Drumming News Baba Bradley Simmons, a master of West African and Afro-Cuban drumming, passed away in Durham on May 22 at age 73. For nearly 30 years, he was a cornerstone of Duke University’s Music […]
Drumming News Al Foster, a revered jazz drummer whose adaptable and deeply expressive style made him a vital force in jazz for more than six decades, died on May 28 at his home in New […]
Drumming News A devastating early-morning plane crash in a San Diego earlier this morning the 22nd of May 2025, military housing neighborhood has claimed the lives of six individuals, including Daniel Williams, former drummer for the […]
Drumming News The music industry is mourning the loss of Marco Soccoli—drummer, drum sales specialist, artist relations pioneer, and beloved mentor. Best known as the powerhouse drummer for New York City glam rock band ROXX […]
Drumming News Les Binks (8 August 1951 – 15 March 2025), the influential Northern Irish drummer who helped shape the sound of Judas Priest during their late-1970s ascent, has died at the age of 73. […]
Drumming News Clem Burke, the powerhouse drummer whose explosive, genre-bending rhythms helped define Blondie’s sound and the New Wave movement, has died at the age of 70 following a private battle with cancer. The news […]
Drumming News The Peart family faced another devastating loss in March 13th, 2025. Danny Peart, Neil Peart’s younger brother, passed away after a year-and-a-half battle with glioblastoma, the same rare and aggressive brain cancer that […]
Drumming News Rick Buckler, a founding member of the iconic British band The Jam, passed away on February 17, 2025, at the age of 69, after a short illness. As the powerhouse drummer of The […]
Drumming News Glyn ThomasApril 22, 1939 – February 23, 2025 Glyn Thomas was born in Newcastle, England on April 22, 1939. He began his musical career as the drummer for the Bo St. Runners band. […]
Drumming News CORRIGENDUM – 02/24/2025 On February 14th, we incorrectly posted Duke’s presumed cause of death from early news reports. We have removed that information and will follow up when there is a formal update. […]
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