Chris Burke
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5 classic albums featuring Dave Grohl on drums: “It’s bare bones, simple drumming”
By Chris Burke published
As the Foo Fighter celebrates his birthday, we show some respect for his time on the tubs

David Bowie: 10 key tracks
By Chris Burke published
It's Bowie's ability to evolve and reinvent himself and his music to constantly be relevant and influence generations of musicians that makes his loss so keenly felt the world over.

Classic albums featuring John Bonham
By Chris Burke published
40 years since the great man's passing, we celebrate Bonzo's finest work

The drummers of Prince
By Chris Burke last updated
We round up some of the Purple One's best sticksmen and women

Drummer Steve Barney on inspiration, Anastacia and what keeps him behind the kit
By Chris Burke published
British session star gives us the lowdow

Aaron Spears: "Back then I had no idea that that was like a 9/8 time signature, it was just a song that we played at church"
By Chris Burke published
Wisdom galore from the r’n’b king

Skindred’s Arya Goggin talks big shows and even bigger beats
By Chris Burke published
Skindred man brings the power

Beanie and Oli Wiseman discuss hybrid gear, arena gigs and pop grooves
By Chris Burke published
Double interview with the pop kings

Alex Acuna talks musical beginnings, playing with Elvis and changing the game with Weather Report
By Chris Burke published
Plus much more from the percussion legend

Eddy Thrower talks becoming a UK drum hero, One Direction pop sessions and the evolution of Lower Than Atlantis
By Chris Burke published
Plus the inside word on the brand new LTA record

Jack Bevan talks Foals, mega tours and why he's still a student of drums
By Chris Burke published
Huge interview with Foals sticksman

The Drummers of Black Sabbath
By Chris Burke published
Black Sabbath's new drummer Tommy Clufetos graces Rhythm's cover this month, so we take a look at some of the greats who've held down the Sabbath drum gig

The drummers of David Bowie
By Chris Burke last updated
As Woody Woodmansey reforms the Spiders From Mars band, we look at the fantastic drummers that have played with the Thin White Duke

Drumming for pop superstars
By Chris Burke last updated
The drummers for some of the world's biggest pop stars share the secrets of their gigs

The Drummers of Miles Davis
By Chris Burke last updated
Jimmy Cobb, Miles' drummer on Kind Of Blue, is interviewed in Rhythm this month, so here he is with four other jazz greats who worked with Miles

7 reasons why the British drum scene is great
By Chris Burke last updated
The new Rhythm is out, celebrating the Best Of British in all things drum. Check out some highlights...

5 reasons why Simon Kirke rocks
By Chris Burke last updated
Bad Company and Free drummer Simon Kirke is one of the UK's greatest all time sticksmen. Here's why.

5 great drummers in April's Rhythm
By Chris Burke last updated
Here's five great drummers you may have missed in April's Rhythm, but there's still time to pick up a copy

The greatest ever British drummer
By Chris Burke last updated
We crown the Greatest Ever British Drummer, as voted for by you!

Marmozets' Josh McIntyre on his setup, recording, writing and more
By Chris Burke last updated
Earlier this year, the Marmozets drummer was one of Rhythm's 10 Great British up and coming drum stars...

Drummer Jamie Perkins on playing with The Pretty Reckless
By Chris Burke last updated
"You're almost more in a support role but they also want you to shine as a drummer so it's kind of a melding of those two."

Clem Burke in depth
By Chris Burke last updated
Blondie drummer on legacy, the new album, Eurythmics, Ramones and more

Jen Ledger's performance tips
By Chris Burke last updated
Jen Ledger is the Coventry-born stickswoman for Grammy-nominated, kerjillion-selling US rockers Skillet.
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