Percussion Discussion Podcast

Claus Hessler  is an internationally acclaimed German drummer, author, and educator widely recognized as a foremost authority on drum technique and history. He is especially renowned for preserving and expanding complex coordination styles and historical rudimental methodologies. Technical Expertise Moeller Technique: Regarded as a legitimate successor to his mentor Jim Chapin, Hessler is a premie...

Joining me today is the legendary Mikkey Dee. Mikkey Dee is a legendary Swedish heavy metal drummer best known for his long tenure with Motörhead and his current role in the Scorpions. Renowned for his extreme speed, precision, and hard-hitting style, he is widely considered one of the most influential drummers in rock and metal history.  Lex Legion: In 2026, Mikkey Dee reunited with the classic 1...

Episode 187 - Bobby Elliott  Bobby Elliott is an iconic English rock drummer best known as the powerhouse driving force behind the classic pop/rock band The Hollies. Widely considered one of the finest and most influential drummers of the British Invasion era, he has remained a continuous member of the band since joining them in 1963.  * Jazz Beginnings: Growing up in Burnley, Lancashire, Elliott...

Percussion Discussion Podcast Episode 186 - Rufus Tiger Taylor Rufus Tiger Taylor  is a prominent English rock drummer, best known as a permanent member of the British rock band The Darkness. He is the son of legendary Queen drummer Roger Taylor. The Darkness: Rufus joined the British hard rock group in May 2015,  He has since recorded on several of their albums, including Pinewood Smile and Easte...

Cindy Blackman Santana is a virtuoso American jazz and rock drummer celebrated for her powerful, explosive style and technical versatility. Originally known for her deep roots in jazz fusion and a long tenure as the drummer for Lenny Kravitz (notably appearing in the "Are You Gonna Go My Way" video), she has been the regular touring drummer for Santana since 2016. She is married to guita...

Joining me today is Chris Allan Chris is a prominent UK-based rock and metal session drummer known for his high-energy style and extensive touring experience. He is currently the drummer for Ronnie Romero, Marco Mendoza and performs in the popular theatre show The Story of Guitar Heroes.  Career Highlights * Ronnie Romero Band: Currently touring and recording with the acclaimed rock vocalist, incl...

Bob Henrit is a prominent English rock drummer best known for his long-term memberships in the bands Argent and The Kinks  * Early Years: He first gained attention in the 1960s with The Roulettes, who served as the backing band for singer Adam Faith.  * Argent (1969–1976): As a founding member, he played on hits like "Hold Your Head Up" and remained with the group until they disbanded.  ...

Joining me for this episode is Vicky O'Neon.  Vicky O'Neon is an award-winning session drummer, percussionist, and educator originally from Finland and currently based in the UK. She is widely recognised for her high-energy performances and her extensive work as the touring drummer and percussionist for American pop star Anastacia.  * Collaborations: Vicky has worked with legendary artis...

Episode 181 - -Brandon Toews  Brandon is a professional drummer, author, and educator best known as the Content Director and on-camera host for Drumeo, the world's leading online drum education platform. Drumeo Host & Producer: Since 2014, he has produced and hosted popular series like "Hears For The First Time" and "Genius Of," where he analyzes the styles of legendar...

Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 180 - Derek Roddy Derek Roddy is a world-renowned American drummer and multi-instrumentalist, widely celebrated for his pioneering role in extreme metal drumming. Known by the nickname "One Take" for his legendary ability to record complex tracks in a single attempt, he is a primary authority on speed and precision in the death metal community.  Ha...

Joining me today is Bob Knight.  Bob Knight is a prolific London-based session drummer, musical director, and "fixer" who has worked with some of the biggest names in the international music scene for over two decades.  Bob Knight - Session Drummer.  A graduate of the Royal Academy of Music's jazz performance course, Knight is widely recognized for his versatility across live perfor...

Joining me today is Ross Garfield AKA The Drum Doctor!  Drum Doctors LLC , owned by Ross Garfield (aka "The Drum Doctor"), is a premier drum service and rental company in the Los Angeles area known for providing expert tuning and vintage drum rentals for countless platinum-selling albums and major artists.  Known for their expertise in achieving specific, high-quality drum sounds, Ross G...

Joining me today is producer Tom Werman.  Tom Werman boasts an incredible career as record producer in the late 70's to the 90's he has been responsible for producing such legendary albums as  Cat Scratch Fever - Ted Nugent  Treasure - Cheap Trick  Molly Hatchett - Flirtin' With Disaster Dream  Police - Cheap Trick  Blue Oyster Cult - Mirrors  Motley Crue - Shout At The Devil  Motle...

Joining me today is Matt Brooks.  Drummer and Musical Director Matt Brooks already has a CV full of household names such as Nicole Scherzinger, Meghan Trainor, Raleigh Ritchie, Conor Maynard, Jason Derulo and many more....  However for almost 9 years now Matt has been providing the groove for the sensational artist Raye, this year has been the biggest so far for Raye and her huge band after the sm...

Joining me today is David Greenie Green.  Greenie is a British Drummer with a very healthy CV already boasting such names as Sam Fender, Reef, Vant, Ricky Wrwick, Little Comet, Andy Taylor (From Duran Duran ) and most recently he has made up half of the rhythm section for the legendary Adam Ant alongside his rhythmic partner in crime Jola Drums.  Join Greenie and myself as we talk about his career...

Joining me today is Ed "Roddy" Richardson . Ed is a graduate of The Royal Academy Of Music, he has already had an incredible career, equally at home as adrummer for TV and Film Sessions, Orchestras, West End Shows and with amazing artists such as Taylor Swift, RAYE, Noel Gallagher, Van Morrisson, John Wilson, Pixie Lott, Mica Paris, Clare Teal, Gregory Porter, Seal and many more.  Late l...

Joining me today is Emanuel Harrold, Educator, entrepreneur, producer, master drummer, two-time Grammy Award-winning musician, Harrold continues to raise the bar with collaborations and touring with the likes of Damon Alburn, Gregory Porter, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, De La Soul and Roy Hargrove.  When you think of four words, Emanuel Harrold name comes to mind: Fashion, community, music and love. E...

Joining me today is Hannes Van Dahl.  Since 2013 Hannes has been the powerhouse drummer with Swedish Power metal band Sabaton.  Join us as we chat about his career so far from his beginnings through to joining the mighty Sabaton in 2013. we talk about the upcoming new album being released on October 17th, his love for Metallica, epecially the Ride the Lightning album, the difficulty of finding lef...

Joining me today is Bruce Becker,  Spanning more than four decades as an educator, Master Teacher Bruce Becker has been bringing forward unique concepts in developing “The Flow”! Drawing from his more than thirty-year association with drumming guru Freddie Gruber, Bruce is carrying on the torch of a unique approach in getting the student to understand the natural principles of the physical body’s...

Joining me today is Nashville based powerhouse Rich Redmond.  Rich is an award winning touring and recording drummer based in Nashville & Los Angeles, he either played/recorded or performed with the likes of Jason Aldean, Carrie Underwood, Ludacris, Bryan Adams, Kelly Clarkson, Joe Perry and Garth Brooks to name but a few!  He was voted country drummer of the year by Modern Drummer Magazine in...

Joining me today is Simon Merry.  With over 25 years of experience Simon Merry is one of the UK’s most in demand drummers. His style and professionalism has been sought after over the years for touring and recording by such artists as: George Michael, Ronan Keating, Boy George, Natalie Imbruglia, Gene Pitney, Olly Murs, Sophie Ellis Bextor, One Direction, Gary Kemp, Paul Young, Boyzone, Bananarama...

Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 168 - Stan Bicknell.  Joining me today is Stan Bicknell. New Zealand born Stan Bicknell has worked with Kimbra, Miami Horror, Ecca Vandal and his own band The New Caledonia, he is currently touring the UK and Europe with Natasha Bedingfield.  He has worked hard to develop a very strong online presence, this was noticed by Jared Falk the owner and creator of...

Joining me today is the chairman also known as the head hog of Pork Pie Drums, Bill Detamore.  Join us as we talk through Bill's amazing story from assembling his first ever drumkit as a teenager made up from different drums and how he wrapped them to make them look the same, through to working for DW Drums in there very early days and of course onto 1987 when Bill founded the Iconic Pork Pie...

Joining me today is the wonderful Gabi King.  Gabi is a session drummer / percussionist who has worked with likes of Declan McKenna, CMAT, Two Door Cinema Club, Ed Sheeran, Years & Years and most recently playing percussion for The 1975.  If you watched any of the recent Glastonbury Festival you will have seen Gabi with The 1975 headlining the Friday night on the Pyramid Stage!  Join Gabi and...

Today im joined by Rock Royalty - Matt Sorum.  Matt has an enviable CV including such incredible names as The Cult, Guns N Roses, Velvet Revolver, Slash's Snakepit, Hollywood Vampires and his current gig with Billy Gibbons.  Matt joins us from his beautiful home in Palm Springs for a great conversation about all things drums and music.  Matt's love and enthusiasm for music is so obvious,...