2024 Death

Remembering Frank DeVito (August 14, 1930 – January 22nd, 2024): A Musical Maestro and Inventive Genius

Latest Drumming News In the world of music, some individuals leave an indelible mark that transcends generations. Frank DeVito, a name synonymous with innovation, percussion mastery, and boundless creativity, bid farewell to the world on […]

2023 Death

Remembering Drummers We Lost In 2023

Latest Drumming News In the resonant heartbeat of the music world, drummers stand as the unsung heroes, the silent architects of emotion, and the driving pulse that breathes life into every composition. As the curtain […]

2023 Death

Bob Gatzen (March 23, 1949 to December 29, 2023) Drummer, Inventor, Industry Veteran, Has Passed Away At 74

Latest Drumming News Robert Allen Gatzen, 74, of Newington, beloved husband of the late Joann Carter, passed peacefully at home on Friday, December 29, 2023, after living nine years with Alzheimer’s disease. He passed away […]

2023 Death

Avant-Garde Jazz and Free Improvisation Percussionist Tony Oxley (June 5, 1938 – December 26, 2023) Has Passed Away

Latest Drumming News The world of avant-garde jazz and free improvisation mourns the loss of a true pioneer, percussionist Tony Oxley, who passed away on December 26, 2023. Born on June 5, 1938, in Sheffield, […]

2023 Death

Remembering George “Funky” Brown: The Heartbeat of Kool and the Gang – January 15, 1949 – November 16, 2023

Latest Drumming News In the world of funk and disco, the name Kool and the Gang resonates with an unmistakable sound of happiness. The late George “Funky” Brown, co-founder and funk/disco legend for the iconic […]