Teddy Campbell - American Idol Drummer in Clinic at Memphis Drum Shop!

American Idol drummer Teddy Campbell Speaks about his television routine and performs at Guitar Center Session in Hollywood CA. "I have to learn 1,000 songs in two weeks. I'm a walking iPod!," he said. "The best thing is I know songs. I can go play for any artist." This guy is good!

Teddy Campbell Clinic at the Memphis Drum Shop on 1-27-2009.

Dave Weckl exclusive interview.....in Germany!

This interview is courtesy of www.drumdepartment.com, a web portal originating in Stuttgart, Germany. They interviewed Dave Weckl before a local concert with Mike Stern. During his conversation with Fabian Hüsgen he very openly shares his life as one of the most successful drummers of all times. Dave looks thinner and a bit more tired than we're used to seeing him (as in the second video), but his playing is as amazing as ever.

Steve Gadd - Aja Drum Fills!

Steve Gadd demonstrated the fills from Aja - excerpted from his Master Series DVD

Jim Richardson

Bandmix works!

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Jim Richardson

Bill Bruford & Simmons SDX!

Bill Bruford, playing with "Yes" sometime in the late 80's on his Simmons SDX. Look at how many pads he has:

I had a Simmons kit for a few months (in the 80's) and was smart enough to sell it while it was still worth something. Fortunately, we've come a long, long way since then. Check out the sound of this Roland kit:

Presently, electronic drums are sounding light years better and costing less comparatively speaking!
Jim Richardson

Young talent!

Dylan Elise is a 16 year old drummer playing at the Tauranga National Jazz Festival in New Zealand.

Remember: Drum solos are one thing.....playing with other musicians is another! I've known drummers who stink at solos (like me) but who are awesome with a group of musicians. The reverse is also true.
Jim Richardson