Most people think a drummer is a background musician—basically just there to keep the beat for the singer and guitarist. But the drummer in a rock band is key to a band’s success. History has shown us ...

I don’t know what it is about drummers, but when you form a band, be prepared to cycle through several beat makers. The Spinal Tap cliché of ever-changing drummers was written into the film for a ...

Karly B. is a music news journalist at Collider, specializing in the Western and Asian music industries. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Digital Media and Web Technology, she has dedicated part ...

Sometimes art imitates life, and sometimes life imitates art. The latter seems to be the case this year as the rock industry pulls a Spinal Tap and drummers quit or get fired en masse. More than a ...

Recently, we dove into the 11 best prog rock bassists of all time, with renowned players such as Chris Squire, Geddy Lee, ...

Guns N’ Roses is currently on tour with Rose, Carpenter, bassist Duff McKagan, lead guitarist Slash, and rhythm guitarist ...

When it comes to bands, drummers are rarely in the spotlight, and yet they provide the rhythm, the tempo, the beat that can make a song unforgettable. (SOUNDBITE OF FOO FIGHTERS SONG, "MY HERO") ...

“A devoted husband and proud father and powerhouse drummer and songwriter, Thommy’s extraordinary career spanned decades, ...