Journal
My favorite drumming performances tend to inspire me through a profound sense of appreciation for the talent required to compose, and the skill, effort and emotional control required to then perform under the pressure of recording, with the occasional instance of awe if it’s something outside of my own capability.The drumming performance by Vinnie Colaiuta … Continue reading Apotheosis
From Eddie Trunks’ narrow-minded-ignorant views on the matter, to Sammy Hagars’ own smart-aleck commentary on David Lee Roth, to certain inhabitants of the Twitter-Verse, I’ve just about had enough of this ridiculous, “who was better” controversy with regard to Van Halen with David Lee Roth versus Van Halen with Sammy Hagar. In 1979, I was … Continue reading Resolved: Roth v Hagar
The story of one musicians effort to catch up to a dream, and a love too real to leave behind. Chapter 1 – The Seed In 1971, I was five years old, and lived with my family in a small wooden house set on piers in an area not far from the Morganza Spillway in … Continue reading Unfinished Business:
Rock Star my ass.I would trade any degree of fame or fortune for no more than the respect and admiration of my musical peers. I never wanted to play, look, act, or be, like any other drummer.The passion that fueled me as a musician has always been a deep-seated desire to make others feel the … Continue reading The Runner Up
Tommy Aldridge is responsible for many moments in the history of rock drumming of which I’m aware, and for which he should certainly be proud, but he hooked me for life just a mere one minute and twenty-two seconds into, Pat Travers’, “Snortin’ Whiskey”.Drummers: You know what I’m talkin’ about… -BD Note: featured photo circa … Continue reading Tommy Aldridge
Allan Holdsworths’ entire body of work is a marvel to be sure, but the first track I ever heard by Allan was Metal Fatigue, and it wasn’t even a fair fight. I was simultaneously stunned and confused by the outrageous sound of the opening riff, and before I could get a good handle on it, … Continue reading 4:56 (Allan Holdsworth 1946-2017)
In my opinion, Michael Derosier is one of the most, if not, “the” most underrated rock drummer of all-time. His work on Heart’s, “Bebe Le Strange” album is some of the best rock drumming I’ve heard, and has been a significant inspiration to me. Powerful, clever, and creative may best describe Michaels drumming, and the track, “Strange Night” … Continue reading Michael Derosier
The Concept Ideally, the music industry would serve all parties equally ; From executive and artist to supplier and fan. Unfortunately, this condition has never existed, although there never has been, and still is no good reason why it can’t. So let’s look at a few of the main components of todays industry, their condition, and how they may be improved or re-viewed … Continue reading On the State of Todays Music Industry:
A literal, “fusion” of personality, creativity, skill and power ; at 71, Billy Cobham can still bring the house down like no other. What an inspiration. BD
Unique in every way, during the 1970’s and 1980’s, Ann Wilson was not only a world-class songwriter and performer, but was untouchable as a rock vocalist during an era that would eventually become known as, “the” era of rock vocal powerhouses. As a drummer, the motivation instilled by the mere opportunity to accompany an artist … Continue reading Ann Wilson
Bobby Duthu 