Drummers

The Latin Recording Academy® to Honor Martinho da Vila, Emmanuel, Sheila E. & Pete Escovedo, Fito Páez, Milly Quezada, Joaquín Sabina and Gilberto Santa Rosa With the Lifetime Achievement Award

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Thursday, June 24, 2021

The Latin Recording Academy announced today that Martinho da Vila, Emmanuel, Sheila E. & Pete Escovedo, Fito Pez, Millie Quezada, Joaqun Sabina and Gilberto Santa Rosa will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.

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  • The Latin Recording Academy announced today that Martinho da Vila, Emmanuel, Sheila E. & Pete Escovedo, Fito Pez, Millie Quezada, Joaqun Sabina and Gilberto Santa Rosa will receive this year's Lifetime Achievement Award.
  • The Lifetime Achievement Award is presented to performers who have made creative contributions of outstanding artistic significance to Latin music and its communities.
  • The Trustees Award is bestowed on individuals who have made significant contributions to Latin music during their careers in ways other than performance.
  • ABOUT THE LATIN RECORDING ACADEMY:
    The Latin Recording Academy is an international nonprofit dedicated to nurturing, celebrating, honoring and elevating Latin music and its creators.

The Glioblastoma Research Organization Launches Project Rush in Proud Partnership With Lenox Hill Hospital

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b"NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Glioblastoma Research Organization announces Project Rush in proud collaboration with Lenox Hill Hospital's Department of Neurosurgery's Brain Tumor Center .

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  • b"NEW YORK, May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- The Glioblastoma Research Organization announces Project Rush in proud collaboration with Lenox Hill Hospital's Department of Neurosurgery's Brain Tumor Center .
  • Project Rush was inspired by the passing of Neil Peart, star-drummer for the Canadian Band, Rush.
  • This project marks The Glioblastoma Research Organization's third fully funded project in its two-year lifespan.
  • In addition to Project Rush, The Glioblastoma Research Organization continues to focus on developing campaigns to raise glioblastoma awareness, which aim to educate the masses on this devastating disease, as well as support its community of current glioblastoma warriors.\nThe Glioblastoma Research Organization is a 501(c)3 nonprofit charitable organization that works to raise awareness and funds for new global, cutting-edge research to find a cure for glioblastoma #GBMRO.\nTo contribute to The Glioblastoma Research Organization's mission to find a cure for glioblastoma, click here.\nProject Rush is made in honor of, but not associated with, Neil Peart or the band Rush.\n"

The Bachelor's Grant Kemp Debuts His First Single, "No More Roses" with Terrible Children Records, Releasing on May 14th

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Saturday, May 1, 2021

People don\'t understand everything that goes on behind the scenes with reality shows.

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  • People don\'t understand everything that goes on behind the scenes with reality shows.
  • It would\'ve been more fun if people just admitted they were there for clout," Kemp laments.\nWhile he may have a recognizable face from the reality show, Kemp has always had an affinity for rock-and-roll and creating music.\n"I\'ve been involved in music since I was a little skater kid that played drums.
  • I remember playing drums with no shirt on and a spitfire hat thinking I was Travis Barker."
  • This song encapsulates that young fury of heartbreak and is sure to get everyone off their feet.\nAbout Terrible Children Entertainment Group LLC:\nTerrible Children is an American collective and label focused on songwriting, production and artist development.\n'

The Bachelor's Grant Kemp Debuts His First Single, "No More Roses" with Terrible Children Records, Releasing on May 14th

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Friday, April 30, 2021

People don\'t understand everything that goes on behind the scenes with reality shows.

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  • People don\'t understand everything that goes on behind the scenes with reality shows.
  • It would\'ve been more fun if people just admitted they were there for clout," Kemp laments.\nWhile he may have a recognizable face from the reality show, Kemp has always had an affinity for rock-and-roll and creating music.\n"I\'ve been involved in music since I was a little skater kid that played drums.
  • I remember playing drums with no shirt on and a spitfire hat thinking I was Travis Barker."
  • This song encapsulates that young fury of heartbreak and is sure to get everyone off their feet.\nAbout Terrible Children Entertainment Group LLC:\nTerrible Children is an American collective and label focused on songwriting, production and artist development.\n'

Travis Barker’s Custom Slingshot Delivers ‘Best of the Builders’ Title to the West Coast

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Thursday, December 3, 2020

After a two-week fan vote, DUBs blacked-out 2020 Slingshot for legendary drummer Travis Barker has delivered the Best of the Builders honors to the West Coast, besting pop superstar Teyana Taylor and The Auto Firm in South Florida.

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  • After a two-week fan vote, DUBs blacked-out 2020 Slingshot for legendary drummer Travis Barker has delivered the Best of the Builders honors to the West Coast, besting pop superstar Teyana Taylor and The Auto Firm in South Florida.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20201203005201/en/
    Travis Barker's Custom Slingshot Delivers 'Best of the Builders' Title to the West Coast (Photo: Business Wire)
    Showcasing the Polaris Slingshot in all its glory, the Best of the Builders program celebrated its one-of-a-kind, head-turning style while emphasizing the vehicle as the ultimate canvas of self-expression.
  • DUB utilized a combination of matte and gloss black paint and wrapped select parts with Barkers signature graphics.
  • For more information on Polaris Slingshot, visit PolarisSlingshot.com , or follow along on social media: Facebook.com/PolarisSlingshot , @Slingshot on Twitter and @PolarisSlingshot on Instagram.

LiveXLive Continues To Expand Pay-Per-View Events With Modern Drummer And A Tribute To Iconic Drummer Neil Peart For 20th Annual Modern Drummer Festival 2020

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Thursday, August 20, 2020

VIP and Special-Offer Bundles will include merchandise, tickets, subscription to LiveXLive and Modern Drummer.

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  • VIP and Special-Offer Bundles will include merchandise, tickets, subscription to LiveXLive and Modern Drummer.
  • Modern Drummer reaches hundreds of thousands of subscribers and a digital reach to millions of drummers.
  • Neil even gave away his iconic candy apple red kit to a Modern Drummer reader in the 80's via mail-in letters chosen personally by Peart himself!
  • In 1983 Spagnardi launched the Modern Drummer Book Division, and in 1987 the first Modern Drummer Festival debuted.

Color Star Technology Announces the Addition of Renowned Singer Win (Wei Xun) and Musician Mike McLaughlin as Star Teachers on its Color World Platform

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Tuesday, July 28, 2020

In 2015, Mike participated in the recording of the solo album "ONEFOR ALL" released by Peter Criss.

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  • In 2015, Mike participated in the recording of the solo album "ONEFOR ALL" released by Peter Criss.
  • The addition of Mike makes the professional production team of "Color World" stronger.
  • Color Star's software is under development, and the contracted artists of Color Star are also busy doing their work.
  • About Color Star Technology Co., Ltd.
    Color Star Technology is a holding company whose primary business is offering both online and offline innovative education services.

MastermindLounge.com® Announces Strategic Alliance with Modern Drummer Magazine, Drum Channel, and Topeka.Live

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Thursday, June 18, 2020

Famed Eastman School of Music Professor Emiratis John Beck has been appointed as Mastermind Lounge's Executive Director of Music.

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  • Famed Eastman School of Music Professor Emiratis John Beck has been appointed as Mastermind Lounge's Executive Director of Music.
  • A successful attorney, and owner of the law firm Brenna Boyce pllc., Brenna has been a drummer, himself, for decades.
  • "We are honored and thrilled that professional operations such as Modern Drummer Magazine, Drum Channel, and Topeka.Live will be sharing their educational content with MastermindLounge.com.
  • "Modern Drummer and our partners Topeka.Live and Drum Channel are excited to offer every drummer and drum enthusiast this great opportunity to virtually collaborate, learn and be inspired by some of the world's best drummers and percussionists," says Modern Drummer CEO & Publisher, David Frangioni.

Grammy-Award Winning Nigerian Drummer Sikiru Adepoju Unveils New Project, The Riddim Doctors, with Debut Single "Ajaja"

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Tuesday, March 17, 2020

LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Two-time GRAMMY-Award winner Sikiru Adepoju, a Nigerian talking drum and other traditional drums master, is unveiling his new collaborative project The Riddim Doctors' with the album's vibrant debut single "Ajaja."

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  • LOS ANGELES, March 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ --Two-time GRAMMY-Award winner Sikiru Adepoju, a Nigerian talking drum and other traditional drums master, is unveiling his new collaborative project The Riddim Doctors' with the album's vibrant debut single "Ajaja."
  • Sikiru's brainchild, The Riddim Doctors is made up of himself and his brother Saminu Adepoju as well asPeter Fujii, Giovanni Hildalgo, Ian Herman, Richard Nagan, Femi Ojetundeand Douglas Val Serrant.
  • "The Riddim Doctors is a project I started to continue to celebrate African roots music while also giving it new life and blending it with other flavors," Adepoju said.
  • "Ajaja" is a fresh take on legendary drummer Babatunde Olatunji's previously produced and released by Mickey Hart of Grateful Dead.

Yamaha and Steve Gadd Celebrate Over 40 Years with Signature Snare Drum Offering Large Sonic Range and Fine Craftsmanship

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Thursday, January 16, 2020

ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha today launched the Steve Gadd Signature Snare Drum, commemorating a relationship of more than 40 years with renowned Yamaha Artist, Steve Gadd.

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  • ANAHEIM, Calif., Jan. 16, 2020 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Yamaha today launched the Steve Gadd Signature Snare Drum, commemorating a relationship of more than 40 years with renowned Yamaha Artist, Steve Gadd.
  • To celebrate this milestone, Yamaha and Gadd worked together to release a signature snare drum a 14" x 5.5" steel shell with a new Steve Gadd 10-strand wire, which enhances the snare articulation.
  • "This signature snare drum pays tribute to the strong relationship between Steve Gadd and Yamaha, as well as Steve Gadd's acclaimed and distinguished playing," said Steven Fisher, director of drum & percussion, Yamaha Corporation of America.
  • The Yamaha Steve Gadd Signature Snare Drum (MSRP $999) will ship in March 2020.