VOLUME 11, NUMBER 1 2, ISSUE 98 Cover Photo by Jaeger Kotos EDUCATION IN THE STUDIO Drumheads And Recording Kotos by Craig Krampf 38 SHOW DRUMMERS' SEMINAR Jaeger Get Involved by by Vincent Dee 40 KEYBOARD PERCUSSION Photo In Search Of Time by Dave Samuels 42 THE MACHINE SHOP New Sounds For Your Old Machines by Norman Weinberg 44 ROCK PERSPECTIVES Ringo Starr: The Later Years by Kenny Aronoff 66 ELECTRONIC INSIGHTS Percussive Sound Sources And Synthesis by Ed Mann 68 TAKING CARE OF BUSINESS Breaking In MANU KATCHE by Karen Ervin Pershing 70 One of the highlights of Peter Gabriel's recent So album and ROCK 'N' JAZZ CLINIC tour was French drummer Manu Katche, who has gone on to Two-Surface Riding: Part 2 record with such artists as Sting, Joni Mitchell, and Robbie by Rod Morgenstein 82 Robertson. He tells of his background in France, and explains BASICS why Peter Gabriel is so important to him. Thoughts On Tom Tuning by Connie Fisher 16 by Neil Peart 88 TRACKING DRUMMING AT DISNEY Studio Chart Interpretation by Hank Jaramillo 100 WORLD DRUM SOLOIST When it comes to employment opportunities, you have to Three Solo Intros consider Disney World in Florida, where 45 to 50 drummers by Bobby Cleall 102 are working at any given time. We spoke to several of them JAZZ DRUMMERS' WORKSHOP about their working conditions and the many styles of music Fast And Slow Tempos that are represented there, by Peter Erskine 104 by Rick Van Horn 22 CONCEPTS Drummers Are Special People STEVE HOUGHTON by Roy Burns 116 He's known for his big band work with Woody Herman, EQUIPMENT small-group playing with Scott Henderson, and his teaching at SHOP TALK P.I.T. But one of Houghton's main concerns is developing a Saturn Drums better relationship between drumset and "serious" by Rick Van Horn 84 percussion, PRODUCT CLOSE-UP by Robyn Flans 28 Thunderstick MX by Rick Van Horn 118 DRUMMERS OF ELECTRONIC REVIEW Yamaha RX5 Digital Rhythm CONTEMPORARY CHRISTIAN Programmer by Rick Mattingly 122 MUSIC: NEW AND NOTABLE 130 PART 2 NEWS We spoke with Eternity Express drummer Kirk Allen, Amy UPDATE 6 Grant's tour drummer Keith Edwards, and Petra's Louie INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS 128 Weaver. REVIEWS by Stephanie Bennett 32 ON TRACK 76 DEPARTMENTS MD TRIVIA CONTEST EDITOR'S OVERVIEW 2 Win two Ludwig snare drums, plus accessories 39 READERS' PLATFORM 4 ASK A PRO 10 INDEX UPDATE IT'S QUESTIONABLE 12 Modern Drummer's 1987 index, plus a complete Modern DRUM MARKET 114 Percussionist index 137 IN MEMORIAM 134 A little over two years ago, I made reference in this son other than to watch the chrome shine and the column to the bite of the deadly Drum Bug. I listed sparkle sparkle. a group of common symptoms to help determine, 8. A gut feeling that life is only worth living if, in fact, you might have been a victim of the when the drums sound great, the chops are Drum Bug's bite yourself. together, and the band is happening. I've received many letters since then - letters 9. A sense of extreme hostility towards the little from very young drummers, on up to Neil Peart old lady in the car ahead who's holding you back himself! Many recognized the problem and from getting home to try out your new 18" crash. reported on more symptoms not covered in my edi- 10. An inner frustration that would pervade at a torial. Well, I've made a collection of some, so Buddy Rich concert, when you were forced to face please take note if any of these symptoms sound at the fact that you didn't have the slightest idea of all familiar. You may have been bitten by the how he was doing what he was doing. Drum Bug if you've ever experienced: 11. A self-destructive attempt to make the gig, 1. A strange obsession to use pens and pencils as despite your 103-degree fever, an upset stomach, drumsticks at any moment, on just about any play- and a very noticeable inability to stand up. able surface. 12. Absolutely no aversion whatsoever to haul- Return 2. An unexplainable need to keep a pair of sticks ing your drums to the car in 7" of snow at 3:00 in stashed between the cushions of the living room the morning following a six-hour gig 84 miles away couch - much to the annoyance of other family from home. members. 13. The fact that your final decision on the pur- Of 3. A habit of tapping out catchy little rhythms to chase of a secondhand Ford was based entirely on the steady pulsation of your car's windshield wip- whether or not your trapcase would fit in the back- ers. seat. 4. A compulsion to engage in "air drumming" 14. The first time your irate girlfriend gave you The in the bathroom mirror - with or without drum- the ultimatum, "It's either me or those damn sticks. drums," and you asked if you could have a few 5. The heartbreak of black and blue marks on minutes to think about it! Drum both knees, the unfortunate result of practicing Does any of this ring a bell? If so, you may have your flam taps on that easily bruised portion of to accept the fact that the Drum Bug has managed your anatomy. to get to you. But don't fret. Nine out of ten read- 6. An odd inclination to play double bass drum ers of this magazine are afflicted. If there's anyone Bug licks on any flooring surface that even remotely out there with other symptoms, please feel free to resembles the feel of a 24" bass drum. send them to me. And by all means, stay tuned to 7. A worrisome desire to sit and stare at your this magazine for further important updates. drumset from across the room, for no obvious reason 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 Sharon M. Leary MODERN DRUMMER Magazine (ISSN 0194- SENIOR EDITOR 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. 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Tel: 800- ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Gottlieb, Sonny Igoe, Jim Keltner, Mel 522-DRUM or 201-239-4140. Kevin W. Kearns 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. A Member Of: Paul T. Riddle, Ed Shaughnessy, Steve Smith, Ed Thigpen. ISSUE DATE: December 1987 RICK MAROTTA MIKE BAIRD who enjoys being in touch with people with Thanks so much for the fantastic interview The article on Mike Baird [August '87 questions and ideas. I think that informa- with Rick Marotta! [September '87 MD] I MD] was very interesting and informative. tion about where the industry has been is feel that Rick is an exceptionally prolific I remember that, when Steve Smith left extremely fascinating — as well as being drummer. His style and finesse make any Journey, I wondered who they'd get to crucial to those who wish to know where song a hit. Furthermore, his attitude and replace him. I was watching a Journey the industry is going. honesty towards playing with the top video when I got my answer. I saw this man Phil Madeira names in the business show that he sin- who didn't look like the usual long-haired Nashville TN cerely loves his work. In addition, he tells it rock 'n' roll drummer and seemed to be like it really is. Keep up the good work, older than a lot of the new drummers on IN SEARCH OF COLLINS Rick, and never compromise your sound the rock scene. So I thought, "Let's see Can anyone help me locate an old friend or style. They're great! how he plays." The answer was: Great! who I believe is now living in the USA and Eric Fowler Later, when I read your article on Mike, drumming up a storm? His name is Craig Denton TX I found out something very interesting. Collins, and I was in a band with him Mike Baird is the drummer who was the MENTAL TECHNIQUES about 15 years ago called The Knack on first to inspire me and get me interested in Queensland, Australia's Gold Coast.