Ron Spagnardi died on September 22, 2003. David Frangioni became Publisher in 2019 and then CEO/Owner in 2020. Drum Business and book publishing In 1993 Modern Drummer Publications introduced Drum Business, a magazine dedicated to the needs of drum retailers. The bi-monthly publication features interviews with drum sellers, press releases for new products, drum-industry news, articles and news such as on the annual National Association of Merchant Musicians (NAMM) convention. Among the books Modern Drummer Publications has released are titles by well-known drummers such as Gary Chester, Carl Palmer and Bill Bruford. Ron Spagnardi authored more than a dozen books. Readers poll Each year Modern Drummer publishes the results of its readers poll, which highlights top drummers spanning all genres of music and inducts one drummer into the Modern Drummer Hall of Fame. Awards are also given for top educational materials and recorded performances. References External links "The Tiger Interviews Ron Spagnardi on Modern Drummers 25th Anniversary", TigerBill.com 1977 establishments in New Jersey Monthly magazines published in the United States Music magazines published in the United States Magazines established in 1977 Magazines published in New Jersey