Fills taken from Zappa In New York "The Black Page #2".

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It takes a special drummer to work with Frank Zappa, whose music is a combination of just about everything. Terry Bozzio not only met the challenge, but he did it so well as to become one of the most popular and best known of Zappa's long roster of drummers. Bozzio offers an interesting look into today's music scene, and into his own musical development. (read more)

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Currently with the Jefferson Starship, English-born drummer Aynsley Dunbar has played and recorded with such major artists as Frank Zappa, Journey, David Bowie, and John Mayall. He discusses his varied career and explains some of the techniques and philosophies that have helped him to become one of the most respected professionals in the business. (read more)

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As percussionist for Frank Zappa, Ed Mann is called upon to play virtually all types of music while using every possible percussion instrument. In this exclusive MD interview, Ed describes what is involved in maintaining the ability to play so many instruments, and offers a glimpse into the inner workings of one of the most unique bands in cintemporary music. (read more)

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Occasionally, a lot of people will start talking about a certain musician – "Hey, have you heard...?" Most recently, Vince Colaiuta has captured this kind of attention. First coming to prominence with Frank Zappa, Vinnie has gone on to make his mark on the L.A. studio scene. MD caught up with Vinnie, and probed the background of " the new guy in town." (read more)

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Any drummer who can handle gigs with such diverse artists as Frank Zappa, Alan Holdsworth and Bill Watrous deserves respect, and when that drummer is revealed to be only 22 years old, the respect becomes combined wit amazement. Chad discusses the backgrounds which prepared him for these very demanding musical situations. (read more)

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His work with Frank Zappa and Allan Holdsworth has establisher Chad Wackerman as a drummer who cn handle extremely complex music, while his playing with Albert Lee and Men At Work shows that he is equally comfortable with simple grooves. For Chad, the goal is to play each style convincingly. (read more)

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A long stint with Frank Zappa has given Ed Mann the opportunity to improvise and experiment with percussion in a multitude of ways. Here, Ed shares some of what he has learned along the way, and discusses his first solo album, his work with the Repercussion Unit, and the role of the percussionist and of electronics in music. (read more)

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Throughout the history of drumming there have been a few gigs that have made a special impact on the music and drumming communities. Playing with the likes of Miles Davis, Sting, Steely Dan, Chick Corea, Weather Report, or John Scofield has automatically entered the drummers into a respected elite. But in some respects, playing with Frank Zappa has inspired even greater awe among drummers, and carried a special mystique that stems from the leader's demanding reputation and his penchant for over-the-top musical complexity. (read more)

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Joe Travers believes in destiny. He was born into a family of drummers. His grandfather, father, uncle, and cousins all played. His drumming DNA was set in motion at an early age when his father bought him his first kit at age four. It wasn't until his early teens that he began taking drumming more seriously. (read more)

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