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Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is legendary drummer, and founding member of Aerosmith, Joey Kramer! In this two hour, in-depth episode, we discuss Joey’s drumming influences, early Aerosmith records and working with legendary producer - the late Jack Douglas, and engineer Jay Messina and do a deep dive into Joey’s drum parts on several classic Aerosmith tracks....

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Celebrating the 85th birthday of my friend and hero, legendary drummer for the Rolling Stones Charlie Watts. Recorded live June 2nd, 2026. I’m honored to be joined by Charlie’s long-time friend, and a true living legend, Jim Keltner. Jim and I share memories of Charlie, play and discuss some of our favorite Rolling Stones tracks, and much...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is "Weird Al" Yankovic's longtime drummer, author and Grammy Award winner, Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz. In this episode "Bermuda" recalls meeting "Weird Al" in 1980 and his incredible 45 years as "Weird Al's" drummer. We do a deep dive into several "Weird Al" tracks...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Originally released in two parts, this is the complete 2 hr 30 min episode with legendary, former Pearl Jam drummer, Dave Abbruzzese, remastered with enhanced audio. We cover everything from Dave's first time in the studio with "Course of Empire," his audition for Pearl Jam, and joining PJ as they ascended to becoming the bi...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A LIVE Masterclass! My guests are legendary drummer, author, educator and founding member of Tower Of Power, David Garibaldi, Bill Gibson of Huey Lewis & The News/Sons Of Champlin, drummer and educator, Henrique De Almeida, and Chief Of Operations at the Drum Set Coach Academy, Erika De Almeida. A LIVE Masterclass with David & Henr...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A special replay of my episode with legendary drummer and founding member of "Creedence Clearwater Revival," Doug “Cosmo” Clifford, updated to include several CCR tracks we discuss during the show! We do a deep dive into CCR’s catalog, with Doug sharing his insights into CCR’s history, song development, and his approach to creati...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com A special episode of Live From My Drum Room! on location at Cymbal Craftsman By Paul Francis. I sit down with my old friend, former Zildjian colleague, and master cymbal smith, Paul Francis. We do a deep dive into cymbal making, his relaunched and rebranded "Cymbal Craftsman By Paul Francis," and Paul shares his knowledge and exp...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Part 2 of my epic conversation with legendary, former Pearl Jam drummer, Dave Abbruzzese. In this episode, Dave offers insights into his co-writing "Go" and a deep dive into the track and recording process. Dave discusses his projects with Stevie Salas, Bernard Fowler, Pseutopia, tribute to Chris Cornell and much more!  So come a...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com An eye-opening  two-part episode with legendary, former drummer for Pearl Jam, Dave Abbruzzese! In Part 1 we talk about Dave's first time in the studio with "Course of Empire," his audition for Pearl Jam through the recommendation of Matt Chamberlain, and ultimately joining them as they ascended to becoming the biggest band...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is drummer, educator and author Jason Gianni! We do a deep-dive into Jason's career as an instructor at New York's Drummers Collective, a session drummer, including the theme song for "SpongeBob SquarePants," TV commercials, Broadway shows and Musicals, the importance of learning different styles, performing wi...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com What do David Bowie, Soul Asylum, Duran Duran, the B-52s and Cyndi Lauper have in common? The great Sterling Campbell! We do a deep dive into Sterling’s incredible 40 plus year career, including tracks from some of these artists, and much more. So come along for the ride with Sterling Campbell!   Live From My Drum Room™ T-shirts and Hoodie...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guests are legendary drummer and returning champion STEVE GADD, and a legend in the Drum Industry, owner and founder of Hudson Music and DCI video and the Godfather of drum instructional videos, ROB WALLIS.  After a hilarious entrance from Steve, we do a deep-dive into Steve’s NEW book "Steve Gadd Up Close & In Session." S...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com TrackTalk with legendary hit-maker John "JR" Robinson. In this excerpt of E103 of Live From My Drum Room™ JR discusses his drum parts for Steve Winwood's "Higher Love" Rufus and Chaka Khan's "Ain't Nobody" Lionel Richie's "All Night Long" and David Lee Roth's "California...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is Jerry Speiser, original drummer and founding member "Men At Work." In this episode we do a deep dive into Jerry’s stellar drumming on Men At Work's “Business As Usual” and “Cargo,” including several tracks. So come along for the ride with Jerry Speiser! Please subscribe!   Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hood...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is world renown drummer and educator, Billy Ward! We do a deep dive into Billy's long and successful career, including his work with Robbie Robertson, the 1996 film “That Thing You Do” and much more. Billy has two award winning instructional DVDs, “Big Time” and “Voices In My Head” available through Hudson Music, and his book...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is legendary drummer, singer, songwriter, author and educator, Carmine Appice! We do a deep dive into Carmine’s incredible 60 year career including Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck, Bogert & Appice, Rod Stewart, Blue Murder and more!  Carmine's best-selling drum method book "Realistic Rock" published in 1972 has been...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Rolling Stones "Black And Blue," released in April 1976. In this episode, I do a deep dive into this often overlooked, but without a doubt, classic Rolling Stones record, including an analysis of Charlie’s playing, his gear (drums and cymbals) and more! So come along for the ride and please...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic album "Frampton Comes Alive" released January 15, 1976, with legendary FCA bassist, Stanley Sheldon. Stanley takes us back to his audition and joining Peter Frampton's band in early 1975, going on tour and ultimately recording this live masterpiece. He also shares stories and in...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com It's my first show of 2026 and my guest is John Aldridge, the world’s foremost drum engraver and drum scratcher to the stars! John is also a vintage drum historian, the founder of Not So Modern Drummer Magazine, drum tech for Bryan Hitt of REO Speedwagon, and a drummer himself. John takes on a tour of some of his most iconic engraving...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Wrapping up 2025 on a high note, thanks to my friends and drumming heroes Steve Gadd, Rick Marotta, Jim Keltner & Dave Mattacks! These guys have recorded some of the greatest music in history. Some hilarious and touching moments sharing stories of how they met, recording sessions and how much they love and respect each other. So come a...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Part 2 of my conversation with legendary Phil Spector's Wall Of Sound band and Wrecking Crew keyboardist, Don Randi. We continue our conversation about Don’s work with the Beach Boys, also Sonny & Cher, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, The Jackson 5, Diana Ross and much more! So come along for the ride, and thanks for watching and lis...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Don Randi is a living legend and keyboardist known for his work with Phil Spector's Wall of Sound Band and The Wrecking Crew. In Part 1 of this exclusive interview, we explore Don's incredible career, including some of his iconic tracks from The Ronettes, The Crystals, Nancy Sinatra, Linda Ronstadt/Stone Poneys, Beach Boys and mu...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com In Part 2 of my conversation with legendary drummer, composer and producer Rick Marotta, we talk about the recent Warren Zevon tribute Rick performed at, his rekindled passion for the drums, current projects and much more. So come along for the ride for Part 2 of Rick Marotta. Thanks for watching and listening! Be sure to check out Part 1...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is my good friend and returning champion, Rick Marotta. Rick was one of my very first guests and has appeared on LFMDR more than anyone else. Besides being a prolific session drummer, he’s also an accomplished composer and producer. In Part 1, we do a deep dive into some of Rick’s classic recordings "She's A Burglar&quot...

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is music industry legend, Colin Schofield. Colin’s 40 plus years in the music industry includes senior management and Vice President positions at Premier Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Gretsch Drums and currently Jody Jazz Mouthpieces. In this episode we discuss Colin’s long and successful career, the artists he signed and worked with a...