Emrick’s idea called for a bass drum larger than any other. The idea for a big bass drum had previously been imagined, and there were already drums four feet in diameter. Emrick wanted one at least ...

William Ludwig III is a second-generation U.S. citizen and a third-generation drum manufacturer. He has embraced the ...

R.E.M. grew out of the vibrant music scene of Athens, Georgia, in 1980. Lead singer Michael Stipe, a recent transplant from ...

where he introduced band members such as Pearl Jam's Mike McCready on guitar, Tim DiJulio (guitar), Gary Westlake (bass), Mike Musburger (drums), Ryan Burns (keyboards), and the late Paul ...

Madden gives the performance of a lifetime as Wilde, holding nothing back – to the point where, as he took his final bows, he broke down in tears. He captures the mercurial, fleet-footed wit and ...

In September, Dillard faced the unthinkable: She suffered a stroke at home that left the entire left side of her body ...

Haka Mukiga introduced festival goers to Amashungezi, or the Kiga-piano, played on a recorded drum sound mixed with his flute and other instruments ...

Spiritbox band members left to right: Courtney LaPlante (vocals), Zev Rose (drums), Josh Gilbert ... [+] (bass), Mike Stringer ... It’s just the pearl clutching, like do you guy’s think ...

The strong guitar, bass and drums were steady throughout the song ... including covers from bands such as Green Day and Pearl Jam. “My favorite song we did tonight was ‘Carry On Wayward Son’ [by ...

Since then, the band Downie fronted for 33 years with high school friends Rob Baker (guitar), Johnny Fay (drums), Paul Langlois (guitar) and Gord Sinclair (bass) has become even more beloved ...

Over the last seventeen years, fans of the annual Flight to Mars Tribute and benefit show have seen Adams performing as emcee ...