Led Zeppelin Drummer John Bonham was born on this day, May 31st, in 1948. The music world still feels his loss.
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Happy Birthday, Mel Gaynor!
Simple Minds’ drummer Mel Gaynor was born on this day, May 29th, in 1959! Happy Birthday Mel, you are a bad ass on the kit!
Happy Birthday, Mike "The Sack" Fasano!
Gail and Mike, Glam Slam Metal Jam, Summer of 2001, Good Times!
Please allow me to give a deserved Birthday (November 2nd) Shout Out to my very dear and much beloved friend, Mike “The Sack” Fasano, drummer extraordinaire and drum tech to the rock superstars of yesterday, today and tomorrow! Happy Birthday, Mikey!!
Gail In Print: Modern Drummer, November 2009
The great Brann Dailor of Mastodon graces the cover of November’s Modern Drummer, where you will also find my long-awaited article on Nicko McBrain of Iron Maiden. Out to subscribers now, on newsstands everywhere October 6th!
Happy Birthday, Neil Peart!
Drummer and lyricist for Rush, Neil Peart was born on this day, September 12th, in 1952. Neil is without a doubt one of the most influential drummers in history, and I’d say that eight out of ten drummers I interview site either him or John Bonham as their primary influence. Continue reading Happy Birthday, Neil Peart!