An Interview with Ian Danter of Dressed To Kill
Be it as a solo artist, a member of KISS tribute act, Dressed To Kill, or a football commentator, one thing is certain: Ian Danter’s unique flair always seems to bleed through.
An Interview with Ken Kelley of The Monoxides
Formed in the late ’80s ahead of the impending alt-rock music, the teenaged members of The Monixides found themselves early-comers to a soon-to-be burgeoning scene.
Former Red Hot Chili Peppers & Pearl Jam Drummer Jack Irons Speaks on New Music, Neil Young & More
Whether backing up a young Hillel Slovak with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, working with Joe Strummer, or laying down energetic beats with Pearl Jam and Neil Young in the ’90s, Irons stickwork can be felt across an enduring generation of music.
An Interview with Aaron Comess of Spin Doctors
With origins in Dallas, TX, drummer Aaron Comess has made NYC his musical home for over 30 years, with scene staples, the Spin Doctors.
An Interview with Dave Rowntree of Blur
The era of what’s come to be known as “brit-pop” might be nothing more than a bygone period reduced to memory, but drummer Dave Rowntree’s creativity and innovation are anything but.
An Interview with Dirk Verbeuren of Megadeth
For veteran drummer Dirk Verbeuren, the torrid process of promoting his first full-length record with Megadeth has been a labor of love years in the making.
An Interview with Bob Bert, Formerly of Sonic Youth
Amongst a buzzing no-wave and visual arts scene, unlikely indie hero, Bob Bert, found a home behind a drumkit.
An Interview with Carl Elizondo of SIN & Jag Wire
Amongst this bustling scene, was throwback drummer Carl Elizondo, who as a member of The Greg Leon Invasion, SIN, and Jag Wire, proved an integral piece to the 80s glam metal bubble, which unfortunately burst before Elizondo and his cohorts could claim their portion of the lion’s share.
An Interview with Clem Burke of Blondie
An amalgamation of spike-headed punk ethos, 50s greaser mentality, and 70s glitter-bomb glam, Blondie encapsulated all that was to come, and more as multiple waves of music washed across an unsuspecting scene through storied venues such as Club 82, and the infamous CBGBs.
An Interview with Brian Griffin of The Black Crowes
Recently, I caught up with ever-versatile drummer Brian Griffin of The Black Crowes. As The Crowes’ newest drummer, Griffin is tasked with not only celebrating The Black Crowes’ storied past, but he’s already proving to be an integral cog in their feature endeavors as well.
