Percussion Discussion Podcast

Joining me today is the Drummer from Phil Campbell and the Bastard Sons and the host for Drum For The Song Podcast - Dane Campbell. Join Dane and myself as we chat about the amazing guests he has had so far on his podcast - including Mikkey Dee and Matt Sorum !  We also talk about how he got into drums. What was life like growing up with your dad being the guitarist in one of the Biggest Rock n Ro...

oining me today is John Thomson - British Actor, Comedian and Narrator best know for his roles in The Fast Show , Men Behaving Badly . , Cold Feet, 24 Hour Party People, The Brothers Grimsby and Coronation Street and of course revealed his fine singing voice in the smash TV show The Masked Singer .  John is also a fantastic drummer with over 35 years experience, Join us as we chat about his journe...

Joining me today is my first percussionist, and what an incredible musician to start with. Sting 's long time remarkably talented percussionist Rhani Krija Join Rhani and myself as we talk about his incredible career so far, from his childhood in Morocco and learning percussion at a young age, through to moving to Germany to Study.  He also talks about how Drumming legend Manu Katche recommen...

Percussion Discussion - Episode 52 - Zachary Alford. Joining me today is the incredible Zachary Alford , a hard hitting drummer with an impeccable groove!  Zachary has an amazing CV having played for some legendary names including The B-52's , Bruce Springsteen and of course David Bowie as well as being the house drummer on Saturday Night Live  Here we chat about his amazing career, including...

Joining me today is UK ace drummer Kaz Rodriguez.  Kaz posseses dazzling technique, has an incredible groove and inner clock plus he is a very nice guy too!  For the last few years Kaz has held the drum chair with legendary US Crossover Classical Artist Josh Groban touring the world and playing to 20,000 people a night.  He has currently written and produced 4 hugely successful 4 drumless albums,...

3 legendary british drummers share their thoughts and memories of performing at the iconic Live Aid Concert at Wembley in 1985. Charlie Morgan - Elton john Steve White - The Style Council Kenney Jones - The Who.

Firmly back in the legends lounge today for our 50th episode with one of the nicest and funniest people in the whole of showbusiness, and without doubt a phenomenal drummer - Gregg Bissonette.  Join Gregg and myself as we chat about his amazing career from his beginnings with Maynard Ferguson and of course we speak at length about his time with David lee Roth, a band crammed full of ridiculous tal...

Joining me today is legendary Drum Industry professional - John DeChristopher.  Join John and myself as we chat about his amazing career, from his early passion for playing the drums to getting a job with Simmons Drums, then moving onto Drum Workshop who were in there their infancy, finally John was head-hunted by cymbal giants Zildjian whre he eventually became vice president.  John also manages/...

Joining me today is the drummer that has powered the iconic British Electronic band Depeche Mode since 1997.  Join Christian and myself as we chat about his remarkable career from his early days beginning as a young drummer in his home city of Vienna quickly finding himself in demand playing on lots of sessions and gigs.  We talk about his move to London as a relatively unkown musician in the UK,...

Joining me today is Dan "Woody" Woodgate , since 1978 Woody has been the drummer with legendary British Ska/2 Tone Band Madness.  Join Woody and myself as we chat about his early influences through to getting the gig with Madness including a very funny story of how he missed the bands first ever recording session!!  We also chat about his time as drummer with Anglo /American pop rock ban...

Joining me today is Producer and the master of the Drum and Bass style drumming - KJ Sawka.  Since 2010 KJ has been the drumming force behind Festival favourites Pendulum, a band notable for mixing electronic music with Hard Rock.  Join KJ and myself as we chat about his early days, where his fascination for electronic drums began and of course how he developed his incredible Drum and Bass techniq...

Joining me today is British drummer, producer and songwriter… CHRIS MERRICK HUGHES Chris was producer & one of the drummers in Adam and the Ants - producing (& playing on) "Kings of the Wild Frontier” and "Prince Charming" albums.  He then went onto produce, co-write and play on some of Tears for Fears biggest hits… Including co-writing the epic "Everybody Wants to Rule...

I am thrilled to be joined by one of the Heavyweights of the Rock / Metal world today - Brooks Wackerman.  Since 2015 Brooks has been the drummer for US Metal Titans Avenged Sevenfold. Join Brooks and myself as we chat about his Illustrious and very long career playing for such incredible and diverse bands such as Bad4Good (his first pro band whilst barely in his teens!)  Infectious Grooves, Suici...

Joining me today is Jerry Gaskill, Drummer and founder member of American Power trio Kings X. Jerry is a real powerhouse drummer who has been driving Kings X since 1979 He has played on 16 albums and done countless tours and festivals across the world.  Join us as we chat aboiut some of his career highlights including a performance at Woodstock in 1994, plus performing with the likes of Roger Wate...

Back in the legends lounge today., Joining me for my latest chat is the original Alice Cooper drummer Neal Smith.  Founding member Neal was in the band from 1967 - 1974 playing on and co writing some of the biggest rock hits ever known including Schools out, Billion Dollar Babies, No More Mr Nice Guy, Under My Wheels..... the list goes on and on.  Neals amazing technique has influenced so many dru...

Im Thrilled to be joined once again by American session legend Rick Shlosser, we had an incredible chat last time and we soon realised that there was so much more to talk about we made the very wise decision to do a part 2!  I am delighted to have my good friend and leading UK Drummer Steve Barney alongside me as my guest Co-Host, Steve kindly introduced me to Rick so it seemed the perfect idea to...

Episode 11 of Percussion Discussion features the fantastic UK Drumming ace Steve Barney - Drummer Join Steve and I as we chat about his stunning career so far from his first pro band Bullyrag onto playing for much musical giants as Jeff Beck, Annie Lennox, Mike and the Mechanics plus his current gig Anastacia.  Massive thanks to Steve for giving up his time!

Joining me today is a gentleman with a name you may not recognise, but trust me you’ve heard his drumming contributions many times !!  I’m absolutely thrilled to be joined by UK session drumming great... Graham Broad Graham & I chat about his incredible career, including the 26 years holding down the drum seat with Roger Waters - contributing to many of Roger’s studio albums and World tours -...

Joining me for this episode of Percussion Discussion is Drummer, Songwriter and Producer Geoff Dugmore. Join Geoff and myself as we chat about some of the highlights from his remarkable career so far including....Joan Armatrading, Debbie Harry, Rod Stewart, Tina Turner, Jimmy Nail, Paul Rodgers and the late Robert Palmer to name but a few, if you are a fan of music this hour will be a total treat...

Rich Kass is one of the most original drummers in the UK Today, Join us both as we chat about his incredible career so far, including gigging for established pop acts such as Sugababes and The Wanted in his early years through to carving out his path to be the phenomenal talent he is today with his regular trio - Trio HLK, Performing regularly with revered percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, Drum L...

 Legendary American Big Band / Jazz drummer who has played for Count Basie, Ray Brown, Sammy Davis Jr, Al Jarreau, Lionel Hampton, Lena Horne and countless other amazing names Mr Duffy Jackson, Joining in on the chat is UK leading big band drummer Pete Cater, Join us as we talk about Duffys incredible career so far! please feel free to share this video,  . Many thanks to Duffy and Pete for giving...

For this interview I have with me one of the most Prolific session drummers that the uK has ever seen. From his beginnings with Kate Bush and Tom Robinson, Elton John for many years, Phillip Lynott & Gary Moore, Roger Daltrey plus 100's of other artists, I am Thrilled to have Charlie Morgan in for a chat. Join Charlie and I as we chat about Kate Bush, Elton John, Live Aid, Tom Robinson an...

This episode of Percussion Discussion features former Black Crowes, Stereophonics drummer, Author and Classic rock radio presenter Steve Gorman, Joining me as co-host on this interview is my good friend and UK Drumming Legend Steve White.

Here is the first of what will hopefully be many 'Percussion Discussion' interview videos, I will be chatting to some of my drummer friends from around the UK and beyond. The first features my good friend Steve Lyman, a remarkable drummer and all round good guy, Steve performed a fabulous drum clinic and masterclass for us in October 2018. I really hope you enjoy our little chat about al...

Here is the second episode of Percussion Discussion featuring Ex Suzi Quatro Drummer, Drumsense founder, Rhythm Magazine regular, Fantastic Drummer and teacher and all round great guy Colin Woolway. hope you enjoy this interview and please feel free to share it.