET Artists And PRINTED PAGE 118 Endorsements SHOP TALK 96 by Roy Burns Simple Remedies 48 For Tired Drums by John Clarke STRICTLY PORTRAITS 64 UPDATE TECHNIQUE 8 Beaver Harris NEW AND The Drori Exercise by Ed HazelI by Joe Morello 50 NOTABLE INDUSTRY 62 102 HAPPENINGS 114 EDITOR/PUBLISHER MODERN DRUMMER Ronald Spagnardi ADVISORY BOARD Henry Adler, Kenny Aronoff, Louie Bellson, Bill Bruford, Roy ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Burns, Jim Chapin, Alan Dawson, Isabel Spagnardi Dennis DeLucia, Les DeMerle, Len DiMuzio, Charlie Donnelly, SENIOR EDITOR Peter Erskine, Vic Firth, Danny Gottlieb, Sonny Igoe, Jim Keltner, Rick Mattingly Mel Lewis, Larrie Londin, Peter Magadini, George Marsh, Joe MANAGING EDITOR Morello, Andy Newmark, Neil Peart, Charlie Perry, Dave Samuels, Rick Van Horn John Santos, Ed Shaughnessy, Steve MD Books: Smith, Ed Thigpen. ASSOCIATE EDITORS CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Where We've Been— William F. Miller Susan Alexander, Robyn Flans, Adam Budofsky Simon Goodwin, Karen Ervin Where We're Going Pershing, Jeff Potter, Teri Saccone, Robert Santelli, Robin Tolleson, EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Lauren Vogel, T. Bruce Wittet. Around seven years ago, I announced that Modern Drummer Cynthia Huang would be forming a Book Division. In 1983, we made our debut MODERN DRUMMER Magazine with the release of Joe Morello's Master Studies. This past year, (ISSN 0194-4533) is published Joe's book went into its third printing. Master Studies is now ART DIRECTOR monthly with an additional issue standard study material for many drummers worldwide, and is Terry Kennedy in July by MODERN DRUMMER fast becoming a classic in contemporary drum literature. Publications, Inc., 870 Pompton Our second project appeared a year later in the form of Drum ASSISTANT ART DIRECTOR Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Wisdom, by jazz great Bob Moses. Now in its second printing, Scott G. Bienstock Second-Class Postage paid at Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 and at Bob's innovative concepts continue to help thousands of serious additional mailing offices. Copy- jazz drumming students. ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER right 1989 by Modern Drummer The late Gary Chester's unique system was praised for years Publications, Inc. All rights among his private students and close associates. In 1985, we had Tracy Kearney reserved. Reproduction without the privilege of presenting Gary's ideas through The New Breed. the permission of the publisher is Now nearing its third printing, The New Breed has stirred the ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT prohibited. creative development of drummers all over the world. Joan C. Stickel Among our English colleagues, two players stood out, though EDITORIAL/ADVERTISING/ ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES: neither had released a book under his own name. In an attempt ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Modern Drummer Publications, to correct that situation, we presented Carl Palmer's Applied Bob Berenson 870 Pompton Avenue, Cedar Rhythms and Bill Bruford's When In Doubt, Roll! under the MD Grove, NJ 07009. banner. These books truly represent the outstanding musical DEALER SERVICE MANAGER achievements of both artists. MANUSCRIPTS: Modern Drummer The most recent addition to the Book Division was published Crystal W. Van Horn welcomes manuscripts, however, to fill a need for a complete text on electronics. MD's Norm cannot assume responsibility for Weinberg, one of the nation's most respected authorities on the CUSTOMER SERVICE them. Manuscripts must be accom- Laura J. Martin panied by a self-addressed, subject, was assigned to the task. The Electronic Drummer may stamped envelope. be the most comprehensive text currently available on the sub- ject. MAIL ROOM SUPERVISOR MUSIC DEALERS: Modern Drum- What about the future? Well, for starters, we'll be releasing Leo Spagnardi mer is available for resale at bulk Ronald Vaughan's Drumset Owner's Manual, telling you every- rates. Direct correspondence to thing you ever wanted to know about drums—and then some! Modern Drummer, Dealer Service, CONSULTANT 870 Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, Another project is Power Beats For Drummers by Jim Pfiefer, TO THE PUBLISHER who's been one of MD's most popular rock columnists. The MD NJ 07009. Tel: 800-522-DRUM or Arnold E. Abramson 201-239-4140. Classic Series, also in the preparation stage, is a collection of the very best interviews, articles, and transcriptions from past issues. We'll begin with the Heavy Rock edition, and follow it with the SUBSCRIPTIONS: $25.95 per year; $46.95, two years. Single copies Jazz, Progressive Rock/Jazz, and Mainstream Rock versions. While $2.95. I'm on the subject of classics, MD's Bill Miller is also hard at work SUBSCRIPTION CORRESPONDENCE: Modern Drummer, PO Box on a collection of all-time great transcriptions for a Classic Tracks 480, Mount Morris, IL 61054-0480. Change of address: Allow at least volume scheduled for publication next year. six weeks for a change. Please provide both old and new address. Toll Still another very ambitious project is The History Of Rock Free Phone: 1-800-435-0715. Drumming, by Scott K. Fish. Currently in the research stage, the POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Modern Drummer, P.O. Box book will provide an illuminating view of the great players of our 480, Mt. Morris, IL 61054. generation, and should be in every serious drummer's library! Though Modern Drummer Magazine continues to be our pri- mary focus, we've enjoyed publishing a body of work that's helped drummers learn from some of the best in the business. We hope you've enjoyed what we've done so far, and that you'll gain even further insight from our upcoming projects. ISSUE DATE: November 1989 CHRIS FRANTZ may be "a little out there for some people," tive in Manhattan, who told me about the I greatly enjoyed the wit and candor that as he puts it, but he's definitely right there contest and sponsored me. Second, the Chris Frantz displayed in his cover story in as a drummer. Thanks for the great story. picture should have been credited to James your August issue. He's an honest, unpre- Billy Eflinger Klosty, who was kind enough to take the tentious guy who plays solid drums for one Schenectady NY time to photograph me. super-successful band and one up-and- I'd also like to take this opportunity to coming band, and he's learned a lot from MYLAR HEADS thank all my idols who performed at the both experiences. I've been amazed that What a tremendous article on "The Devel- Memorial Concert for making it a truly in- the members of Talking Heads have stayed opment Of The Mylar Drumhead" by Char- spirational event. together this long in the face of David les "Woody" Thompson. [August '89 MD] Toby Ralph Byrne's ever-increasing media status—de- I haven't read such a good and informative New York NY served or otherwise. It's a credit to Chris's article since I first bought your magazine. Editor's note: Toby was the winner of the nature that he (along with Tina) has turned Not only did Woody get all the information first annual Buddy Rich Memorial Scholar- his energies toward his own band and out- correct, but he did his homework on the ship. He received his award on stage at the side production projects like Ziggy Marley, names and companies of all the partici- concert held in New York in April of this rather than grousing in the rock press and pants and set the facts straight. His research year. creating dissention in the ranks of his "pri- was impeccable. mary" band. I've enjoyed Chris's work on Thank you, Woody, for writing such a MOVER SOUND SUPPLEMENT the drums for many years. He's nobody's great article.