Rich Chamberlain
Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).
Latest articles by Rich Chamberlain
Steve Jones breaks down the Sex Pistols' seminal Never Mind The Bollocks album
By Rich Chamberlain published
"I played bass on most of Never Mind The Bollocks"
Bruce Foxton of The Jam's 11 career-defining songs: "Start isn’t exactly the same as Taxman... otherwise I’m sure Paul McCartney would have thought about suing us!"
By Rich Chamberlain published
Classic interview: Key picks from the Jam, Stiff Little Fingers, solo and more
My Drum Lessons offers start for drum teachers
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Been thinking of becoming a drum teacher but unsure how to make the leap?
Max Portnoy’s essential Joey Jordison Slipknot playlist
By Rich Chamberlain published
The five songs that made Joey one of Max Portnoy's biggest influences
Mastodon's Brann Dailor pays tribute to Joey Jordison
By Rich Chamberlain published
"Watching Joey was like watching a firework show"
Stone Sour's Roy Mayorga: "Joey Jordison was one of a kind"
By Rich Chamberlain published
6 months on from the former Slipknot drummer's passing, Roy Mayorga remembers Joey Jordison
Joey Jordison: his last drum interview - “I honestly would not change a f***ing thing. I’m happy where I’m at”
By Rich Chamberlain published
From the archive: we caught up with Joey on his return to action in 2018, in what was to be his final drum interview
NAMM 2013: Roland reveals Bar Trigger Pad
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
NAMM 2013: Roland has unveiled its brand new NAMM 2013 gear – and here it is!
Alesis launches Nitro kit
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Alesis has unveiled the Nitro – an e-kit that it says doesn't skimp on features but comes in at under £300.
"It was such a great band because Paul Kossoff was such a great guitar player" – Paul Rodgers talks songwriting with Free, Bad Company, Brian May and Jimmy Page
By Rich Chamberlain published
Classic interview: the legendary rock vocalist on the making of his timeless songs
EELS' Mark 'E' Everett on garage demos, monster hits and depression
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
"Man, I'm exhausted, I just went through my whole life"
Top tips for buying a bass drum pedal
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
In the market for a new bass drum pedal? Then take a look at this.
Shakira's drum setup in pictures
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
See the kit behind the Columbian pop powerhouse
Stone Sour's drum setup in pictures: Roy Mayorga shows off his kit
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Plus Nick Raskulinecz and Roy's drum tech talk gear and production
Periphery's Matt Halpern: 10 drummers that blew my mind
By Rich Chamberlain last updated
Jumping from a mind boggling double concept record to a brand new album within 18 months could leave the fans of many band's heads spinning.
Career In Beats: John Bonham
By Rich Chamberlain published
We look back on John Bonham's illustrious career
Halestorm's Arejay Hale: "I never get to nerd out over drums"
By Rich Chamberlain published
Halestorm’s larger-than-life sticksman nerds out over gear, tone and rock royalty
The Conspirators drummer Brent Fitz - "I talk to Slash about this. We both go, ‘Man, I was nervous tonight’"
By Rich Chamberlain published
Frst kits, big show nerves and why it’s sometimes OK to meet your heroes
David Duchovny: "I guess I can say I’m a songwriter now!"
By Rich Chamberlain published
Duchovny’s feet are firmly planted on the ground
Behind the drums – Tico Torres: “We'll play until we fall down”
By Rich Chamberlain published
It’s Tico time! Bon Jovi's sticksman readies European return
Behind the drums – Coheed and Cambria's Josh Eppard: “I always come back to the four-piece kit”
By Rich Chamberlain published
First kits, musical families and priceless advice from Levon Helm
Bring Me The Horizon's Mat Nicholls: “We’re not scared of being a mainstream band”
By Rich Chamberlain published
From tears in the studio to packing arenas; as Bring Me The Horizon continue their incredible journey to rock immortality, we find out how drummer Mat Nicholls became a self- taught rock hero
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