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Title: Modern Drummer sans the "Modern" drummers!
Review: I'll never forget when this magazine did a very small bit piece about Kevin Haskins, labeling him as an "up and coming" drummer. Of note, Kevin was one of the first drummers to effectively use electronics live and incorporate them as an instrument and not as an afterthought. He plays marimba (live) as well, so that makes him an official percussionist right? At the time the article appeared, Kevin had just completed his third album with the immensely popular group LOVE AND ROCKETS. Prior to that he cut like 7 albums as a member of the seminal and 'still-reigning' kings of Goth - BAUHAUS! Meanwhile no mention ever in this magazine of innovative GANG OF FOUR drummer Hugo Burnham. Yet we've had like 5 Niel Peart (luv ya Niel, don't get me wrong) and 3 Chad Wackerman interviews...needless to say I quit subscribing LONG AGO!!!David Scally - proud owner of early 70's Gretsch kits and brand spankin' new TAMA Starclassic Maples. All Zildjian.
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