VOL.8, NO. 2 CONTENTS Cover Photo by Rick Mattingly FEATURES ANDY NEWMARK Over the past decade, Andy Newmark has worked with such diverse artists as Carly Simon, Sly & The Family Stone, Ron Wood, George Harrison, Steve Winwood, Carole King, Nils Lofgren, Roxy Music, John Lennon, and ABC. Here, he offers insights on a variety of topics, such as playing with feel while working with a click track or drum machine, and he shares his memories of some of the artists he has worked with, including John Lennon and the Double Fantasy sessions. by Rick Mattingly 8 KENNY CLARKE It's sometimes hard to believe that there was a time when the bass drum was the primary instrument used for timekeeping, rather than the ride cymbal. Kenny Clarke was the person who changed all of that, and in this exclusive interview, he tells how and why he developed the concept that revolutionized jazz drumming. oss R by Ed Thigpen 16 MD SPECIAL REPORT: Raymond y Guide To Drumset Tuning b by David Levine 22 Photo STAN LYNCH Although Stan Lynch and Tom Petty were once members of rival bands in Florida, they successfully joined forces in Los Angeles as performers in Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers. Lynch describes his experiences as a member of this popular band, as well as the unique challenges involved in fulfilling the dual function of Jonason drummer and vocalist. Paul by by Robyn Flans 26 Photo CONCEPTS COLUMNS Developing Speed Naturally REVIEWS by Roy Burns 82 EDUCATION PRINTED PAGE 92 ROCK PERSPECTIVES JAZZ DRUMMERS WORKSHOP Flam City NEWS Jazz Coordination Studies by David Garibaldi 90 UPDATE by Scott Robinson 34 by Robyn Flans 108 ROCK CHARTS Andy Newmark—"Woman" EQUIPMENT INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS by James Morton 66 PRODUCT CLOSE-UP PASIC '83 in Knoxville THE JOBBING DRUMMER MPC and Instant Replay by Rick Mattingly. 110 Playing Music You Don't Like by Bob Saydlowski, Jr. 42 DEPARTMENTS by Simon Goodwin 70 JUST DRUMS 114 2 CLUB SCENE EDITOR'S OVERVIEW 4 Cymbals For Club Drummers READER'S PLATFORM ASK A PRO 6 by Rick Van Horn 74 PROFILES DRUM MARKET ROCK 'N' JAZZ CLINIC 100 An Approach For Playing PORTRAITS STAYING IN TUNE 102 In Odd Time—Part 2 Carl Allen by Hal Blaine by Rod Morgenstein 78 by Bill Milkowski 36 IT'S QUESTIONABLE 106 STAFF: EDITOR/PUBLISHER Ronald Spagnardi FEATURES EDITOR Rick Mattingly MANAGING EDITOR Rick Van Horn On ASSOCIATE EDITORS Susan Hannum Editorial Mark Hurley ART DIRECTOR David Creamer Integrity ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Kevin W. 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Second Class Postage paid cation concept stands is editorial integrity, which equates to nothing more at Clifton, N.J. 07015 and at additional mailing than keeping the best interests of the readers in mind, first and foremost. offices. Copyrighted 1984 by Modern Drummer The late A.C. Spectorsky, one of the most brilliant and respected maga- Publications, Inc. All rights reserved. Repro- zine publishers who ever lived, once commented, "A magazine must al- duction without the permission of the publisher ways make the readership the primary concern. It must be zealously and in is prohibited. SUBSCRIPTIONS: $21.95 per all things pro reader. Without this primacy of audience, surely all else is year, $39.95, two years. Single copies $2.25. doomed." MANUSCRIPTS: Modern Drummer welcomes manuscripts, however, cannot assume responsi- Mr. Spectorsky's message was extremely basic in concept, and yet, it was bility for them. Manuscripts must be accompa- perhaps the single most important thought he could impart to his admiring nied by a self-addressed stamped envelope. colleagues. It's also a philosophy we've made every effort to adhere to for CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Allow at least six some time now, and a basic publishing principle we surely don't intend to weeks for a change. Please provide both old and tamper with. new address. MUSIC DEALERS: Modern Drummer is available for resale at bulk rates. Direct correspondence to Modern Drummer Publications, Inc., 1000 Clifton Avenue, Clif- ton, N.J. 07013. (201) 778-1700. POSTMAS- TER: Send Address Changes to Modern Drum- mer, 1000 Clifton Avenue, Clifton, N.J. 07013. PHIL COLLINS POSITIVELY SPEAKING drumkit. I would not recommend a Hondo Thank you for the in-depth article on Phil It's time to write you people on what an drumkit to anyone, nor would I ever waste Collins (Nov. '83). The interview answered outstanding magazine you compile each my time and money buying another one. I virtually all the questions I would ask. I do month. It is informative, interesting, edu- hope you will print this to warn any other feel, however, that Phil underestimates his cational, enlightening and it is printed with young drummers of such poor merchan- soloing capability. I consider the solo with superb graphics. I have been playing dise. Like a lot of starting drummers I can- him and Chester during "Los Endos" to drums for about 21 years now (90% part- not afford to buy a top-line drumkit, but be the highlight of every Genesis concert. time) and I must admit that I have picked on the other hand, I cannot afford to buy a I'm glad he still considers drumming the up many ideas, both technically and aes- cheaper one if I'm going to end up dou- most important aspect of his career. thetically. Your magazine is living proof bling the purchase price replacing the bet- Bob Hynes that the world of percussion is not only ter part of it. I go to The Drumshop in Long Island, NY alive and well, but also that it is a joy to be Dearborn, and they have been very nice part of. helping me keep my set in working order, RUFUS "SPEEDY" JONES I would also like to get something off my spending a lot of time trying to get replace- I would like to compliment you on your chest about some of the comments I have ment parts for my drums. excellent article on Rufus "Speedy" read in Reader's Platform. We are all in Paul Troost Jones. I found it very informative and this world together, and if we can't gear Redford, MI thoroughly enjoyable. I also picked up our efforts toward the positive aspects of many tips from Mr.