Hi everyone hope you are all in the best of health, the results for The
Rhythm Magazine have been published. These results were chosen by us
drummers, voting for the best drummers in a variety category's
BEST DRUMMER
THOMAS LANG
Runners up were
Mike Portnoy (Dream Theatre)
Steve White (Paul Weller)
Danny Carey (TOOL)
Travis Barker (+44)
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BEST NEW DRUMMER
MATT HELDERS (Arctic Monkeys)
Runners up were
Llan Rubin (Lostprophets)
Patrick Keeler (The Raconteurs)
Myles Heskett (Wolf Mother)
Ed Lay (Editors)
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BEST SESSION DRUMMER
JOSH FREESE
Runners up were
Kenny Aronoff
Vinnie Colaiuta
Steve Gadd
Ralph Salmins
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BEST POP DRUMMER
ANDY BURROWS (Razorlight)
Runners up were
Ronnie Vannucci (The Killers)
Chris Cano (Orson)
Chris Sharrock (Robbie Williams)
Steve Barney (Sugerbabes)
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BEST ROCK DRUMMER
CHAD SMITH (Thr Red Hot Chili Peppers)
Runners up were
Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)
Dominic Howard (Muse)
Tommy Lee (MOtley Crue)
Adam Carson (AFI)
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BEST LIVE DRUMMER
TRAVIS BARKER
Runners up were
Dominic Howard (Muse)
Taylor Hawkins (Foo Fighters)
Mike Portnoy (Dream Theater)
Matt Cameron (Pearl Jam)
Many congratulations to all of the above drummers, who have been
featured at some point in this drummers info page. Well done to you all
from Joe Musker and everyone here at www.offthestreets.co.uk
31/01/2007
Many Thanks, Many Thanks, Many Thanks
Many Thanks to Tina Clarke from the Zildjian cymbal company for very
kindly donating a box full of 16 Zildjian cymbals, to my youth centre
here in sunny Bournemouth. I am in the process of setting them onto
cymbal stands so as i can start educating the members here at Linwood
Youth Centre in Alma Road Bournemouth. All of the cymbals are different
sizes and are mainly crash cymbals, so the members will have a great
time working on their rhythms, beats and rudiments. Thanks again Tina
10/01/2007
Pro.Mark the fantastic company that make's drumsticks, have added the
following drummers to their ever growing list of endorsee's
DAVE LOMBARDO FROM SLAYER
PAUL GARRED FROM THE KOOKS
RYAN HOYLE FROM PAUL RODGERS/ COLLECTIVE SOUL
GENESIS NEW'S
If you were lucky enough to get hold of any of the Genesis tickets that
went on sale recently, then i am told you will all be in for a great gig
as the band are going to play a wide variety of their material including
some of the hits. If you were unlucky on getting a ticket then the
reason for this is all tickets sold out in record time. It will be great
to see Chester Thompson and Phil Collins in action, as there will be Two
drumkits on stage. I will be doing a report of the gig's as and when
they happen.
The Fabulous Foo Fighters have released a double DVD, one of which is
the band's memorable performance at London's Hyde Park featuring very
special guests Brian May, Roger taylor, and Lemmy. For more information
just log onto the band's website at www.foofighters.com
THE RIVERLATION
It is always nice to hear about new bands coming through and trying to
get into the music scene here in Bournemouth/ Poole, please look out for
a Five piece line up that call themselves
The Riverlation. They are aged between 16 and 17, they are building up a
steady following and are writing their own material, why not check them
out on their website at. www.FREEWEB.COM/THERIVERLATION
The band are currently rehearsing as much as possible, so please go and
support them when they start gigging. All the very best to this band
from Joe and everyone here at www.offthestreets.co.uk
I was very sorry to hear of the band "BLOC PARTY" having to cancel their
tour of America, this was due to their drummer Matt Tong who was taken
to hospital as he was very ill. We hope you get well soon, Matt who
come's from Bournemouth and is a very good drummer.
I am in the middle of putting together a piece about the session drummer
supreme Jeff Porcaro, who sadly died on August 5th 1992 from a heart
attack. Just to give you an idea how popular Jeff was his funeral was
attended by 1500 people. I will have this complete late January, i must
get back to work so take care
Joe Musker
03/01/2007
Happy New Year to everyone that reads this drumming information, i will
be doing my very best throughout 2007 to keep you all updated on
drumming new's from around the world.
I would like to start off this year by giving those hard working young
men at Poole Percussion a mention, well done for moving everything out
of your shop in Parkstone Poole to your new warehouse on The Nuffield
Estate near Toy's R Us in record time. I went along to the new shop last
Saturday, there is plenty of free parking and as soon as you walk into
the new shop you are given a warm welcome from the ever friendly staff.
Free Tea or Coffee while you walk around this huge place, of which is
crammed full of everything to do with drumkits, cymbals, drumsticks,
drum magazines, educational books, video's DVD's, drum skins etc
They must have about 30 drumkits on display plus a huge range of cymbals by all of the different companies,what look's so impressive is the large stage at the back of the shop. This will give visiting name drummers the
chance to display their talents for the general drumming public.
Craig Blundell will be appearing at Poole Percussion all day Saturday 27th
January so if you have any questions that you would like to ask Craig
just turn up at the new store and ask him. Just above the stage is a
large screen with all your favourite drumming video's and DVd's this is
on all day so there is plenty to see, i popped in for a good look around
and to pass my best wishes onto the staff team of Paul, Austin, and
Chris.
Paul mentioned that he will be trying to get hold of Steve White to come
to the store and spend a Saturday doing demonstrations and answering all
of your questions, just watch this space and i will keep you all updated
on who's playing when.
Hi everyone hope you are all in the best of health, the results for The
Many Thanks to Tina Clarke from the Zildjian cymbal company for very
If you were lucky enough to get hold of any of the Genesis tickets that
The Fabulous Foo Fighters have released a double DVD, one of which is
It is always nice to hear about new bands coming through and trying to
I was very sorry to hear of the band "BLOC PARTY" having to cancel their
I would like to start off this year by giving those hard working young
They must have about 30 drumkits on display plus a huge range of cymbals by all of the different companies,what look's so impressive is the large stage at the back of the shop. This will give visiting name drummers the