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VOL.9, NO. 12

FEATURES

TONY THOMPSON

In the past year, Tony Thompson received a lot of attention for his

drumming with the Power Station, and for being chosen to fill

John Bonham's chair when Led Zeppelin reunited for the Live Aid

concert. But musicians have known about Thompson for a long

time, largely through his work with Chic. Here, he discusses his

relationship with Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards, as well as his

work with Power Station, Zeppelin, David Bowie, and others.

PAUL WERTICO

The drummer for both Pat Metheny and the group Ear Wax

Control discusses the special demands of Metheny's music, how

that music evolves, and the recording process for Metheny's

albums. Paul also talks about the art of improvisation, his

technique of letting music "breathe," playing for other musicians,

and his relationship with bass players.

by Robyn Flans

THE DRUM ROADIES: Part 1

Ted Leonard, Adam Hunt, and Artie Smith

by Jeff Potter

CHICAGO BLUES DRUMMERS

Odie Payne, Jr., Casey Jones, Morris Jennings, and Jimmy

Tillman

by Robert Santelli

NICKO McBRAIN

The drummer for the heavy metal band Iron Maiden has played

with such diverse performers as Pat Travers and Jim Capaldi.

Although he describes himself as a "power" player, Nicko cites

Joe Morello as his earliest influence. Here, McBrain discusses

playing for various styles of music, surviving the ordeal of touring,

and why he doesn't use electronic equipment.

by Anne M. Raso

COLUMNS

EDUCATION

DRUM SOLOIST

Peter Erskine: "Bring It Back

Home"

PROFILES

PORTRAITS

Kevan McKenzie: Canadian Studio

Star

by T. Bruce Wittet

LISTENER'S GUIDE

by Rashied Ali and John

Densmore

JAZZ DRUMMERS WORKSHOP

Developing Independence: Part 3

by Mark Hurley

100

ROCK PERSPECTIVES

The "Drop 2" Solo Method

by William F. Miller

TEACHER'S FORUM

Paula Spiro: Teaching The Beginning

Female Drummer

by Anne M. Raso

102

NEWS

UPDATE

INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS

EQUIPMENT

ELECTRONIC INSIGHTS

Drum Pickups

by James Chandler, Jr.

114

118

CONCEPTS

Drumming And Electronic Drums

by Roy Burns

DEPARTMENTS

EDITOR'S OVERVIEW

CLUB SCENE

Stocking Stuffers

by Rick Van Horn

PRODUCT CLOSE-UP

New Fiberglass Drumkits

by Bob Saydlowski, Jr.

READER'S PLATFORM

DRIVER'S SEAT

Chart Reading: Part 2

by Gil Graham

ASK A PRO

JUST DRUMS

120

IN MEMORIAM

Philly Joe Jones

STRICTLY TECHNIQUE

A Sticking Code For The Creative

Drummer

by M. Rupert Walden

Papa Jo Jones

REVIEWS

PRINTED PAGE

DRUM MARKET

108

110

IT'S QUESTIONABLE

112

Cover Photo by Jaeger Kotos

by Chip Stern

Turning

Point

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

This issue of Modern Drummer Magazine represents the completion of

nine years of publishing. In essence, we'll be entering our tenth consecutive

year of MD with the January '86 issue. This special issue of MD has actu-

ally been in the planning stages throughout a good portion of this year, and

we think it's going to be truly outstanding. Here's a sneak preview of some

of the things we've got in store for next month.

First off, we've taken advantage of this opportunity to speak with a

selection of MD's 1985 Readers Poll winners and Hall Of Fame members.

Comments on trends and styles in the drumming world over the past ten

years, combined with a look to the future, will be offered by Louie Bellson,

Larrie Londin, Danny Gottlieb, Neil Peart, Buddy Rich, Steve Gadd,

Omar Hakim, Sly Dunbar, Alan Dawson, and David Garibaldi.

An in-depth focus on equipment will also be a key focal point of our

anniversary celebration issue. We'll be presenting this information through

a comprehensive overview of the changes we've witnessed in ten years, and

the evolution of the percussion instrument field during that time span. We

think you'll find this to be an interesting observation on just how fast—and

far—our industry has progressed in a decade.

As long as I'm on the subject of equipment, I'm sure we're all well aware

of the incredible impact electronics has had on our lives as drummers.

Because of this, in next month's issue, we'll also be debuting MD's Sound

Supplement, our first vinyl soundsheet recording. A demonstration of vari-

ous studio drum sounds, from the aspects of miking and electronic

enhancement, will be offered by New York drum computer and electronics

specialist Jimmy Bralower, complete with some super grooves layed down

by Mr. Andy Newmark. This special demonstration record was done at

The Power Station in New York City, well known nationwide for its great

drum sound. Next month's Sound Supplement will be the first of several

we hope to present in the future.

We'll also be running our usual column roster, with many of the articles

relating to the special tone of the issue. For example, we'll be expanding

our Up & Coming department, which focuses on outstanding new talent,

to present a few of the younger artists we feel certain you'll be hearing

more from in the next few years.

All in all, we think next month's issue of MD will be quite special in

many aspects. It's a landmark issue for MD, and we hope you'll join in the

celebration, and enjoy it with us. January '86 will also be our way of saying

thanks, and that we're really looking forward to having you with us for the

next ten years of Modern Drummer Magazine.

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Isabel Spagnardi

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Ellen Corsi

ASSISTANT

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Tracy Kearney

DEALER SERVICE MANAGER

Debbie Worden

CIRCULATION

Leo Spagnardi

Susan A. Kretschmar

SALES PROMOTION MANAGER

Evelyn Urry

MODERN DRUMMER ADVISORY BOARD

Henry Adler, Carmine Appice, Louie Bellson, Bill

Bruford, Roy Burns, Jim Chapin, Les DeMerle, Len

DiMuzio, 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, Jeff Potter, Teri

Saccone, Robert Santelli, Bob Saydlowski, Jr., Chip

Stern, Robin Tolleson, T. Bruce Wittet.

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