Modern Drummer #069.pdf

VOL. 9, NO. 7

Cover Photo by Rick Mattingly

FEATURES

ROD MORGENSTEIN

When the (Dixie) Dregs broke up a couple of years ago after

enjoying considerable success, drummer Rod Morgenstein was

forced to consider the options that a drummer in the '80s has for

making a living. Here, Rod candidly discusses his self-evaluation

process, and how it led him to teaching, writing, doing studio

work, and starting his own company, while also being a member of

The Steve Morse Band.

by Rick Mattingly

TOMMY CAMPBELL

Although his name may not be widely known to the drumming

community, Tommy Campbell's percussive abilities have been

acknowledged and employed by such legendary musicians as Dizzy

Gillespie, Sonny Rollins, and John McLaughlin. In this exclusive

MD interview, Campbell openly discusses many of his musical

experiences, his approach to developing technique, and his

thoughts on equipment.

IMPROVING YOUR DRUMMING WITH VIDEO

by Mark Hurley

KENNY MALONE

This very successful Nashville studio drummer discusses his

experiences working with such notable performers as Crystal

Gayle, Don Williams, Dobie Gray, George Jones, and Michael

Johnson. Malone also talks about the function of electronic drum

machines and working with studio engineers, as well as his recent

experiments in utilizing the sounds of nature to create music.

by Robyn Flans

ADAM WOODS

Breaking The Rules

by Robin Tolleson ,

'85 READERS POLL RESULTS

COLUMNS

EDUCATION

STRICTLY TECHNIQUE

Advanced Application Of Paradiddles

by Kim Plainfield

CLUB SCENE

Conflicts And Compromises

by Rick Van Horn

PROFILES

PORTRAITS

Johnny Blowers

by Chip Deffaa

ROCK CHARTS

Phil Collins: "Easy Lover"

by Jon Berger

REVIEWS

CONCEPTS

Drumming And Recording

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by Roy Burns

EQUIPMENT

NEWS

THE JOBBING DRUMMER

Avoiding Wrong Notes

by Simon Goodwin

PRODUCT CLOSE-UP

Electronic Kits: Part 3

by Reek Havok and

Bob Saydlowski, Jr.

UPDATE

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INDUSTRY HAPPENINGS

DEPARTMENTS

EDITOR'S OVERVIEW

READER'S PLATFORM

THE MUSICAL DRUMMER

Grouping Chord Changes

by Bill Molenhof

SHOP TALK

Owning A Legend: Slingerland

Radio King Drums

ASK A PRO

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by Ken Mezines

ROCK 'N' JAZZ CLINIC

The Quarter-Note Funk Hi-Hat Style

by Jim Payne

DRUM MARKET

IT'S QUESTIONABLE

JUST DRUMS

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by William F. Miller

PUBLISHER

Ronald Spagnardi

ASSOCIATE PUBLISHER

Isabel Spagnardi

For

Subscribers

Only

EDITO Ronald Spagnardi

FEATURES EDITOR

Rick Mattingly

MANAGING EDITOR

Rick Van Horn

ASSOCIATE EDITORS

Susan Hannum

William F. Miller

EDITORIAL ASSISTANT

Elaine Cannizzaro

ART DIRECTOR

David H. Creamer

I'd like to take a moment to explain and apologize for any problems that

may have occurred with your subscription records over the past six months

or so. By way of explanation, let me first state that two major moves

recently took place at Modern Drummer. The first was the physical move

of all company operations to our new home office. The change of address

certainly created its share of difficulties. However, the second move actu-

ally created the greater problem of the two.

Late last year, a decision was made to turn our subscription fulfillment

operation over to a service house specializing in this facet of the magazine

business. It was our intention to reduce the massive amount of in-house

detail work that is part and parcel of this phase of the business, and to thin

out personnel in this area, to make room for more creative in-house func-

tions. A reputable service house was selected, following a reasonable

amount of research (not nearly enough we later realized), and the conver-

sion of all subscriber records was made. Observant subscribers may have

noted the address change for their correspondence at this time, since all

subscription mail was channeled directly to the service house rather than to

MD, a procedure that, by the way, is quite common with national publica-

tions.

Unfortunately, our selection of a subscription fulfillment service was a

poor one. Shortly after the conversion, we became aware of the fact that

the company we had chosen had serious internal problems, all of which

were masterfully concealed by the representatives of the company, and the

entire situation soon became a terrible thorn in our side. The company's

ineptitude was evident not only in its inability to supply us with accurate

accounting controls, but in the actual customer service being offered to our

loyal subscribers. Obviously, it's extremely unfortunate when a firm that

supposedly specializes in a particular field and represents itself as compe-

tent can create such ill will among a faithful group of subscribers, and this

it certainly did do.

I'd like to now point out that the address for subscriber mail has reverted

back to the Modern Drummer home office. I don't think it's necessary to

go to any greater length to explain the reasons why. Suffice it to say that we

have gradually put the pieces back together, and we are now functioning

similarly to the way we did in the past. Fortunately, we are back in control

of a situation that caused us insurmountable grief over the past several

months.

I would also like to offer my sincere apology to any readers who may

have experienced problems with their subscriptions, and for the inconven-

ience any of this may have caused. Though I can't take the blame for the

incredible incompetence of the organization responsible for the problems,

I do take full blame for not being more thorough in the search for a compe-

tent one. I am, however, anticipating a much smoother handling of all

related matters from this point on, and I encourage you to contact our Cir-

culation Department should you find otherwise. Thanks for your under-

standing.

ADVERTISING DIRECTOR

Kevin W. Kearns

ADMINISTRATIVE DIRECTOR

Isabel Spagnardi

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Ellen Corsi

ASSISTANT

ADMINISTRATIVE MANAGER

Tracy Kearney

DEALER SERVICE MANAGER

Janet Gola

CIRCULATION

Leo Spagnardi

Debbie Lewis

Susan A. Kretschmar

SALES PROMOTION MANAGER

Evelyn Urry

MODERN DRUMMER ADVISORY BOARD

Henry Adler, Carmine Appice, Louie Bellson, Bill

Bruford, Roy Burns, Jim Chapin, Les DeMerle, Len

DiMuzio, Charlie Donnelly, Peter Erskine, Danny

Gottlieb, Sonny Igoe, Jaimoe Johanson, Jim Keltner,

Mel Lewis, Larrie Londin, Peter Magadini, George

Marsh, Butch Miles, Joe Morello, Andy Newmark, Neil

Peart, Charlie Perry, Paul T. Riddle, Ed Shaughnessy,

Steve Smith, Ed Thigpen.

CONTRIBUTING WRITERS

Susan Alexander, Charles M. Bernstein, Scott K. Fish,

Robyn Flans, Simon Goodwin, Dave Levine, Robert

Santelli, Bob Saydlowski, Jr., Chip Stern, Robin

Tolleson, T. Bruce Wittet.

MODERN DRUMMER Magazine (ISSN 0194-4533) is

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