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Database of Articles 11/13 to current

The Billy Wanat Story

May 30, 2025 David Barsalou

Billy had been a major influence in the local drumming community since first studying with Joe Morello’s teacher, Joseph D. Sefcik.

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In Legendary Drummers, David Barsalou Tags Billy Wanat
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Remembering Tony Williams / Jeff Turcotte

May 30, 2025 David Barsalou

But it was the rolls Tony did on his toms that really did it for me.

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In David Barsalou, Legendary Drummers Tags Tony Williams
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Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie Drum Clinic

May 30, 2025 David Barsalou

Legendary drummer Bernard ‘Pretty’ Purdie presented a sold-out clinic at Rocky’s Music Studio in Rensselaer, NY

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In David Barsalou, Legendary Drummers Tags Bernard Purdie
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Rick Drumm: Remembering Tony Williams

March 31, 2025 David Barsalou

Between 1969 and 1971 my teacher Ed Shaughnessy introduced me to the music of drummer Tony Williams.

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In Legendary Drummers, David Barsalou Tags Rick Drumm, Tony Williams
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Mike Clark: Words of Wisdom Chapter 30

January 30, 2025 David Barsalou

“I’m tired of drumming, I was thinking about becoming a ship’s captain but I’m not stern enough.”

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In David Barsalou, Legendary Drummers Tags Mike Clark
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Donn Bennett : Preserving The Legacy Of Elvin Jones    

December 30, 2024 David Barsalou

When jazz drumming giant Elvin Jones passed away in 2004, his wife Keiko was left with the daunting task of handling his vast estate. Elvin had two apartments in New York City. He and Keiko lived in one; and the other was strictly for his drums.

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In David Barsalou, Marc Patch Stencil MIJ, Legendary Drummers Tags Donn Bennett, Elvin Jones
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Liberty DeVitto - November Drum Clinic at Rocky's Music

December 30, 2024 David Barsalou

On November 17, 2024 – Legendary drummer Liberty DeVitto presented a sold-out clinic at Rocky’s Music Studio in Rensselaer, NY.  Liberty performed an over two-hour clinic covering numerous aspects of his studio and live performance career.

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In David Barsalou, Legendary Drummers Tags Liberty DeVitto
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NRBQ's John Perrin – A Force To Be Reckoned With

November 30, 2024 David Barsalou

Chicago based drummer, John Perrin assumed the NRBQ drum chair full-time in 2015. He had to memorize over 500 songs since the band never uses a set list.

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In Legendary Drummers, David Barsalou Tags John Perrin, NRBQ
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Remembering Tony Williams - Jeff Indyke

September 30, 2024 David Barsalou

Tony influenced me with the open flams, his loose high-hat rhythms, and the amazing sound of his snare drum and tom toms.

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In David Barsalou, Legendary Drummers Tags Jeff Indyke, tony williams
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Peter Erskine: Remembering Tony Williams

August 30, 2024 David Barsalou

Tony said "Okay ... here's a good one. I was asked by a journalist, "Mr. Williams, you have played with three iconic musicians of our time — MIles Davis, John Coltrane and Jimi Hendrix — what quality do they have in common? And I answered, "They were not afraid to fail."

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In David Barsalou, Legendary Drummers Tags Tony Williams, Peter Erskine
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Billy Arnold's New Book - Keeping the Groove After 70+

July 29, 2024 David Barsalou

Billy Arnold’s new book is about being over the age of 70 and how to keep the spirit and enthusiasm that one had as a child. Also reminding us of when we were teenagers and thinking – “Wow! I’m going to do this. I’m going to do that.” In your 40’s you might ask – “Am I there yet?” Things change over time and we might again wonder – “Am I there yet?”

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In Legendary Drummers, David Barsalou Tags Billy Arnold
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Remembering John Barbata

June 29, 2024 David Barsalou

“We are saddened to hear of the passing of the great John Barbata. Our thoughts go out to his family, friends and fans. Rock in peace, Johny”                                                     – Jefferson Starship

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In Legendary Drummers, David Barsalou Tags John Barbata, The Turtles
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Drummer Jon Wysocki founding member of the rock band Staind has died at 53

May 31, 2024 David Barsalou

Jon Wysocki played on Staind’s first seven albums, which included the hits - ‘It’s Been Awhile’, ‘Outside’, ‘So Far Away’, ‘Right Here’, ‘Believe’, ‘Fade’, ‘For You’, and ‘Not Again’, among their numerous Platinum and Gold records. In total, Staind has released eight studio albums, three live albums, one compilation album, two video albums, 25 singles, and 18 music videos. In 2001, their third studio LP, “Break the Cycle,” debuted at Number 1 on the Billboard 200 albums chart. Jon departed Staind in 2011 after their self-titled seventh album.

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In Legendary Drummers, David Barsalou Tags JOn Wysocki, Staind
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Noble & Cooley introduces very first Signature Snare drum

April 30, 2024 David Barsalou

The oldest drum company in America introduces “U” created and designed in collaboration with Ulysses Owens Jr. - the three-time Grammy Award winning drummer and Juilliard educator. With his students in mind, Ulysses wanted a snare drum that was both high quality, yet affordable.

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In Custom Drums, David Barsalou Tags Noble & Cooley, Ulysses Owens jr.
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Tim Griffin: The Futurist – Part 2, The Inventions

February 29, 2024 David Barsalou

“Bill III and his Dad had been working with my company for nine months on my design of the FIRST digital drum set in the world (not analog). Selmer squelched the deal (Not Bill senior or III). The unit was to have Ludwig endorsee recordings as parts of the set settings.”

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In Legendary Drummers, David Barsalou Tags Tim Griffin, bold Band
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Remembering Bob Gatzen

January 29, 2024 David Barsalou

World renowned drummer, percussionist, and inventor Bob Gatzen passed away on December 29, 2023 following a nine year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.

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In David Barsalou, Legendary Drummers Tags Bob Gatzen
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Dino Danelli – The Renaissance Man - Chapter 2 - Additional Album Cover Designs and Concepts

December 30, 2023 David Barsalou

Dino joined long-time friend Steven Van Zandt’s group – ‘The Disciples Of Soul’. Dino designed Steven’s first four albums between 1982, and 1989. He also recorded and toured with the group during that same time period.

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In David Barsalou, Legendary Drummers Tags dino danelli
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Dino Danelli – The Renaissance Man Chapter One / Rascals Album Cover Designs

October 30, 2023 David Barsalou

Apparently, being one of the greatest Rock drummers of all time just wasn’t enough for Dino Danelli. Beginning in 1965, Dino began to experiment with painting and drawing. Soon afterwards, his incredible talents led to the creation of numerous album cover designs for the Rascals, Fotomaker, and Little Steven Van Zandt.

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In Legendary Drummers, David Barsalou Tags dino danelli, the Young Rascals, The Rascals, Little Stven, Fotomaker, Bulldog
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Paul Wertico: Drums Without Boundaries and Beyond

August 31, 2023 David Barsalou
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Paul Wertico has always gone above and beyond the established definitions of ‘What Jazz Is’

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In Legendary Drummers, David Barsalou Tags Paul Wertico
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DEREK SHERINIAN AND SIMON PHILLIPS RELEASE ‘SHERINIAN/PHILLIPS LIVE’ 

August 31, 2023 David Barsalou

Enjoyed listening to ‘Sherinian/Phillips Live’ so much that I must have played it over a dozen times…

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In Legendary Drummers, David Barsalou Tags Simon Phillips, Derek Sherinian
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