Drummer's Resource

Liberty DeVitto has done it all. He's played to sold out stadiums around the world, recorded several multi-platinum records, and has backed some of the most iconic musicians in the world. What's even more impressive that he's still doing it decades later. For 30 years Liberty was the drummer for Bill Joel's band and played […]

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As drummers we have infinite amounts of choices when it comes to what we have to work on: Practicing, networking, writing, getting gigs, starting a band, touring, technique, hands, feet, etc. The list is endless. Depending on where you are in your career, what your goals are and how much time you have can determine what […]

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I've interviewed them all: From Steve Gadd and James Gadson to Chad Smith and Stanton Moore. After years of interviews I began to notice patterns and universal truths with all of my guests. These truths hold true to playing, success, life, happiness and day-to-day mindset. Follow these 10 truths and I promise you'll have a […]

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Morgan Rose has been the drummer for Sevendust, a band he, bassist Vince Hornsby, and guitarist John Connolly formed in 1994 before adding lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery. Still going strong, Morgan and Sevendust have strung together a career spanning more than 20 years, millions of records sold and sold out tours around […]

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There seems to be a common theme in the drumming world and the music industry as a whole: If you're not playing music full time you're not a professional, successful musician…you haven't "made it." Part of the mission of Drummer's Resource and the podcast is to change the narrative of what it means to be a […]

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Keith Carlock has been the backbone of a long list of groups and artists like Steely Dan, John Mayer, Sting, Wayne Krantz and many more. What's equally as impressive as his resume is his sound. You don't have to hear much of Keith's playing to realize he's undoubtedly unique and identifiable no matter the genre. Skillfully […]

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Jack DeJohnette is more than a jazz drummer, he's an icon. The multi-instrumentalist (drums/piano) has been performing professionally since the early 60s as both a leader and a sideman to Jazz royalty like Freddie Hubbard, Miles Davis, Keith Jarrett and many others. Even more impressive than his touring work is his discography that servers as a […]

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As artists, we all steal from the people who have come before us. We look to others for inspiration, steal their licks and incorporate them into out own playing, which has been happening since the beginning of time. The difference maker between the greats and the "copycats" is the ability to take the new information and […]

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Erik Hargrove, most notably known for his 7 year stint with James Brown, followed by working with Bootsy Collins, has a story all his own. The twisting tale of the Washington, PA -born Hargrove has brought him around the world, eventually landing him in Asia. He has performed with many of Thailand's most famous musicians […]

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