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  • Tommy Rickard

    by Gary Benson
    Tommy Rickard is a working drummer, singer and songwriter who got his start in the S.F. Bay Area in the ‘80s. After playing punk shows in high school, he joined Vain, landed a record contract and began touring. After few years with Vain, he went on to play with Eric Martin, Ronnie Montrose, Linda Perry and many others.
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  • John Anthony Turner

    by Gary Benson
    John Anthony Turner John Anthony Turner is an extraordinary drummer with intense focus and rock solid groove. I had the opportunity to see John pla...
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  • James ‘Diamond’ Williams And The Ohio Players Are Still Funky As Ever

    by Gary Benson

    I hear a lot of drummers playing the pocket, but the pocket’s not steady because the band is not locking. Where there’s power, there’s funk.

    Posted in drum, drumming, interview, ohio players