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To see Matt tell the story, and for more info go to vicfirth.com/matt-garstka ©2018 Vic Firth Company CCOONNTTEENTNSTS Volume 42 • Number 2 Cover and Contents photos by John Abbott ON THE COVER 16 ITALIAN VINTAGE DRUMS 28 MATT WILSON AND CYMBALS Pursuing the unfamilar, by Adam Budofsky unafraid to unleash. by Willie Rose 26 ON TOPIC: SONNY EMORY by Bob Girouard 38 SPOON’S JIM ENO by Stephen Bidwell 42 JD McPHERSON’S JASON SMAY by Patrick Berkery 46 BOOKER STARDRUM by Adam Budofsky 50 WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT…TONY NEWMAN? by Will Romano 78 DARE TO DRUM by Lauren Vogel Weiss LESSONS DEPARTMENTS 56 BASICS 8 An Editor’s Overview The Fundamentals of 3/4 Rock Where to Play the Backbeat by Joel Rothman Around and Around We Go by Mike Dawson 58 STRICTLY TECHNIQUE Moeller Through the Chapin Lens Examining Upstroke and Downstroke 10 Readers’ Platform Mechanics by Claus Hessler Can Feel Be Taught, or Is It a Gift? 60 ROCK ’N’ JAZZ CLINIC 12 Out Now Two-Limb Patterns Grooving Over Linear Ostinatos by Joel Popelsky Asking Alexandria’s James Cassells 62 JAZZ DRUMMER’S WORKSHOP 13 On Tour Bebop Syncopation Part 2: Philly Joe Jones by Mike Alfi eri WIN! Elizabeth Goodfellow With Iron & Wine An Alesis Strike 64 ROCK PERSPECTIVES Pro Electronic 14 News Exploring Five-Over-Three Mastering a Diffi cult Grouping, Step by Step by Aaron Edgar Drumkit 15 Must-Have Gear Worth $2,400! 66 CONCEPTS Will Calhoun Page 57 Understanding and Utilizing Fear Tips for Turning Anxiety 80 Critique Into Achievement by Mark Schulman Led Zeppelin book, EQUIPMENT Carl Palmer DVD, and more 82 Inside Methods 18 PRODUCT CLOSE-UP 68 SHOP TALK Paul Wertico’s Turn the Beat Around Hendrix Perfect Ply Series Drumset The George Way Drum Company Beier 6.5x15 and 7.5x15 Steel Snares The Iconic Man and the Rebirth of His 86 Backbeats DW 5000 Series Lowboy Hi-Hat Legacy Brand ProgPower USA XVIII Vater Acorn Tip and Player’s Design by Bob Campbell Drumstick Additions 88 Kit of the Month 72 NEW AND NOTABLE Tailor-Made Top Hat 54 GEARING UP Led Zeppelin Experience’s Jason Bonham AANN E DEIDTOITRO’S ROV’SE ROVVIEEWRVIEW Founder Around and Around We Go Ronald Spagnardi 1943–2003 Publisher/CEO Senior Art Director Isabel Spagnardi Scott G. Bienstock It’s hard to believe that we’ve already by Senior Vice President Editorial Director turned the corner toward another Lei Lori Spagnardi Adam J. Budofsky year, and Modern Drummer is celebrating hn o forty-two years of publishing in 2018. While J Vice President Managing Editor that pales in comparison to the 4.54 billion Kevin W. Kearns Michael Dawson times this rock we live on has circled the sun, Associate Publisher Associate Editor we’re enormously proud and honored to Tracy A. Kearns Willie Rose continue to be your top drum publication of choice…especially when there are so many Advertising Director Editor at Large other options available today to satisfy your Bob Berenson Billy Amendola percussive needs. Advertising Assistant Business and We couldn’t and wouldn’t be here if it LaShanda Gibson Content Development weren’t for the continuous and consistent Miguel Monroy support of loyal readers like you. And we’re forever thankful for your trust in the The MD Pro Panel: Chris Adler, Gregg Bissonette, Jason Bittner, Will Calhoun, Terri Lyne Carrington, Matt Chamberlain, Jeff Davis, Peter Erskine, Bob Gatzen, decisions on who we feature, what gear we review, and which Daniel Glass, Benny Greb, Matt Halpern, Horacio Hernandez, Gerald Heyward, educational articles we choose to share. We don’t always make Taku Hirano, Susie Ibarra, Jim Keltner, Pat Mastelotto, Allison Miller, Rod Morgenstein, Chris Pennie, Stephen Perkins, Dafnis Prieto, Rich Redmond, Brian Reitzell, Jim Riley, the obvious choices. (Would it be much fun if we did?) But we do Antonio Sanchez, Gil Sharone, Chad Smith, Steve Smith, Todd Sucherman, Billy Ward, spend a lot of time deliberating those decisions. After all, there are Kenny Washington, Paul Wertico only so many spaces to fi ll each year, but the pool of great artists, MODERN DRUMMER ADVISORY BOARD: SUBSCRIPTIONS: U.S. $29.95, Canada products, and lesson ideas keeps expanding and deepening. From Kenny Aronoff, Eddie Bayers, Bill Bruford, $33.95, other international $44.95 per our perspective, the drumming community is as strong and healthy Harry Cangany, Dennis DeLucia, Les year. For two- and three-year subscription DeMerle, Peter Erskine, Bob Gatzen, prices go to www.moderndrummer.com. as ever, and we’re endlessly grateful to play a part in bringing us all Danny Gottlieb, Jim Keltner, Paul Leim, Single copies $5.99. together, regardless of where we come from, who our favorite band Peter Magadini, George Marsh, Rod is, or how drumming fi ts into our daily lives. Morgenstein, Andy Newmark, Neil Peart, SUBSCRIPTION CORRESPONDENCE: Steve Smith, Billy Ward, Dave Weckl, Modern Drummer, PO Box 274, Oregon, This month’s cover artist, Matt Wilson, may not be a household Paul Wertico. IL 61061-9920. Change of address: name, but he’s one of the most unusual and revered jazz drummers/ Allow at least six weeks for a change. leaders of the past twenty years. Not only is he insanely talented, CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Please provide both old and new Patrick Berkery, Stephen Bidwell, address. Call 800-551-3786 but he’s also been steadfast in carving out a career on his own David Ciauro, Bob Girouard, Mike Haid, or 815-732-5283. Phone hours, terms, however quirky or unconventional the paths may be. 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