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The article presents lists of potential nominees for each four major categories in the 65th annual Grammy Awards, which will be announced officially on November 15, 2022, which includes "30," by Adele for the Album of the Year, "As It Was," by Harry Styles for the Song of the Year and "Break My Soul," by Beyoncé for the Recod of the Year.

The article reports that Stephen Stills, the rock pioneer and founding member of Buffalo Springfield and Crosby, Stills & Nash, among other groups, has partnered with Irving Azoff's Iconic Artists Group (IAG) to open his music vault to longtime fans and the streaming generation. Topics covered include IAG's purchase of a controlling interest in Stills' intellectual property, the friendship of Azoff and Stills and the projects being planned, including a live album and a documentary on Stills.

NEW YORK - Even with the processed beats of techno inducing mainstream raves, the sound of unadorned percussion still exerts its primal pull. Witness the crowds drawn to the myriad […]

TORONTO--You probably would not expect Rush's Neil Peart, one of rock's premier drummers, to be the driving force behind 'Burning For Buddy,' a recorded tribute to late drummer/bandleader Buddy Rich, […]

The article reports that a 2017 live recording of "Little Drummer Boy" by King & Country topped "Billboard" magazine's Christian Digital Song Sales chart for the first time following a performance of the classic on the ABC television program "CMA Country Christmas," as of December 14, 2019.

'You have between your legs the most sensitive instrument known to man, and all you can do is sit there and scratch it!' These were the famed words of celebrated […]

SAO PAULO, Brazil--On its seventh album, 'O Movimento,' Brazil's famed drum ensemble Olodum complements its patented Afro-afoxe grooves with broader, pop-rooted songs and more romantic numbers. The happy commercial result […]

FISHING FOR BLUES, Reeling In Bass: Delmark, the label established in the mid-'50s, which subsequently came to document a wide variety of Chicago-based music and musicians, has just acquired a […]

The article presents an interview with singer, songwriter, and drummer Phil Collins who talks about his career and his soul music album "Going Back." Collins answers questions about the inspiration for the Motown covers album, the technique used to record the music tracks, his role in the bands called Flaming Youth and Genesis, and changes in the music trade. His friendship with singer Eric Clapton is noted.

Focuses on drummer Billy Higgins upon his death in May 2001. His career in jazz; Biographical information; Description of his music recordings.

The article profiles drummer and branding agency executive Scott Lipps, offering information on his work as a drummer for singer Courtney Love and in the band Black Cherry, his modeling and branding company One Management, and photographs of his apartment in New York City.

The article offers information on Champaign-Urbana, Illinois based Josh Gottheil Memorial Fund which was started in tribute to drummer Josh Gottheil and discusses its origin, total funds raised by the fund, and how to help the fund.

The article presents the author's comments on his experiences playing drums on tour with the progressive rock band Rush.

The article presents an interview with drummer Pat Carney of the music group the Black Keys in which he discussed his experience while separated from the Black Keys, what he likes about mixer Tchad Blake's style, and his experience producing the rap-rock music album "Blakroc."

The article presents an obituary for session drummer Earl Palmer who played on music recordings by Little Richard, Fats Domino, and the Beach Boys.

The article focuses on musician Bruce Hornsby releasing an all-instrumental jazz album titled "Camp Meeting," which is due out on August 7, 2007, on the record label Legacy. The album features bassists Christian McBride and drummer Jack DeJohnette. Hornsby is also planning a concert tour to support the album, but his manager notes some of the challenges that may face him, because his audience may not be used to his jazz work.

The article focuses on the music group The Black Keys and the project that they are working on with guitar legend Ike Turner and producer Danger Mouse. The drummer, Patrick Carney, reports that nine songs have been recorded. The article reports that Turner will sing and play guitar in the songs. It is inferred that other details about the project are unclear.

The article presents an interview with Ringo Starr, former drummer of the band, the Beatles. Starr details how he was able to put up his own band, the All-Star Band in 1989. He also presents his views on concert tours. In addition, Starr details how he got involved in the Cirque du Soleil show. Finally, Starr offers information on the music album he is working on in 2006.

Presents updates on several rock bands in the U.S. as of July 2005. Information on the lead singer of the New York-based rock quartet Lourds; Views of Jonny Basofin, drummer of the Chicago, Illinois popular music act Changes, on being a frontact.

Describes the songwriting talent of Siegel-Schwall Band drummer Sam Lay. Overview of his musical career; Views of pianist Corky Siegel on the songs written by Lay; Reason for the decision of Lay not to try songwriting in the past.

Focuses on Your Code Name Is: Milo, a post-punk band from Newcastle, England. Release of their album "All Roads to Fault" in May 2004 in Great Britain; Drummer and bassist of the band; Schedule of the release of the music "Rapt. Dept." in Great Britain.

Features Lynyrd Skynyrd band drummer Michael Cartellone and several of his paintings, which were created during his spare time while on concert tours. Presence of the Lynyrd Skynyrd logo in his works; Focus of his works on the various aspects of life while on tour; Painting by Cartellone which served as a tribute to the late Lynyrd Skynyrd bassist Leon Wilkeson; Plan of Cartellone to hold a silent auction for a collection of his paintings, with the proceeds going to charity.

Focuses on a lifetime achievement award presented to former Doors drummer John Densmore at the sixth annual Native American Music Awards held in New Mexico in 2003.

Pays tribute to drummer Tony Thompson who died on November 12, 2003.

Presents updates on musicians and other celebrities in the sound recording industry as of August 2, 2003. Birth of Rachael Presley to Shelley and Tony Jarman; Death of drummer Mikey Dee of pneumonia; Death of photographer Phil Ceccola of brain cancer.

Explores the therapeutic use of the Go-Jo Bag, a percussion instrument developed by Jane's Addiction drummer Stephen Perkins. Description of the instrument; Details of how Scott Weinberg, a muscular dystrophy patient, influenced the discovery of the therapeutic use of the instrument; Efficacy of the instrument in music therapy.

Presents an interview with drummer Bun E. Carlos of Cheap Trick about the release of the DVD-Video 'Cheap Trick Music for Hangovers.' His involvement in producing the DVD; Mixing the audio for the DVD; Use of this format by rock bands; Others.

Presents an interview with drummer and former Beatles member Ringo Starr. Release of the album 'The Anthology...So Far'; Guest performers scheduled for the 2001 All Starr Band summer tour; Starr's comments regarding his solo career and his songs; Starr's drumming influences and early training; Starr's collaborations with Beatles member George Harrison;

Presents an overview of the popular music career of songwriter Stan Lynch. Highlights of his role as a drummer and founding member of Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers; Details of Lynch's work as co-writer and co-producer on the album 'Inside Job,' by Don Henley; Comments by Lynch regarding the country music industry.

Focuses on the production of the jazz album `The Charlie Watts Jim Keltner Project,' by drummers Charlie Watts and Jim Keltner in the United States. Cooperation between the two drummers to complete the project; Tribute given to drummers in the album; Description the contents of the album.

Provides updates on rhythm and blues music in the United States as of May 2000. Includes merger between Overbrook Entertainment and Firm; Calendar of activities for the Black Music Month 2000; Inclination of drummer/keyboardist Gene Dunlap to teaching inner-city youths.

Reports on the participation of American drummers Elvin Jones, Jeff Watts and Bill Stewart in saxophonist Michael Brecker's album `Time Is of the Essence.' Inclusion of organist Larry Goldings and guitarist Pat Metheny; Summer tours of Brecker.

Profiles Red Kross drummer Brian Reitzell on the occasion of a 15-track compilation he organized called `Flyin' Traps.' His background in Ukiah, California; The influence of 1960s drummer Sandy Nelson; Nelson's contributions to the album and his comments; Reitzell's satisfaction with the album.