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November 1987 EDUCATION DRIVER'S SEAT Playing In Two or Four by Ed Shaughnessy 48 IN THE STUDIO Those First Sessions by Craig Krampf 50 ROCK 'N' JAZZ CLINIC Two-Surface Riding: Part 1 by Rod Morgenstein 52 CORPS SCENE Flim-Flams by Dennis DeLucia 66 MASTER CLASS Portraits in Rhythm: Etude #9 by Anthony J. Cirone 76 ELECTRONIC INSIGHTS MIDI System Interconnections by Jim Fiore 78 ROCK CHARTS Carl Palmer: "Brain Salad Surgery" by William F. Miller 80 Cover Photo by Michael S. Jachles ROCK PERSPECTIVES Ringo Starr: The Middle Period by Kenny Aronoff 90 RANDY CASTILLO JAZZ DRUMMERS' WORKSHOP Imagine this: You are at home with a broken leg, and you get a Your Drum Setup call to audition for Ozzy Osbourne. That happened to Randy by Peter Erskine 94 Castillo, and he got the gig. Here, he discusses such topics as SOUTH OF THE BORDER his double bass drum work and showmanship in drumming. Latin Rhythms On Drumset by John Santos 96 by Robyn Flans 16 CONCEPTS The Natural Drummer CURT CRESS by Roy Burns 104 Known for his work in Germany's recording studios and his CLUB SCENE playing with the band Passport, Curt Cress has also recorded Hecklers And Hasslers with Freddie Mercury, Meatloaf, and Billy Squier. Curt by Rick Van Horn 106 explains why the German approach is attracting British and EQUIPMENT American artists and producers. SHOP TALK by Simon Goodwin 22 Evaluating Your Present Drumset by Patrick Foley 68 PRODUCT CLOSE-UP DRUMMERS OF Pearl MLX/BLX Pro Series Drumkits by Bob Saydlowski, Jr 110 CONTEMPORARY ELECTRONIC REVIEW Korg DDD-1 Drum Machine CHRISTIAN MUSIC: by Rick Mattingly 112 NEW AND NOTABLE 124 PART 1 PROFILES John Gates, Art Noble, and Keith Thibodeaux discuss their PORTRAITS work with a variety of Christian music bands, and clarify what Thurman Barker Christian music is and what it is not. by Ed Hazell 36 26 UP AND COMING by Stephanie Bennett Mike Shapiro by Jeff Potter 62 INSIDE GROVE NEWS UPDATE 6 SCHOOL OF MUSIC INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS 120 Dick Grove, Peter Donald, and Allyn Ferguson talk about the DEPARTMENTS unique instruction methods used at the Grove School, and EDITOR'S OVERVIEW 2 explain why their students are prepared for the real world of READERS' PLATFORM 4 music. ASK A PRO 10 IT'S QUESTIONABLE 12 by Susan Alexander 30 DRUM MARKET 102 Three years ago, Modern Drummer Publications an interest in reading more about percussion in the introduced a second magazine called Modern Per- pages of MD. We've therefore decided that the cussionist. For three consecutive years, MP made a best way to please everyone is to combine the mul- very worthwhile contribution to the percussive tiple facets of drumming and percussion, and arts. As many of you know, MP covered the sym- cover the complete spectrum under the single head- phonic, keyboard percussion, drum corps, and ing of Modern Drummer. We'll accomplish this Latin/ethnic areas of drumming. I'm extremely not by dropping relevant drumset material from proud of the accomplishments of MP, and I think Modern Drummer, but by adding percussion-ori- the writers, photographers, columnists, and in- ented material to each issue. house staff, under the competent guidance of Edi- For those who've been reading both magazines tor Rick Mattingly, are to be commended for pro- for the past three years, you'll now be getting the ducing such a superb publication. content of both in one tidy package each month. Despite all this, we've unfortunately been forced And you'll only need to keep tabs on one yearly to discontinue the publication for economic rea- magazine subscription, rather than two. sons. However, we will be carrying a goodly por- I also can't help but think that there's another tion of editorial material normally run in MP, subtle, hidden benefit to all of this for drummers. back into the pages of Modern Drummer. Feature We all know that, in this day and age, versatility material on prominent percussion artists will has gotten to be a key word in the vocabulary of A become a part of MD's regular format, as will every serious-minded drummer. It's imperative, many of MP's very popular column departments. now more than ever, that we make an attempt to You'll begin to notice the effects of this editorial learn as much as possible about drumming and Bigger expansion with this issue. Columns such as Master percussion, and be as well-versed as we possibly Class, Timp Talk, Corps Scene, and Orchestral can in both areas. By doing so, we benefit by Percussionist, among others, will gradually be increasing our value as musicians in the tough, And absorbed into Modern Drummer during the next competitive world of music, where knowledge and several months. And many of the same respected versatility are essential ingredients for success. I professionals like Vic Firth, Dave Samuels, Ed strongly believe that MD can perform the greatest Mann, Anthony Cirone, Dennis DeLucia, John service for all serious drummers by combining all Better Santos, and Emil Richards will continue to write of drumming and percussion under one heading. articles for these highly specialized departments. The primary purpose for the existence of Mod- The response to MP from percussionists world- ern Drummer is to aid you in becoming the best MD wide has been extremely satisfying. And it's musician you can possibly be. Keeping you attuned because of this that we wish to continue publishing to the total world of drumming helps us to accom- material of this nature. We've also, over the years, plish just that. had a substantial number of MD readers express EDITOR/PUBLISHER ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ronald Spagnardi Tracy Kearney Susan Alexander, Chip Deffaa, Robyn Flans, Simon Goodwin, Jeff Potter, Teri ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT Saccone, Robert Santelli, Bob Saydlowski, Isabel Spagnardi Joan C. Stickel Jr.,T. Bruce Wittet. DEALER SERVICE MANAGER SENIOR EDITOR SharonM. Leary MODERN DRUMMER Magazine (ISSN 0194- 4533) is published monthly by MODERN Rick Mattingly DRUMMER Publications, Inc., 870 Pompton CIRCULATION Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Second-Class MANAGING EDITOR Leo Spagnardi Postage paid at Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 and at Rick Van Horn Crystal W. Van Horn additional mailing offices. Copyright 1987 by Tara Shah Modern Drummer Publications, Inc. All rights ASSOCIATE EDITORS reserved. Reproduction without the permission of Susan Hannum SALES PROMOTION MANAGER the publisher is prohibited. William F. Miller Evelyn Urry SUBSCRIPTIONS: $22.95 per year; $41.95, two years. Single copies $2.95. MANUSCRIPTS: Modern Drummer welcomes EDITORIAL ASSISTANT CONSULTANT TO THE PUBLISHER manuscripts, however, cannot assume responsi- Cynthia Huang Arnold E. Abramson bility for them. Manuscripts must be accompa- nied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. ART DIRECTOR MODERN DRUMMER ADVISORY CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Allow at least six David H. Creamer BOARD weeks for a change. Please provide both old and Henry Adler, Carmine Appice, Louie new address. Bellson, Bill Bruford, Roy Burns, Jim MUSIC DEALERS: Modern Drummer is avail- ADVERTISING DIRECTOR able for resale at bulk rates. Direct correspon- Kevin W. Kearns Chapin, Les DeMerle, Len DiMuzio, dence to Modern Drummer, Dealer Service, 870 Charlie Donnelly, Peter Erskine, Danny Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Tel: 800- Gottlieb, Sonny Igoe, Jim Keltner, Mel 522-DRUM or 201-239-4140. A Member Of: Lewis, Larrie Londin, Peter Magadini, POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mod- George Marsh, Butch Miles, Joe Morello, ern Drummer, P.O. Box 469, Cedar Grove, NJ Andy Newmark, Neil Peart, Charlie Perry, 07009. Paul T. Riddle, Ed Shaughnessy, Steve Smith, Ed Thigpen. ISSUE DATE: November 1987 BUDDY RICH TRIBUTE Buddy Rich and his special kind of joy in drummers, I had many feelings and I would like to take a moment of your time music making that I went on to obtain a thoughts about Buddy that I felt the need to thank you for your publication's mar- music degree and become a high school to express. Putting them into words as velous tribute to Buddy Rich [August '87 band director. tastefully and affectionately as Rick did MD]. Out of all of the accounts I've read The likes of Buddy Rich will not be seen has earned him a special place in my heart. concerning Buddy's career and his pass- again. I only hope that videos of Buddy's Pete Smith ing, your articles were by far the most countless inspired performances will President, Rollor U.S.A. accurate and honestly reported by any become available for all future drummers Encino CA news media. The MD staff is to be com- to experience. Even with a band director's mended for its efforts of excellent report- busy schedule, reviewing Buddy Rich's The sincere comments of Bellson and other ing and tremendous photography. I'm inspirational life through your magazine recognized authorities in tribute to Buddy sure that even Buddy himself would be tribute has made me become a proud Rich are appreciated. Rick Van Horn's touched by your tribute. drumset performer again. And when I article is not. Charles Braun play, it will be with a big band in the best Firstly, he repeatedly injects self-praise President—Buddy Rich Fan Club tradition and swinging legacy that Buddy among nondescript acknowledgments of Warminster PA Rich has left us. Thank you, Buddy, for Buddy. Secondly, he ridiculously offers steering me toward a joyous career in token evidence of his own authority on Please accept my sincere thanks for the music. And thank you, Modern Drummer, drumming and Rich, in order to justify very poignant tribute to Buddy Rich.
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