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One Drummer, Two Drumkits and Back-flipping Between the Two

March 18, 2016March 18, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Aric Improta, Backflip, Drummer

Aric Improta set up two drum kits next to each other, donned a GoPro and…well, you’ll see. (Via Danny)

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Never Judge a Drummer by his Cover

February 7, 2016 Alan Cross 0 Comments Drummer, Marching Band, Rudiements

Just another day out in the playground… (Via Danny) ..well, you didn’t see that coming did you?! Posted by Michael

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Marvel at this Drummer from Japan

November 17, 2015November 17, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Drummer, Drums, Japan, Senri Kawaguchi

Her name is Senri Kawaguchi and her performance is dedicated to the Japanese team for the 2018 FIFA World Cup.

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Music News 

A Selection of Odd Music-Related Videos to Get You Through the Workday

October 29, 2015 Alan Cross 0 Comments Drummer, Eminem, Funny Videos, Wedding Dance

First, this is wedding dance to end all wedding dances. That’s the bride; the husband is in the chair watching.

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Is This Guy the Most Insane Drummer Ever?

June 7, 2015 Alan Cross 1 Comment Drummer, Insane, Slaughter, Vince Neil, Zoltan Chaney

I play drums myself, so this sort of thing has a special appeal to me. The dude’s name is Zoltan

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WTF? 

Watch This Drummer Barely Hold It Together

November 19, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Bad Musician, Drummer

He’s trying. He’s really, really trying. But someone should tell him that maybe the drums aren’t for him. (Via Holy

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Interview 

An Interview with Jack White’s Drummer, Daru Jones

August 13, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Daru Jones, Drummer, Jack White, ROCKthusiast

If you’d had a chance to see Jack White on his last couple of tours, your eyes were drawn stage

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Lists 

Who Is The Greatest Drummer of All Time

April 21, 2014 Larry Lootsteen 0 Comments Consequence of Sound, Drummer, Greatest, List, Opinion

We all have our favourites. And while someone like Dave Grohl might qualify for some (and certainly in the most

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Podcast 

Geeks&Beats Episode 47 Is Up! Here Are Your Show Notes

March 12, 2014March 12, 2014 Alan Cross 0 Comments Borg, CarPlay, Drummer, Future Technology, Music Journalism, Piracy, The Simpsons

Michael is back from Jamaica just in time for a goofy mid-March blizzard.  He’s not happy. However, it was a

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Music News 

Carlos Santana Finds Old Drummer Who Has Been Living on the Street for 40 YEARS

December 23, 2013December 22, 2013 Alan Cross 0 Comments Drummer, Homeless, Marcus Malone, Santana

Back in the middle 60s, Marcus Malone was a gigging musician with a position Carlos Santana in The Carlos Santana

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Ongoing History of New Music Podcast

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Each week, the podcast looks at something from the alt-rock universe, from artist profiles to various thematic explorations. Whatever the episode, you’re definitely going to learn something that you might not find anywhere else. Trust us on this.

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Podcast – The Backstage Project

The Backstage Project Podcast

The Backstage Project Podcast with Mark Silver focuses on the stories behind the biggest and best entertainment products, events, and companies. We go behind the scenes with amazing people who have done or are doing extraordinary things to entertain you, the audience. From sporting events to concerts, from cable tv to music apps; if it’s made an impact on the entertainment world, we cover it.

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