Drumming News : James Gadson, a prolific session drummer whose rhythms powered hits by Diana Ross, the Jackson 5, Bill Withers, and countless others, has died at the age of 86. According to his wife, […]
Drumming News : Tim Very, the longtime drummer for the indie rock band Manchester Orchestra, has passed away at the age of 42. The band announced his sudden death on Saturday, though no cause or […]
Drumming News : If you’ve ever listened to vinyl, a CD, or the radio in the Bay Area, you’ve likely heard the work of James “Mingo” Lewis. Lewis, a renowned percussionist, drummer, and composer, died […]
Drumming News : Sly Dunbar, the legendary Jamaican drummer and producer who helped shape the sound of modern reggae and dancehall, has died at the age of 73. Revered worldwide for his innovation, versatility, and […]
Drumming News : Kenny Morris, the original drummer for British post-punk and goth rock pioneers Siouxsie and the Banshees, has died at the age of 68. His death was announced by music journalist and longtime […]
Drumming News :. Bandy, Greg (March 18, 1951 – May 23, 2025): Renowned jazz drummer Greg Bandy, whose melodic and dynamic playing fueled bands led by Pharoah Sanders, Jackie McLean, Betty Carter, and Gary Bartz, […]
Drumming News : Garry “Jellybean” Johnson, the legendary drummer of The Time and key figure in the Minneapolis Sound, has passed away at the age of 69. Johnson, who celebrated his 69th birthday on November […]
Drumming News : The percussion community is mourning the unexpected loss of Catherine Float, a pioneering percussionist, composer, and educator whose impact reshaped the marching arts—especially the front ensemble. Known for her lifelong partnership with her […]
Drumming News : Gilson Lavis, best known as the drummer for Squeeze in the 1970s and ’80s, has died at his home in Lincolnshire at the age of 74. His death was announced by longtime collaborator Jools Holland, […]
Drumming News : Jack DeJohnette, one of jazz’s most inventive and wide-ranging drummers, whose supple, multidirectional rhythms helped redefine modern jazz for more than six decades, died Sunday in Kingston, N.Y. He was 83. The […]
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