October 1984
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VOL. 8, NO. 10 Cover Photo by Jaeger Kotos FEATURES ROGER TAYLOR The drummer for the legendary rock group Queen discusses his solo albums, as well as the factors that have held the members of Queen together for so long. Taylor also voices his views on music videos, electronic drums, and functioning as a singer, songwriter and drummer. by Robert Santelli 8 JERRY SPEISER Over the past two years, the Australian group Men At Work has skyrocketed to success. In this interview, drummer Jerry Speiser talks about the group's formation and the elements that make their sound unique. He also describes his first recording experience, and his plans for involvement in studio engineering and production. by Robyn Flans 14 LES DEMERLE Certain drummers have an enthusiasm for drums that transmits itself into everything they do. DeMerle expresses that enthusiasm Malkin both as a player and a teacher. Here, he recalls several of his career Rick highlights, and explains many of his teaching concepts. by by Scott K. Fish 18 Photo EQUIPMENT HIGHLIGHTS OF NAMM '84 by Rick Mattingly 22 CHANGING SOUNDS 32 by Ernie Santilli THE MUSICAL DRUMMER PROFILES COLUMNS Rhythm Section Figures by Bill Molenhof 100 UP AND COMING EDUCATION Rob Hirst CLUB SCENE 38 by Bill Wolfe SHOW DRUMMERS' SEMINAR The Etiquette Of Sitting In: Part 2- The Professional Show Percussionist The Considerate Guest REVIEWS by Pat Pfiffner 48 by Rick Van Horn 102 78 PRINTED PAGE TEACHER'S FORUM STRICTLY TECHNIQUE Creating Professionalism At Home Back To Back Rolls 60 by Rodman Sims by Stanley Ellis 108 NEWS CONCEPTS UPDATE LISTENER'S GUIDE 128 Centering And Breathing by Terry Bozzio and by Robyn Flans 124 by Roy Burns Ndugu Chancier 122 130 INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS ROCK 'N' JAZZ CLINIC Style & Analysis: Bill Bruford EQUIPMENT DEPARTMENTS by Michael Bettine 72 EDITOR'S OVERVIEW 2 DRUM SOLOIST SETUP UPDATE Max Roach: "Speculate" by Kenny Aronoff and READER'S PLATFORM 4 by Kent Byron 82 Chad Wackerman 52 ASK A PRO 6 DRUM MARKET 116 ROCK PERSPECTIVES PRODUCT CLOSE-UP Double-Bass Concepts: Hand-Foot Yamaha PS 1152 Power Stage Series STAYING IN TUNE Combination Patterns Drumkit by Hal Blaine 118 by Joe Franco 86 by Bob Saydlowski, Jr 106 IT'S QUESTIONABLE 126 PUBLISHER Ronald Spagnardi ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Evolution Isabel Spagnardi EDITOR Ronald Spagnardi Of A FEATURES EDITOR Rick Mattingly MANAGING EDITOR Drummer Rick Van Horn ASSOCIATE EDITORS Susan Hannum William F. Miller EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Robin De Paul Truthfully, we never actually planned to have a niche in the magazine for drummers at different stages in their performing careers. However, it's an ART DIRECTOR approach which has evolved to a point where we now seem to have created David H. Creamer a place for everyone. ADVERTISING DIRECTOR For drummers at the very earliest stages of their careers—some with high Kevin W. Kearns aspirations, others quite content to stay in their own areas or on local cir- ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR cuits—MD offers On The Move. This department came about as a result of Isabel Spagnardi considerable requests, as many readers wanted to learn more about the ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER local drummers—those dedicated players sweating it out night after night Ann Thompson in saloons across the country. ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER If you look one notch above On The Move, you'll find Up and Coming. Ellen Corsi As the name implies, Up and Coming is for young, talented drummers who DEALER SERVICE MANAGER have worked their way out of the local scene, and are beginning to make a Janet Gola name for themselves as free-lance artists or with popular new bands. These CIRCULATION are the drummers who are on the very brink of headliner status. One tends Leo Spagnardi to get a strong sense that success is just around the corner for the players Lori-Jean Broseman who appear here. Tracy Kearny Take one more step up the ladder and you've reached Portraits, an MD SALES PROMOTION MANAGER department which covers a lot of territory. Here we have an area which is Evelyn Urry generally reserved for artists who have made it in their field, and though the names may not be household words, chances are you've heard their work more times than you may realize. Portraits people may be from the MODERN DRUMMER ADVISORY BOARD rock, jazz, big band, teaching or studio idioms. The articles are generally Henry Adler, Carmine Appice, Louie Bellson, Bill Bru- ford, Roy Burns, Jim Chapin, Les DeMerle, Len DiMu- longer than those in On The Move or Up And Coming, and tend to look zio, Charlie Donnelly, Peter Erskine, Danny Gottlieb, more in depth at the careers of some of the strongest, lesser-known names Sonny Igoe, Jaimoe Johanson, Jim Keltner, Mel Lewis, in drumming. Larrie Londin, Peter Magadini, George Marsh, Butch This brings us to the very top of the mountain, that area of the magazine Miles, Joe Morello, Andy Newmark, Neil Peart, Charlie Perry, Paul T. Riddle, Ed Shaughnessy, Steve Smith, Ed which we refer to as a "feature story." Here again, individuals presented Thigpen. as features in the magazine may be from any one of a number of musical genres, though they are usually leaders in whatever field of music they rep- resent. The most prominent of the group will usually end up on our cover CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Susan Alexander, Charles M. Bernstein, Scott K. Fish, that month. Feature stories are also much more detailed profiles of particu- Robyn Flans, Simon Goodwin, Dave Levine, Robert lar artists, closely examining their background, musical influences and phi- Santelli, Bob Saydlowski, Jr., Chip Stern, Robin Tolle- losophies, along with their views on music, drumming, equipment and son, T. Bruce Wittet. techniques. At the risk of becoming mildly depressing for a moment, it appears as MODERN DRUMMER Magazine (ISSN 0194-4533) is though the very next spot in the MD evolution is In Memorium. If we've published monthly by MODERN DRUMMER Publica- lost a drummer who was an important influence, you're certain to find out tions, Inc., 1000 Clifton Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013. Sec- about it here, which leads us to the very last niche which we call From The ond-Class Postage paid at Clifton, NJ 07013 and at addi- tional mailing offices. Copyright 1984 by Modern Past. The great players who are no longer with us are generally presented in Drummer Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Repro- a biographical sketch format in From The Past, and it's our way of paying duction without the permission of the publisher is pro- homage to the individuals, and the contributions they've made to the art of hibited. drumming. SUBSCRIPTIONS: $21.95 per year; $39.95, two years. Single copies $2.50. So there you have it. From On The Move to From The Past, it seems as MANUSCRIPTS: Modern Drummer welcomes manu- though MD has established a place for everyone. Of course, we realize it's scripts, however, cannot assume responsibility for them. not a foolproof format. There is often an overlap of sorts from one slot to Manuscripts must be accompanied by a self-addressed, the next, and on occasion, a reader will take issue with our placement of a stamped envelope. CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Allow at least six weeks for a particular player. Nonetheless, it's a system which seems to work nicely for change. Please provide both old and new address. the most part, and we're hopeful you're comfortable with the approach, as MUSIC DEALERS: Modern Drummer is available for well. resale at bulk rates. Direct correspondence to Modern Drummer Publications, Inc., Dealer Service, 1000 Clif- ton Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013. (201) 778-1700. POSTMASTER: Send Address Changes to Modern Drummer, 1000 Clifton Ave., Clifton, NJ 07013. JOHN BONHAM the music business in general, we, the read- for self-glorification and a free ride. There Thanks very much to Modern Drummer ers, have certainly benefited from this is also such a thing as basic human cour- and T. Bruce Wittet for an outstanding interview. Phil's attitudes are certainly tesy, which is the difference between the article about one of the true all-time worth reflecting upon by all drummers. fan who shakes an artist's hand and says greats, John Bonham. It's just a shame Tom Stalowski "I really enjoyed the show," and the per- that he's gone and can no longer add his Madison, WI son who becomes such a nuisance that the uniqueness to today's world of drumming. artist must either leave or ask the fan to The only things I didn't like about the arti- NICK CEROLI OVERVIEW leave, because the offender is not acting cle were Carmine Appice's disgustingly A belated thanks for publishing the article with any sort of manners at all. arrogant statements. Carmine, I don't in your May issue by Nick Ceroli entitled I'm sorry that I wasn't able to make that think it's fair for you to try to take credit "An Overview." Nick is one of the all time distinction clear in the Neil Peart inter- for Bonham's style of drumming. great big band drummers. Any aspiring big view. Attempting to capitalize on his greatness is band drummer should listen to Nick on Scott K. Fish inexcusable. Can you honestly say that Bob Florence Big Band Live At Concerts Washington Depot, CT everything you do is 100% original? By The Sea on Trend records (Tr 523). RESPONSE TO THOMPSON Thanks again, MD. "Be-Bop Charlie" is a classic example of I'd like to reply to Bob Thompson's letter Joey Villareal how a drummer should play for and with a Houston, TX about Neil Peart: I can't understand where band.