Antoine Fadavi is a well-known and respected professional drummer and music director who’s been touring with the popular band King Princess for a few years now.  Originally from Paris, Fadavi was still a teenager when he started getting coverage in a number of major drum publications, including Modern Drummer, Drum!, Digital Drummer, and Batterie.  Oh […]

The Wurzels’ drummer died in hospital after catching Covid-19 while on tour in the United Kingdom. Following the Wurzels’ performance at Manchester Academy earlier this month, Somerset guitarist John Morgan, originally from Lydney, Gloucestershire, got sick with coronavirus and died at the age of 80 on Friday at Gloucester Royal Hospital, accompanied by his family. […]

Every day, we have so many options to make, and we’re continuously improvising them, much like in jazz,” explains Makaya McCraven, a drummer and composer. “Even when we try to order and sanitize the world so that we can function, we’re improvising in various frameworks.” It’s all a way of expressing existence.” McCraven, 38, is […]

This article will discuss why drummers were in the war and when drums were first used in warfare. Although the first battle to have drums in it was likely the battle of Hastings in 1066, as this was the first time a European army used drums to march. We know that the young William the […]

This article will discuss why do drummers have laptops in their bags. The subject matter of this post will be very broad, but I think it’s worth talking about. It’s one of the few facets of music that hasn’t been delved into in great detail, and I think that’s a shame. Drummers as individuals I […]

Have you ever seen a drummer play barefoot? This article will discuss why drummers play barefoot and the benefits it has for them. Drummers can choose to play their instruments barefoot to achieve a better sound quality, stronger touch, improved coordination, better body control, and greater flexibility. Barefoot drumming also enhances creativity. In one study, […]