Percussion Discussion Podcast

For this interview I have with me one of the most Prolific session drummers that the uK has ever seen. From his beginnings with Kate Bush and Tom Robinson, Elton John for many years, Phillip Lynott & Gary Moore, Roger Daltrey plus 100's of other artists, I am Thrilled to have Charlie Morgan in for a chat. Join Charlie and I as we chat about Kate Bush, Elton John, Live Aid, Tom Robinson and of course the theme tune to The Bill plus much much more. 

 Legendary American Big Band / Jazz drummer who has played for Count Basie, Ray Brown, Sammy Davis Jr, Al Jarreau, Lionel Hampton, Lena Horne and countless other amazing names Mr Duffy Jackson, Joining in on the chat is UK leading big band drummer Pete Cater, Join us as we talk about Duffys incredible career so far! please feel free to share this video, 

. Many thanks to Duffy and Pete for giving up their time for this.

Join Uk Big band ace drummer Pete Cater and I as we chat to one of the finest American big band drummers of his generation - Butch Miles!

Join Pick and myself for the long awaited part 2 of his interview, once again we talk Dire Straits of course, plus Bob Dylan, Keith Moon, Gerry Rafferty, Drums, Teaching plus a whole host of other topics! I hope you enjoy this one as much as the first. thank you for all your kind comments, get to see that Pick is still as popular as ever!

in the latest episode of Percussion Discussion join myself and leading UK session Drummer, Musical Director and Producer Andrew Small as we chat about his incredible career so far paying for such names as Massive Attack, Courtney Pine, Swing Out Sister, Moloko, Desree, plus 5 years as Kylie Minogues Drummer and Musical Director, and more recently Drummer and Musical Director for Il Divo.

Robb Reiner is the powerhouse drummer behind Canadian metal titans Anvil, Robb and the band have influenced the biggest metal bands in the world, including the Big 4 -Metallica, Slayer, Anthrax and Megadeth. Anvil have been touring and recording since 1978 turning out an incredible 19 albums. Join Robb and myself as we talk about Anvil (including the 2008 smash movie Anvil! The story of Anvil) Touring, Vintage Snare Drums, Robb"s early influences, Robb's passion and talent for Art and much more! this a must for rock and metal fans and of course fans of the mighty Anvil!

Joining me in the latest Percussion Discussion and the last for 2020 is the remarkable Jason Sutter, Jason has played for some of the biggest names out there, versatility is his middle name, Join us as we chat about his incredible career so far, just check out some of the names we talk about including American Hi-Fi, Smashmouth, The New York Dolls, Joe Perry, Foreigner, Chris Cornell, Marilyn Manson and his current gig Cher.

in the words of Alice Cooper - The finest drummer in Rock n Roll.... Glen Sobel . Really thrilled to have Glen along for a chat. join us as we chat about his ten years playing for the legendary Alice Cooper, Hollywood Vampires alongside Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp and Joe Perry, sitting in for Motley Crue's Tommy Lee for 5 gigs, Recording and playing with guitar wizzard Tony Macalpine plus lots more! Huge thanks to Glen for giving up his valuable time to do this. if i sound and sound a bit tired , i was, this was recorded at 1.30AM my time, 8 hours ahead of Glen who is in LA!

This episode  features Yard Gavrilovic, without doubt one of, if not the finest and busiest drum techs in history, Join Yard and myself as we chat about his amazing career so far working for Incredible drummers and household names includng Steve Gadd, Charlie Watts, Ginger Baker and many more. this is a really fascinating insight into what happens behind the scenes before, during and after a show.

Joining me in this interview is a gentleman who has played and recorded for just about everybody! with and enviable list of recording credits from Abba, Gary Barlow, Leonard Bernstein, Robbie Williams,Bjork, James Brown, Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder etc.....plus he has played drums and percussion on over 180 Movie Soundtracks including Bridget Jones, Goldeneye, Harry potter, Moulin Rouge, Philadelphia....... the list goes on and on... check it out for yourselves www.ralphsalmins.com. Its no secret that Ralph is my favourite drummer, Join us as we chat about his incredible career so far, incuding his regular gig The waterboys, Van Morrison, what its like to play on a movie soundtrack recording! Many thanks for Ralph for taking time out of his busy schedule to chat with me.