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MODERN DRUMMER

VOL. 8, NO. 12

Cover Photo by Layne Murdock

CONTENTS

FEATURES

TERRY BOZZIO

Although his work with such artists as Frank Zappa, the Brecker

Brothers, and UK established Terry Bozzio's reputation as a fine

drummer, his work with Missing Persons has revealed that there is

more to Bozzio than was demonstrated in those other situations.

Here, he talks about the hard work that went into starting his own

band, explains his feelings that drummers should be more visible,

and details his self-designed electronic drumset.

by Rick Mattingly

OMAR HAKIM

The fact that Weather Report and David Bowie have been sharing

the same drummer says a lot about Omar Hakim's versatility,

especially when one considers the wide range of styles that each of

those situations encompasses. But Hakim's background prepared

him well for the many diverse musical settings he has encountered,

and he recounts that background in this amiable discussion of his

life and career.

by Robin Tolleson

INSIDE CALATO

by Rick Van Horn

IAN PAICE

The drummer for Deep Purple reminisces about the group's

formation, discusses the band's reunion after an eight-year

breakup, and describes Deep Purple's effect on today's music. He

also talks about his experiences as the drummer for Whitesnake and

Gary Moore, and explains the differences in playing with a

guitar-oriented versus a vocal-oriented band.

COLUMNS

EDUCATION

THE MUSICAL DRUMMER

Chord Changes—Part 2

DRIVER'S SEAT

Phrasing With A Big Band

by Mark Hurley

PROFILES

112

JAZZ DRUMMERS WORKSHOP

New Concepts For Improved

Performance

by Laura Metallo, Ph.D.

and Charlie Perry

PORTRAITS

Allen Herman

by Don Perman

by Bill Molenhof

120

REVIEWS

ON TRACK

CONCEPTS

The Drummer's Dream

by Roy Burns

DRUM SOLOIST

Buddy Rich: "Keep The Customer

Satisfied"

by Jim Nesbitt

126

122

NEWS

UPDATE

CLUB SCENE

In Transit

by Rick Van Horn

EQUIPMENT

SETUP UPDATE

Rayford Griffin/Gregg

Bissonette

138

ROCK 'N' JAZZ CLINIC

The Rhythms Of Frank Zappa

INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS

142

by Bob Saydlowski, Jr.

102

SHOP TALK

Refinishing Your Drums

by David Creamer

DEPARTMENTS

EDITOR'S OVERVIEW

ROCK PERSPECTIVES

The Art of Drum Computing

by Michael Bettine

106

PRODUCT CLOSE-UP

Simmons SDS8 Electronic Drumkit

by Bob Saydlowski, Jr.

READER'S PLATFORM

THE JOBBING DRUMMER

Getting Playing Experience

104

ASK A PRO

DRUM MARKET

132

136

by Simon Goodwin

110

JUST DRUMS

144

IT'S QUESTIONABLE

by Robyn Flans

TRISTAN FRY

Modest Virtuoso

by Simon Goodwin

Advisors

PUBLISHER

Ronald Spagnardi

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Isabel Spagnardi

EDITOR

Ronald Spagnardi

FEATURES EDITOR

Rick Mattingly

MANAGING EDITOR

Rick Van Horn

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Susan Hannum

William F. Miller

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Elaine Cannizzaro

ART DIRECTOR

David H. Creamer

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Kevin W. Kearns

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Isabel Spagnardi

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Ellen Corsi

DEALER SERVICE MANAGER

Janet Gola

CIRCULATION

Leo Spagnardi

Lori-Jean Broseman

Tracy Kearney

SALES PROMOTION MANAGER

Evelyn Urry

I would like to take a moment to talk about the MD Advisory Board.

I'm sure you'll notice, if you glance at the list of names under the Advisory

Board heading, that the artists listed truly represent a wide range of percus-

sion expertise. It's a group that not only includes performers from various

segments of the music world, but teachers, authors, clinicians, drum histo-

rians and percussion specialists, as well. Basically, Board members are

selected on the basis of their areas of specialization, their concern for the

musical development of young drummers, and their overall involvement

with the magazine since its inception nine years ago.

Readers should know that the Board does not actually control what goes

into the magazine each month. This decision is made by the editorial staff

of MD. However, they do offer suggestions, ideas, and even criticisms.

They also make recommendations for story ideas, feature interviews, pro-

file pieces and specific column department subject matter, in an effort to

aid us in maintaining a solid editorial balance. MD Advisory Board mem-

bers also assist us by occasionally writing articles for particular columns,

verifying the accuracy of certain factual material, answering questions

when the need arises, or sometimes simply leading us to specific sources for

the answers to those questions.

Perhaps it's also important to mention that Advisory Board members

are not financially compensated by Modern Drummer. This usually comes

as a surprise to some people. However, keep in mind that these are dedi-

cated musicians who have chosen to be of service to the magazine out of

concern for the educational development of all drummers, and the art of

drumming and percussion in general. I think all of them certainly deserve

our respect and admiration in light of this.

Every so often, new members are added to the current Advisory Board.

This is something you may not be aware of if you don't read the listing

each month, which of course, most people don't do. Therefore, let me

proudly point out that, as of late, Messrs. Andy Newmark, Larrie Londin,

Steve Smith and Peter Erskine have joined our illustrious group of advi-

sors. I think anyone involved in drumming would tend to agree that all of

these artists are great performers and well-respected authorities in the

drumming community, and most definitely represent a fine addition to an

already impressive list of people. They also happen to be four of the nicest

gentlemen in our industry, and each should prove to be a great asset to the

magazine.

As usual, readers interested in writing to any Advisory Board member

should direct their correspondence to that individual, c/o Modern Drum-

mer. My thanks, once again, to all of the artists who comprise our out-

standing Advisory Board team. Your continual support and assistance is

greatly appreciated by both the editorial staff and the readers of MD.

MODERN DRUMMER ADVISORY BOARD

Henry Adler, Carmine Appice, Louie Bellson, Bill Bru-

ford, Roy Burns, Jim Chapin, Les DeMerle, Len DiMu-

zio, Charlie Donnelly, Peter Erskine, Danny Gottlieb,

Sonny Igoe, Jaimoe Johanson, Jim Keltner, Mel Lewis,

Larrie Londin, Peter Magadini, George Marsh, Butch

Miles, Joe Morello, Andy Newmark, Neil Peart, Charlie

Perry, Paul T. Riddle, Ed Shaughnessy, Steve Smith, Ed

Thigpen.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Susan Alexander, Charles M. Bernstein, Scott K. Fish,

Robyn Flans, Simon Goodwin, Dave Levine, Robert

Santelli, Bob Saydlowski, Jr., Chip Stern, Robin Tolle-

son, T. Bruce Wittet.

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