John Blackwell Jr put on a sizzling display at the recent Buddy Rich Memorial Show. Before the event we sat with John to talk Buddy and got the inside word on how the Prince man had prepared to honour a legend.
In the latest issue of Rhythm, on sale now, we celebrate the drumming genius of Buddy Rich with contributions from Dave Weckl, Gavin Harrison, Ian Paice, Cathy Rich, John Blackwell and many more. For full details on the issue head here.
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“Seeking a well-mannered, affable individual. Flashy chops are wonderful, but groove and the ability to listen, react, and contribute to the musical conversation is a must”: Primus put the call out for potential new drummer
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