At the age of 23, Los Angeles drummer Paul Kreibich got his first major jazz gig with the great jazz singer Carmen McRae. Paul later auditioned for Ray Charles, was hired on the spot, and toured with Charles for four years. He became a first call LA drum.

Steve Bryant reaches into the archives of Classic Drummer Magazine for never-before-seen video of the interviews that sourced the print articles. In this instance, Rikki Rockett was interviewed at the 2017 NAMM show by Michael Vosbein. Part one of two. 

At the age of 23, Los Angeles drummer Paul Kreibich got his first major jazz gig with the great jazz singer Carmen McRae. Paul later auditioned for Ray Charles, was hired on the spot, and toured with Charles for four years. He became a first call LA drum.

Classic Conversations: From the Classic Drummer archives, an interview with Poison drummer Rikki Rockett, recorded at the 2017 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA.

Tina Raymond is a drummer based in Los Angeles. She attended the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, the California Institute of the Arts, and studied jazz drum set with Joe LaBarbera, Jeff Hamilton, and the late John Von Ohlen. Her p.

Tina Raymond is a drummer based in Los Angeles. She attended the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, the California Institute of the Arts, and studied jazz drum set with Joe LaBarbera, Jeff Hamilton, and the late John Von Ohlen. Her p.

Matt Wilson is truly inspiring. Undeterred by personal obstacles, his playing, like his personality, embodies humor, warmth, surprise, and always an infectious sense of swing. It’s no wonder he is one of the most in-demand players and educators on the mo.

Matt Wilson is truly inspiring. Undeterred by personal obstacles, his playing, like his personality, embodies humor, warmth, surprise, and always an infectious sense of swing. It’s no wonder he is one of the most in-demand players and educators on the mo.

Rob Wallis is the President/CEO of Hudson Music and Drum Guru. He owned Drummer's Collective for over 30 years and was the executive producer of some of your favorite DCI Music Video tapes. He's worked with and is respected by some of the biggest drummer.

Rob Wallis is the President/CEO of Hudson Music and Drum Guru. He owned Drummer's Collective for over 30 years and was the executive producer of some of your favorite DCI Music Video tapes. He's worked with and is respected by some of the biggest drummer.