Articles related to "Drummer"

Drummer boys for the Revolutionary War and War of 1812 usually were young teens. Timothy Batchelder was even younger when he marched off to war.

When the Kodo drummers from Japan visited Belfast they were made welcome by the bodhrán drummers from the Irish traditional bands and they made great music together.

Not all singers are out in front. Some of rock and pop music's most famous band's actually have a drummer as its lead singer.

Over the course of his exciting career, Yonrico has been of benefit to and benefited from playing with great artists such as Stevie Wonder, Whitney Houston and many more.

In Medieval times, a drummer was thrown over the castle walls and cursed the clan, the Earls of Arlie, while dying. His drumming was a death omen for family members.

This case is exceptionally intriguing because a living person claimed to be the cause of the eerie manifestations. Reason: the head of the family confiscated his drum.

In rowdy Sydney, The Different Drummer combines cocktails, class and good food to create a chic Melbourne-like feel, right in the centre of Glebe.

Diane Keaton stars in The Little Drummer Girl, the story of an American woman who finds herself directly in the middle of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.

With a few tips on drum circle etiquette and proper care for hand drums, beginners can have a great time and look like they've been part of a drumming circle for months.

They say that Misery loves company, but when E.S. Day gets his "Signals" crossed, the result can be nothing more than a chimerical interview for the taking.

Zach Hill, drummer for math rock band Hella and solo artist, packs a punch on the drums. His unique drum setup and style of playing make his talent even more incredible.

Keith Moon, drummer for The Who in their heyday, is considered one the best rock drummers in history. His offstage antics are as well-known as his explosive drumming.

The ninth day of Christmas, according to the song, has someone sending a gift of nine drummers drumming. Why not host a meal or party based on drums and drummer boys?

Deicide drummer and main songwriter Steve Asheim talks about the death metal band's new album Till Death Do Us Part and considers whether it's Deicide's most brutal yet

Beverly kisses Bret's drummer, Maria is hospitalized, Taya falls off the stage and Marcia is eliminated and sent home after she gives a gift to one of Bret's fans.

Lo-fi indie/punk poppers, The Thermals have left one famed Pacific Northwest indie label (Sub Pop) to join another (KIll Rock Stars).

U2 chopped down the Joshua Tree and put up a Christmas tree while Madonna hung her stockings bought at Tiffany's in support of 1987's A Very Special Christmas.

Catwoman has a kitten in L.A. while Heather Mills rolls in millions in London; Britney Spears dines with Mel Gibson

It's the time of year for costumes, candy and other ghoulish tricks and treats. Here are some tips and ideas to make Halloween safe and fun for your little spook.

Rock Band developer Harmonix claims that a person who can play Rock Band on expert can play real drums. How much of Rock Band drumming translates to real drumming skill?

Drummer Terry Clarke, One of Canada's most celebrated and recorded jazzmen commemorates fifty years in the music with his debut as a leader.

Rock Band drumming can actually be a pretty effective teacher of legitimate drumming skills - but there are some things it can't teach.

Ringo Starr was the drummer with the most famous band in the history of rock music, The Beatles. He also had a 15-year career as a film star which is assessed here.

The audience experienced the sonic splendor of the Walt Disney Concert Hall organ designed and manufactured by Frank Gehry, Manuel Rosales and Glatter-Götz Orgelbau.

With their new album To the Death set to release in the US this May, Earth Crisis return to the forefront of the hardcore music scene after a seven year hiatus.

Negril is an entertainment and nightlife haven - from live reggae beach shows to a Winter Concert Series at the Negril Escape on the cliffs, featuring recording artists.

Trailing games can help improve kids' alertness and also provide hours of fun. These games are best played in large or wooded outdoor areas and on camping trips.

Percussionists bring their djembe drums, conga drums, and other hand drums to explore a collective creativity as they let group rhythm take over at drum circles.

Before finding fame as one half of Chas & Dave, Chas Hodges went on tour with his idol, Jerry Lee Lewis in the early 1960s. Here, he talks of the experience to suite 101.

While it's impossible to completely determine the reasons behind Bradley Nowell's drug use, there were obvious events that contributed to his untimely and tragic death.

It seems like Roy Haynes has been around forever, maybe he has. He was there at the beginning of Bop and worked with innovators like Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie.

When Stephen Colbert asks the "Colbert Nation", his faithful legion of fans, to do something, it is done almost immediately.

African Connection workshops expose students to culture, history and geography. In a heart-warming multicultural exchange students experience African rhythms and music.

Pugh Rogefeldt shows that there is more to Swedish music than just ABBA

Spencer Seim and Zach Hill expanded the duo Hella into a quintet, and the results were stunning. The band's new LP is more lyric driven, but packs the same noisy punch.

Broke City drummer Robb recently took time for a phone interview to discuss the band's Spring tour and its goal to release an exponential number of songs.

Christmas is a time to slow down and spend special moments with your family. Sharing a story creates cherished memories and brings the magic of Christmas to life.

The boys from Truth About Seafood are back, and they're ready to rock. Check out what's new with the band in this exclusive interview.

With a doctorate in Medieval Literature, experience as a classic rock band leader, and a writer of mystery novels, Peggy Ehrhart could be called Renaissance woman.

Everything has a history, and that includes your favorite Christmas songs! The stories behind some of these songs are very interesting.

Chord by chord, musicians can master eighteen Christmas classics and take requests at all the holiday parties.

Robert Glasper's new disc on the Blue Note label continues his quest to blur the boundaries between the acoustic, electric and electronic side of jazz.

Today the term "child soldier" typically evokes the image of an angry African youth holding a machine gun. This was not always the case.

With all the many Christmas movies there are to see during the holidays, there are a few to stay away from. Here are the top 10 worst and/or overrated Christmas movies:

When talking with by The Tree frontman Aaron Blanton, I quickly spot a trend. The river of Grace cuts through the band's story like an interstate, solid and unavoidable.

Copyright Criminals uses the words and opinions of some music industry heavyweights to debate the issue over use of and compensation for sampling.

Legend abounds in Scotland, and the story of Donald Oig who defeats an Itallian for the English in London, is a fun classic.

The Rocker features The Office's Rainn Wilson as Robert "Fish" Fishman, a rock drummer once booted from a famous act, only to inspire a younger group twenty years later.

Four years since their last album, Fear factory announce their return, and are billed to play at Sonishpere Festival and Bloodstock in the UK this coming August.

France's electronic upstart Anthony Gonzales and his band M83 proved that bigger sounds are best, during this November 26 stop on their North American tour.