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MODERN DRUMMER
VOL. 4 NO. 2
FEATURES:
NEIL PEART
As one of rock's most popular drummers, Neil Peart of Rush
seriously reflects on his art in this exclusive interview. With a
refreshing, no-nonsense attitude. Peart speaks of the experi-
ences that led him to Rush and how a respect formed between
the band members that is rarely achieved. Peart also affirms his
belief that music must not be compromised for financial gain,
and has followed that path throughout his career.
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PAUL MOTIAN
Jazz modernist Paul Motian has had a varied career, from his
days with the Bill Evans Trio to Arlo Guthrie. Motian asserts
that to fully appreciate the art of drumming, one must study the
great masters of the past and learn from them.
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FRED BEGUN
Another facet of drumming is explored in this interview with
Fred Begun, timpanist with the National Symphony Orchestra
of Washington, D.C. Begun discusses his approach to classical
music and the influences of his mentor, Saul Goodman. 20
INSIDE REMO
BELLSON CONTEST
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COLUMNS:
ASK A PRO
ROCK PERSPECTIVES
Odd Rock
by David Garibaldi
Double Time Coordination
by Ed Soph
Simple Percussion Modifications
by David Ernst
SHOW AND STUDIO
by Danny Pucillo
Teaching Jazz Drumming
by Charley Perry
THE CLUB SCENE
The Art of Entertainment
by Rick Van Horn
STRICTLY TECHNIQUE
The Technically Proficient Player
by Paul Meyer
CONCEPTS
by Rich Baccaro
DRUM MARKET
JUST DRUMS
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STAFF:
EDITOR-IN-CHIEF:
Ronald Spagnardi
FEATURES EDITOR: Karen Larcombe
ASSOCIATE EDITORS: Mark Hurley
Paul Uldrich
MANAGING EDITOR: Michael Cramer
ART DIRECTOR:
Tom Mandrake
The feature section of this issue represents a wide spectrum of modern
percussion with our three lead interview subjects: Rush's Neil Peart;
jazz drummer Paul Motian and timpanist Fred Begun.
The Neil Peart interview was a story we pursued for many months.
Coordinating a meeting place was not easy considering the extremely
hectic road schedule the band maintains. We finally tracked them down
at a fairgrounds concert in Allentown, Pennsylvania where MD's Cheech
Iero spoke to Peart at considerable length. A talented and opinionated
artist, Neil discussed numerous aspects of his music. Not impressed by
mob fan adulation, Peart maintains a philosophy indicative of the
seriousness with which he views his drumming; "If I go in front of 35,000
people and play really well, then I feel satisfied . . . adulation means
nothing without self-respect."
Paul Motian has been on the New York jazz scene for quite some time.
He's worked with Keith Jarrett, Stan Getz, Thelonius Monk, Lee Konitz
and Charles Lloyd, and was a key member of the celebrated Bill Evans
trio with bassist Scott LaFaro. Motian talks about his involvement with
composing and his affinity for the drumming masters of the past: "All
musicians should check out the tradition of the instrument. . . their type
of playing is connected with the way people are playing today.
PRODUCTION MANAGER: Roger Elliston
ADVERTISING DIRECTOR: Jean Mazza
ADMINISTRATION: Isabel Lori
Ann Lambariello
DEALER SERVICE
MANAGER:
Carol Morales
CIRCULATION:
Leo L. Spagnardi
Marilyn Miller
Maureen Politi
MD ADVISORY BOARD:
Henry Adler
Mel Lewis
Carmine Appice
Peter Magadini
Fred Begun has been principal timpanist with the National Sympthony
Horacee Arnold
Mitch Markovich
Orchestra in Washington, D.C. for nearly 30 years. This Juilliard trained
percussionist discusses his background as a student of Saul Goodman,
his aspirations as a writer, and the current state of percussion ensemble
literature.
If you've ever wondered what goes on inside a drumhead factory,
MD's David Levine has the full story. His Inside Remo tour takes you
every step of the way through the firm's 54,000 square foot facility in
southern California. Company president and founder Remo Belli talks
about the early days of Remo, Inc., the plastic drumhead, and the
challenges which face the company in the future.
A Day In Las Vegas, reported by Laura Deni, is the complete
lowdown on the finals at the Slingerland/Louie Bellson National Drum
Contest. Thirteen young drummers under the age of 19 competed at the
University of Las Vegas for thousands of dollars in prize and scholarship
money and an opportunity to appear with Bellson on Johnny Carson's
Tonight Show. It turned out to be quite a contest and an event we hope
will be repeated each year. Our hats are off to Lou Bellson and all those
at Slingerland who were responsible for coordinating this incredible
project.
We'd like to welcome David Ernst and Charlie Perry to the column
roster this year with Electronic Insights and Teachers Forum
respectively. Both gentlemen are experts in their fields and have a great
deal to say.
Another new entry for 1980, making its debut with this issue, is The
Club Scene, a highly informative column containing some great advice
for drummers active in the competitive club date business. Author Rick
Van Horn has a wealth of experience in this area and we think you'll find
his column a real winner.
The results of MD's Second Annual Reader's Poll are now being
tabulated. You'll find the exciting results in our June/July issue, along
with Part 1 of The Great Jazz Drummers: An Historical Perspective, and
a revealing exclusive interview with the extraordinary Carl Palmer.
Louie Bellson
Butch Miles
Roy Burns
Joe Morello
Jim Chapin
Charley Perry
Billy Cobham
Charlie Persip
Joe Corsello
Joe Pollard
Les DeMerle
Arthur Press
Len DiMuzio
Paul Price
Charlie Donnelly
Ed Shaughnessy
Sonny Igoe
Lenny White
Don Lamond
MODERN DRUMMER Magazine (ISSN 0194-
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April, June, August, October and December
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1980 by Modern Drummer Publications, Inc.
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