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Wear your blues outfit 1977. Buerk Neidermeyer called me and told me to show up for a gig at McCabe’s guitar shop in Santa Monica. “Wear your blues outfit.” He said enigmaticly. It was the ruling high class dive for … Continue reading →

Its time to talk about the good fortune that befalls the erstwhile drummer. When we get into the drumming trance state, our negativity gets sidetracked and the good energy comes through into us, manifesting in really good luck. Getting what … Continue reading →

Shave and a haircut, two bits “Shave and a haircut, two bits” is an aural folk rhythm of American culture. Anyone born or living in the US knows that rhythm. But when we look at its origins, we can see … Continue reading →

The recent documentary, “Beware Mr. Baker” on Ginger Baker was illuminating for anyone curious about what it takes to be a rock star drummer. He was the first. He was also arguably the first drummer to depart from the mainstream … Continue reading →