Drums & Drummer News
September 25, 2008

ABC News

Officer: Ex-Blink 182 drummer in intense pain The Associated Press - 17 hours ago Shumpert said he didn't know until later that the two badly burned men were former Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and celebrity disc jockey DJ AM, ... Video: Celebrity Plane Crash Video CBS Rock drummer and DJ escaped crash by 'sliding down wing' InTheNews.co.uk How Travis Barker and DJ AM survived plane crash NEWS.com.au Fontana Herald-News - RTE.ie all 4,465 news articles

Mad Catz on the disappearing Premium Drums Ars Technica, MA - 22 hours ago One of the peripherals was the Premium Drum Set, somewhat fuzzily pictured here, that was reported to cost $150 and would ship with the rest of the ...

Drum Circle is Back with a Bang in Santa Cruz's Parking Lot #4 Bay Area Indymedia, CA - 10 hours ago There drum circle seemed as large as ever with more people gathered in the parking lot. Wes returned, along with others in Santa Cruz Trash Orchestra, ... Cool heads prevail at farmers market; beat goes on for drum circle San Jose Mercury News all 8 news articles

Star drummer helps kids beat disability Buxton Advertiser, UK - 17 minutes ago Michael is still working as a freelance drummer and percussionist with North West musicians, both on the jazz and R and B circuit. He also teaches drummers ...

THE SWORD Drummer On Touring With METALLICA - Sep. 25, 2008 Blabbermouth.net, NY - 3 hours ago Miami New Times recently conducted an interview with drummer Trivett C. Wingo of the Austin, Texas quartet THE SWORD. A couple of excerpts from the chat ...

Alkaline Trio Drummer Delivers Free Mp3s of Old Punk Band Buzznet, CA - 15 hours ago Derek Grant, drummer for Alkaline Trio, has uncovered eight songs from his past, when he was known as the Reaper and sang for a band called Dead End. Lucky ...

Hot Chip Sniff Out New Drummer Spinner, NY - 17 hours ago ... flashy convertibles or any wild tattoos, but in the meantime, the band has switched it up some for this tour, with the addition of drummer Leo Taylor. ...

Drums & Drummer News
September 24, 2008

MTV.com

Travis Barker Recorded Drums For Remix Of Lil Wayne's 'Got Money ... MTV.com - 15 hours ago One day before his recent plane crash, Barker was in the studio, giving "Got Money" a beautiful beat-down with brand-new thunderous drums. ...

Manawatu Standard

Kids learn beat of the drums Manawatu Standard, New Zealand - 11 hours ago He's got a theory that learning drums can help children with dyslexia and dyspraxia - both most easily described as cross-wirings in the brain. ...

Kotaku.com

Mad Catz Launch Porta-Drums For Rock Band Kotaku.com, NY - 17 hours ago Rock Band takes this to new levels of lounge clutter - the drum kit in particular is a real carpet-hog, It's even worse if you have to lug it across town to ...

LinPlug RMV is a complete drum workstation MusicRadar.com - The place for music makers, UK - 23 hours ago LinPlug's RM IV was a fine drum machine in its day, but it's been looking decidedly long in the tooth of late. This being the case, it's just as well that ...

E! Online

Playmate ex at drummer's side after crash Stuff.co.nz, New Zealand - 16 hours ago REUNITED: Travis Barker's ex Shanna Moakler is by the drummer's side after a plane crash in North Carolina. Travis Barker's Playboy playmate ex-wife says ... Travis Barker’s life will be changed forever by crash, says Shanna ... Fametastic Hip Travis Barker has long marched to own drumbeat New York Daily News DJ AM and Travis Barker career notes NBC Augusta AceShowbiz - WJBF-TV all 255 news articles

E! Online

Rock drummer and DJ escaped crash by 'sliding down wing' InTheNews.co.uk, UK - 4 hours ago Ex Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker and DJ Adam Goldstein slid down a wing to escape the plane crash that left four people dead, it has emerged. ... Video: Celebrity Plane Crash Video CBS Blink 182 drummer survives plane crash RTE.ie Blink-182 drummer survives plane crash guardian.co.uk Detroit Free Press - Ninemsn all 4,034 news articles

BBC News

Franz drummer abandons gig to witness son's Bounty, UK - 7 hours ago Franz Ferdinand drummer Paul Thomson found himself in a difficult situation last week, when his wife went into labour as he was about to start a gig. ... 2008/09/23 - Franz Ferdinand drummer leaves gig to witness birth ... Kiddicare Minister wants to 'spend more time with family' Raising Kids Franz finish new 'dance' record BBC News Gigwise all 6 news articles

Drums & Drummer News
September 23, 2008

The Ion Element: Paying $300 for Toy Drums, and Other Gaming ... Shacknews - 10 hours ago One does not simply walk into GameStop and purchase $300 toy drums. It is an act accomplished in privacy, while everyone and everything is asleep, ... Rock Band 2 GamePro.com all 2 news articles

Drowned In Sound

Mogwai cancel tour as drummer is rushed to hospital guardian.co.uk, UK - 4 hours ago Though Bulloch was later discharged, Mogwai have cancelled the remainder of their North American tour as their drummer returns to Scotland for treatment. ... Mogwai cancel North American tour due to health problems NME.com MOGWAI - MOGWAI CANCEL US DATES Contactmusic.com all 8 news articles

Steel drums and a giddy goat Wiltshire Times, UK - 21 hours ago By Charley Morgan FAMILIES can enjoy a diverse range of concerts at Wiltshire Music Centre in Bradford on Avon this autumn. From steel pans to flowerpots ...

Police Drum Corps swinging again after 16-year lapse SKNVibes.com, St. Kitts and Nevis - 15 hours ago By Terresa McCall BASSETERRE, St. Kitts – AFTER a 16-year dormancy, the Royal St. Christopher and Nevis Police Force’s Drum Corps is up and swinging again ...

Metro

Former Take That Drummer Jailed For Bank Robbery Gigwise, UK - 2 hours ago by Jason Gregory Steve Tate, former drummer in the boy band Take That, has been jailed for five years for robbing bank. Tate, who performed under the ... WHITNEY HOUSTON - HOUSTON'S FORMER DRUMMER JAILED Contactmusic.com Former Texas drummer jailed after robbing bank to pay drugs debt Glasgow Daily Record Ex-Take That drummer jailed for bank robbery Metro all 7 news articles

Goldbaby Tape Drum Machines Vol 2 Pc Music, France - 21 hours ago Goldbaby has released Tape Drum Machines Vol 2 for Battery, Guru and Sample Pack. This new volume contains: 10 Drum Machines and 3 Tape Machines for a total ...

Drums & Drummer News
September 22, 2008

BBC News

Blink 182 drummer survives plane crash RTE.ie, Ireland - 6 hours ago Blink 182 drummer Travis Barker and DJ AM (Adam Goldstein) are being treated in hospital for injuries after surviving a plane crash late on Friday night in ... Video: NTSB: Doomed Jet Tried to Abort Takeoff AssociatedPress Feds: Crew of jet with drummer thought tire blew out Detroit Free Press Drummer Barker 'to fully recover' BBC News Telegraph.co.uk - Sky News all 3,482 news articles

African drums beating for Obama Shanghai Daily, China - Sep 20, 2008 By Edward Harris | 2008-9-21 | NEWSPAPER EDITION THE performers pounded on animal-skin drums, the singer howled praise for Barack Obama, and the audience of ...

The Birmingham News - al.com

Drums, dance, more to play out at rhythm fest The Birmingham News - al.com, AL - Sep 21, 2008 They'll honor the wind, rain, ocean and seasons, and include an interactive segment in a community drum circle in the Stephens Center courtyard. ...

Former Beatle drummer Pete Best brings band to Bucyrus Mansfield News Journal, OH - 3 hours ago Pete Best, the drummer the Beatles let go after two years, brought his Pete Best Band to the Crawford County Fairgrounds for a show to benefit the Bucyrus ...

BBC News

Leading R&B drummer Earl Palmer dead at 84 Reuters India, India - Sep 19, 2008 His handiwork behind the drums was featured as well on a number of popular television themes, including "The Odd Couple," "77 Sunset Strip" and "The Brady ... Earl Palmer, legendary rock 'n' roll drummer, dies at 83 Los Angeles Times all 32 news articles

KAMELOT Drummer To Hold Florida Clinic - Sep. 21, 2008 Blabbermouth.net, NY - 18 hours ago KAMELOT drummer Casey Grillo will hold a drum clinic on October 8 at Seminole Music & Sound in Seminole, Florida. A video ad for the clinic can be viewed ...

Stuff.co.nz

“Guitar Hero World Tour” Offers Deluxe Drum Kit, Studio Capabilities Rolling Stone - Sep 17, 2008 After Rock Band stole music game headlines last year with its drum kit and expanded options, the folks at Activision knew they had to strike back big. ... Review: Song Remains (Mostly) the Same in Rock Band 2 Wired News Konami Not Making Guitar For ‘Rock Revolution’ MTV.com Unboxing Rock Band 2 CNET News Globe and Mail - CrunchGear all 228 news articles

SALEM Issues Drummer Challenge - Sep. 22, 2008 Blabbermouth.net, NY - 4 hours ago One new tune in particular, called "Heartbeat", is described by the band as "a 13-minute long percussive ordeal that our drummer cannot yet play from start ...

Gigwise

Franz Ferdinand Perform At Glastonbury Minus Drummer Paul Thomson Gigwise, UK - 5 hours ago by Scott Colothan Franz Ferdinand performed a 'secret gig' on the site of Glastonbury on Friday (September 19) minus their drummer Paul Thomson - after his ... Franz Ferdinand in baby drama guardian.co.uk Franz Ferdinand play 'Glastonbury party' drummer-less NME.com Franz Ferdinand Play Without a Drummer TheCelebrityCafe.com eFestivals.co.uk - Contactmusic.com all 15 news articles

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