in this issue . VOL. 10, NO. 8 Features Columns Cover Photo by Rick Malkin STEVE SMITH EDUCATION ROCK PERSPECTIVES Style & Analysis: Terry Bozzio by Michael Bettine 42 ELECTRONIC INSIGHTS Electronics On Tour by Ian Wallace 50 BASICS Apartment Practice by Gary Griswold 64 ROCK CHARTS Simon Phillips: "Give Blood" by William F. Miller 72 STRICTLY TECHNIQUE A 20-Minute Warm-Up by Mark Hurley 82 Mattingly CONCEPTS Rick Breathing And Energy by by Roy Burns 94 CLUB SCENE Photo Model Setups by Rick Van Horn 96 Why did Steve Smith leave Journey? He tells the whole story, from what he had to practice when he first joined the group, through the breakup, to his current work with Steps Ahead. EQUIPMENT by Robyn Flans 16 JUST DRUMS 102 JOE FRANCO PROFILES As a member of the Good Rats, Joe Franco was a mainstay of the New York club scene for years, and now with the UP AND COMING publication of his double bass drum book and his work with Girls' Night Out's Kathy Burkly Fiona, his talent is being recognized on a much larger level. by Peter Cassidy 38 by William F. Miller 22 PORTRAITS Oliver Jackson NYC CONTRACTORS by Chip Deffaa 54 What are the people who hire drummers for shows and jingles looking for? We spoke to Emile Charlap, Herb Harris, and NEWS John Miller to find out. UPDATE 6 by Jeff Potter 26 INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS 100 RAS MICHAEL In reggae music, drummer Ras Michael is known as a DEPARTMENTS "rootsman," which is comparable to being a holy man. In EDITOR'S OVERVIEW 2 this rare interview, he provides an insightful look into the READERS' PLATFORM 4 state of reggae, ASK A PRO 10 by Robert Santelli 30 IT'S QUESTIONABLE 12 BILL GIBSON DRUM MARKET 86 After several years on the bar circuit, Huey Lewis & The News hit it big, but as drummer Bill Gibson reveals, just having a couple of hit singles doesn't guarantee that the rest will be easy. by Robin Tolleson 34 AUGUST 1986 If you've sensed that Modern Drummer is look- "back of the book" status. ing a bit different, but can't seem to put your finger Hopefully, you'll also notice that we're utilizing on exactly what it is, let me point out some of the more color photos than ever before in our feature changes that have been made. Just prior to our section of the magazine. A few alterations in the tenth anniversary issue in January of '86, we felt way MD is printed, much too technical to go into that MD needed a fresh look. MD's Art Director, here, enabled us to add more lively color shots. David Creamer, was consulted on the ideas we had The greater usage of color photography certainly and was asked to come up with some new designs. I adds more vitality to the magazine. think you'll agree that he's done an admirable job. Moving along, you'll see that MD's popular It's Let's start out with MD's cover. Actually, we Questionable column has taken a permanent posi- saw no justifiable reason to make any major tion in the front section of the magazine. And, in changes in the overall look of our cover. We case you failed to notice, the Editor's Overview decided to maintain our usual dramatic, tight shot you're now reading and our masthead, which lists of our feature artist but adjust the items that information on MD's staff, Advisory Board, etc., revolved around it. Though we're still using the have also been redesigned. Plus, we've made sev- same number of cover headlines, we've created a eral interesting changes throughout the publica- A narrow box at the lower portion of the cover to tion by using a selection of different styles and sizes accommodate those heads that usually appeared of type for feature article headlines, by-lines, and around the photo. The new look doesn't detract quotes. from the photo and still offers the reader the Finally, one of the most noticeable changes has New needed information on what to expect inside the occurred with all of MD's regular column head- magazine. lines. All heads have been redone at a smaller size, You might also notice that our contents page has in a new typeface, and placed on a black back- Look been redesigned. Along with moving certain items ground. We've also boxed most every department around, we also opted to run one large color photo in an effort to give each one more of a self-con- of our cover artist, as opposed to several small tained feeling. black and white shots of everyone featured in that After ten years of publishing, we felt it was time particular issue. We think it's a cleaner look that is for a minor face-lift, and we've attempted to both functional and attractive. achieve it through our graphic appearance, with- Next, we've moved the Update department to out really changing the content, pace, or personal- the front of the magazine. Since Update is more of ity of the magazine. We hope you like what we've a newsy, information-type department offering the done. I'll look forward to hearing from you about latest on who's doing what in the drum world, we it, favorably or otherwise. By the way, so will Dave felt that you might be more likely to appreciate it in Creamer, so feel free to write to him as well. a leadoff position, rather than relegating it to PUBLISHER ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR CONTRIBUTING WRITERS Ronald Spagnardi Isabel Spagnardi Susan Alexander, Chip Deffaa, Robyn Flans, Simon Goodwin, Jeff Potter, Teri Saccone, ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER Robert Santelli, Bob Saydlowski, Jr., Robin Isabel Spagnardi Ellen Corsi . Tolleson, T. Bruce Wittet. ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER EDITOR MODERN DRUMMER Magazine (ISSN 0194- Tracy Kearney 4533) is published monthly by MODERN Ronald Spagnardi DRUMMER Publications, Inc., 870 Pompton DEALER SERVICE MANAGER Avenue, Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Second-Class FEATURES EDITOR Angela Hogan Postage paid at Cedar Grove, NJ 07009 and at Rick Mattingly additional mailing offices. Copyright 1986 by CIRCULATION Modern Drummer Publications, Inc. All rights MANAGING EDITOR Leo Spagnardi reserved. Reproduction without the permission of Rick Van Horn Sharon M. Leary the publisher is prohibited. SUBSCRIPTIONS: $22.95 per year; $41.95, two Crystal W. Van Horn years. Single copies $2.75. ASSOCIATE EDITORS MANUSCRIPTS: Modern Drummer welcomes Susan Hannum SALES PROMOTION MANAGER manuscripts, however, cannot assume responsi- William F. Miller Evelyn Urry bility for them. Manuscripts must be accompa- nied by a self-addressed, stamped envelope. MODERN DRUMMER ADVISORY BOARD CHANGE OF ADDRESS: Allow at least six EDITORIAL ASSISTANT Henry Adler, Carmine Appice, Louie Bellson, weeks for a change. Please provide both old and Elaine Cannizzaro Bill Bruford, Roy Burns, Jim Chapin, Les new address. DeMerle, Len DiMuzio, Charlie Donnelly, Peter MUSIC DEALERS: Modern Drummer is avail- able for resale at bulk rates. Direct correspon- ART DIRECTOR Erskine, Danny Gottlieb, Sonny Igoe, Jim dence to Modern Drummer, Dealer Service, 870 David H. Creamer Keltner, Mel Lewis, Larrie Londin, Peter Pompton Ave., Cedar Grove, NJ 07009. Tel: 800- Magadini, George Marsh, Butch Miles, Joe 221-1988 or 201-239-4140. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to Mod- Morello, Andy Newmark, Neil Peart, Charlie ern Drummer, P.O. Box 469, Cedar Grove, NJ ADVERTISING DIRECTOR Perry, Paul T. Riddle, Ed Shaughnessy, Steve 07009. Kevin W. Kearns Smith, Ed Thigpen. EXPANDING YOUR HORIZONS pads for my use while the SDS9s were home with me and our two small sons. Thank you, Ronald Spagnardi, for your being repaired. In my book, CB and Sim- That time is ours. "Expanding Your Horizons" column, mons really stand behind their products. I feel as though I'm fortunate to live which appeared in the May issue. I must Leonard Britz with so much talent and understanding for agree with you that learning more than one Jacksonville, FL music, and I wouldn't trade my life for instrument can greatly enhance one's sense anyone's! I only wish that more musicians' and understanding of music. This notion wives could appreciate their husbands' tal- holds true for drummers, in particular, FROM A DRUMMER'S WIFE ents and realize that they have a special due to the harmonic limitations of most My husband is a professional drummer gift. Yes, it's lonely when they're gone, but percussion instruments. I studied piano who subscribes to your magazine. He's they do come home! for years before studying drumset, and as a such a perfectionist about his drums and All a person needs is more understand- result, I have acquired a far greater under- his performance that it sometimes over- ing, and I thank you for "your" part of my standing of music than I would have if the whelms me. Each time his Modern Drum- understanding. Your articles are great, drumset was my only means of learning mer hits the mailbox, I can count on a quiet and one doesn't have to be a drummer to music. day alone while he reads each article and appreciate them. Some time ago, MD ran a column enti- ad faithfully. Sandi Morris tled The Musical Drummer, which dis- Being a drummer's wife isn't always Myrtle, MO cussed various aspects of melody and har- easy, especially when he's gone so often on mony. More information of a similar the road. That's why understanding his nature in MD's pages would certainly help profession and what keeps him motivated to "expand the horizons" of those unfor- is so important to me.