Drummers on Drumming

Joe Lana Jr., known as The Cowboy Drummer, is a hilarious social media sensation and an active drummer for Dropout Kings. He shares the transformative impact of iconic albums like Disturbed's 'The Sickness' and Linkin Park's 'Hybrid Theory' on his journey. Joe reminisces about nostalgic moments tied to Limp Bizkit’s 'Chocolate Starfish,' highlighting drummer John Otto's influence. He also discusses the vibrant world of trap metal and reflects on the emotional depth of Counting Crows, showcasing how music fosters connection and community.

This week’s guest is Elias Mallin. Elias is one of my newest favorite people and this chat was fun. He warned me that he’d have a lot of controversial takes and I certainly was not disappointed. Elias is one of THE go-to drummers in LA with a resume that includes Kesha, Filter, Noah Cyrus, Kill Hannah, Hollywood Undead, Julia Michaels, Fear and the Nervous System, and so many more. This chat felt like I was just shooting the sh$t with an old friend and I hope you enjoy the 5 records that helped shaped Elias Mallin into the drummer he is today.---Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today!🎯 Click here to order now!Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.ELIAS' BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻-Album - …And Justice For AllArtist - MetallicaRelease Year - 1988Key Track(s) - All of themDrummer - Lars Ulrich-Album - aenemaArtist - ToolRelease Year - 1996Key Track(s) - All of themDrummer - Danny Carey-Album - White PonyArtist - The DeftonesRelease Year - 2000Key Track(s) - Digital Bath, PassengerDrummer - Abe Cunningham-Album - Live And LoudArtist - Ozzy OsbourneRelease Year - 1993Key Track(s) - Shot in the Dark, Crazy Train, Bark at the MoonDrummer - Randy Castillo-Album - Under the Table and DreamingArtist - Dave Mathews BandRelease Year - 1994Key Track(s) - Ants Marching, SatelliteDrummer - Carter BeaufordFor more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest is Tim Carman. Tim international touring musician, session drummer, educator, and published author with both Alfred Music and Hudson Music. He’s released 5 books and we talk about all of them at the end of our chat. Tim currently records and tours extensively with GA-20, a three-time Billboard #1 blues trio as well as leading two of his own projects: Tim Carman & The Street 45s—a world-groove inspired funk band—and the Tim Carman Trio—a vintage organ jazz trio. He loves to shuffle and I loved this chat. Big shoutout to Zack from the podcast Working Drummer for connecting Tim and me. This was a fun one with excellent choices and one of my favorite honorable mentions in this shows history. So I hope you enjoy the 5 records that shaped Tim Carmen into the drummer he is today. Cheers!---Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today!🎯 Click here to order now!Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.TIM'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻-Album - The Colour and the ShapeArtist - Foo FightersRelease Year - 1997Key Track(s) - All ("Hey, Johnny Park!")Drummer - Dave Grohl-Album - Cracklin'Artist - Roy Haynes with Booker ErvinRelease Year - 1963Key Track(s) - ScoochieDrummer - Roy Haynes-Album - Funkify Your Life: The Meters AnthologyArtist - The MetersRelease Year - 1995Key Track(s) - Live Wire, Yea You're Right, Pungee, Cissy StrutDrummer - Zigaboo Modeliste-Album - The Capitol Vaults Jazz Series: Big John PattonArtist - Big John PattonRelease Year - 2011Key Track(s) - The Silver Meter, Spiffy Diffy, String BeanDrummer - Ben Dixon (First two tracks), Clifford Jarvis (String Bean)-Album - Natural BoogieArtist - Hound Dog TaylorRelease Year - 1974Key Track(s) - See Me In the EveningDrummer - Ted HarveyFor more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest is Johnny Kelly. Johnny is mostly known for his tenure as the drummer for Type O Negative, but his full resume includes Quiet Riot, Danzig, Silvertomb, A Pale Horse Named Death, Kill Devil Kill, and his latest endeavor, Eye Am. Johnny is a hell of a hard-hitting player, but his awareness of dynamics and the development of a theme while crafting parts is the reason he’s in the third decade of a very fruitful career. I hope you enjoy the 5 records that shaped Johnny Kelly into the drummer he is today. Cheers---Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today!🎯 Click here to order now!Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.JOHNNY'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻-Album - Physical GraffitiArtist - Led ZeppelinRelease Year - 1975Key Track(s) - In My Time of Dying, Kashmir, Ten Years GoneDrummer - John Bonham-Album - SabotageArtist - Black SabbathRelease Year - 1975Key Track(s) - The Writ, MegalomaniaDrummer - Bill Ward-Album - BBC SessionsArtist - Led ZeppelinRelease Year - 1997Key Track(s) - Since I’ve Been Loving You, Thank YouDrummer - John Bonham-Album - Motley CrueArtist - Motley CrueRelease Year - 1994Key Track(s) - Power To The Music, Till Death Do Us PartDrummer - Tommy Lee-Album - Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club BandArtist - BeatlesRelease Year - 1967Key Track(s) - Lovely Rita, A Day In The LifeDrummer - Ringo StarFor more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest is Tina Raymond. Tina is an accomplished drummer, composer, bandleader, and educator based in Los Angeles, CA and is the director of Jazz Studies at California State University Northridge. She presented globally and her teaching credits include Los Angeles City College, The Herbie Hancock Institute, University of Michigan, Bard College and Idyllwild Arts. She’s toured all over the world as a both a leader and sideman. Her upcoming releases include “Divinations” featuring 6 of her own compositions  and Rachel Eckroth’s Live at Sam First. She’s incredibly talented and an expert at relaying information in a fun way. I really hope you learn something from this one; she goes over A LOT. I hope you enjoy the 5 records that shaped Tina Raymond into the drummer she is today. Cheers! ---Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today!🎯 Click here to order now!Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.TINA'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻-Album - Everybody Digs Bill EvansArtist - Bill EvansRelease Year - 1959Key Track(s) - MinorityDrummer - Philly Joe Jones-Album - Live at The PershingArtist - Ahmad JamalRelease Year - 1959Key Track(s) Surrey With The Fringe On Top, PoincianaDrummerVernel Fournier-Album - When the Pawn…Artist - Fiona AppleRelease Year - 1999Key Track(s) - Limp, Fast As You CanDrummer - Matt Chamberlain, Butch Norton, Jim Keltner-Album - Art Pepper + ElevenArtist - Art PepperRelease Year - 1960Key Track(s) - Move, Groovin’ HighDrummer - Mel Lewis-Album - Soul StationArtist - Hank MobleyRelease Year - 1960Key Track(s) - This I Dig of YouDrummer - Art BlakeyFor more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest is Bosh Rothman. Bosh is an LA based drummer who’s played with Kills Birds, Living Things, Blondshell, Kim Gordon, Courtney Love, Marissa Nadler, Alison Mosshart and many more. I was first turned on to Bosh when I subbed for the main live drummer of the band, Blondshell this past January / February. And, while Bosh doesn’t normally tour with Blondshell, he recorded the drums on her debut record and it was really fun to learn his parts. The record kicks ass btw. Ever since that tour, I’ve wanted to get Bosh on the show so we finally made it happen…and I’m grateful we did! I hope you enjoy the 5 records that shaped Bosh Rothman into the drummer he is today. Cheers!---Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today!🎯 Click here to order now!Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.BOSH'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻-Album - Lōc-ed After DarkArtist - Tone LocRelease Year - 1989Key Track(s) - Wild thing-Album - Appetite For DestructionArtist - Guns N’ RosesRelease Year - 1987Key Track(s)Welcome to the jungleDrummer - Steven Adler-Album - White AlbumArtist - The BeatlesRelease Year - 1968Key Track(s) - All!Drummer - Ringo Starr/Paul McCartney-Album - The DoorsArtist - The DoorsRelease Year - 1967Key Track(s) - Break On ThroughDrummer - John Densmore-Album - Plastic Ono bandArtist - John LennonRelease Year - 1971Key Track(s) - Well Well WellDrummer - Ringo StarrFor more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest is the one…the only Stanton Moore. Stanton is a GRAMMY award-winning drummer, educator and performer born and raised in New Orleans. His pride for his hometown is pretty unmatched.  In the early ‘90s, Moore helped found the New Orleans-based essential funk band Galactic who continue to amass a worldwide audience via recording and touring globally. The band has averaged 100 shows a year for the last 25 years. Moore launched his solo career in 1998. He has 8 records under his own name. In 2022 Moore started a new project with Grammy award winning guitarist and producer Eric Krasno. The Krasno / Moore Project’s current record is “Book of Queens”.Throughout his 25 year career, Moore has played and or recorded with a diverse group of artists including Maceo Parker, Joss Stone, Irma Thomas, Leo Nocentelli and George Porter (of the Meters),Tom Morello (of Rage Against the Machine), Corrosion of Conformity, Donald Harrison Jr., Nicholas Payton, Trombone Shorty, Skerik, Charlie Hunter, Robert Walter, Will Bernard, Ivan Neville, Anders Osborne and the Preservation Hall Jazz Band and Les Claypool (Primus) to name a few.With a bachelor’s degree in music and business from Loyola University, Moore stays involved in education by constantly presenting clinics and teaching master classes and private lessons all over the world. He has released two books and three video projects. His book Groove Alchemy was picked by Modern Drummer as one of the top 25 instructional drum books of all time. To continue with his passion for teaching and to become more closely connected with his students, he recently launched his own online drum academy, StantonMooreDrumAcademy.com. He’s the man and this is one for the books. I hope you enjoy the 5 records that shaped Stanton Moore into the drummer he is today. Cheers!---Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today!🎯 Click here to order now!Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.STANTON'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻-Album - Live at BirdlandArtist - John ColtraneKey Track(s) - Afro BlueDrummer - Elvin Jones-Album - 20 Greatest hitsArtist - James BrownKey Track(s) - AllDrummer - Melvin Parker, Jabo Starks, Clyde Stubblefield-Album - Look a Py PyArtist - The MetersKey Track(s) - AllDrummer - Zigaboo Modeliste-Album - Physical GraffitiArtist - Led ZeppelinKey Track(s) - AllDrummer - John Bonham-Album - Crawfish FiestaArtist - Professor LonghairKey Track(s) - AllDrummer - Johnny VidacovichFor more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest is Rich Redmond. Rich has been the touring and recording drummer with multi platinum country rocker Jason Aldean for nearly two decades. He has recorded 31 #1 radio hits and plays to millions of fans per year in iconic venues across the globe. Rich has also worked with artists such as Kelly Clarkson, Carrie Underwood, Ludacris, Bryan Adams, Bob Seger, Chris Cornell, Miranda Lambert, Eric Church, Keith Urban, Luke Bryan and many more. Rich is also a busy educator, speaker, author and actor. www.richredmond.com. But before that, I hope you enjoy the 5 (actually six) records that helped shape Rich Redmond into the player he is today. Cheers !---Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today!🎯 Click here to order now!Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.RICH'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻-Album - WinelightArtist - Grover Washington Jr. (Featuring Bill Withers)Release Year - 1980Key Track(s) - "Just The Two Of Us"Drummer - Steve Gadd, Ralph MacDonald (also writer)-Album - ForeignerArtist - ForeignerRelease Year - 1977Key Track(s) - "Feels Like The First Time" and "Double Vision"Drummer - Dennis Elliott-Album - Outlandos D'AmourArtist - The PoliceRelease Year - 1978Key Track(s) - "So Lonely", "Born in the 50's", "Can't Stand Losing You"Drummer - Stewart Copeland-Album - The Power StationArtist - The Power StationRelease Year - 1985Key Track(s) - "Bang A Gong" and "Some Like It Hot"Drummer - Tony Thompson-Album - "Scarecrow" 1985 and "The Lonesome Jubilee" 1987Artist - John MellencampRelease Year - 1985 and 1987Key Track(s) - "Small Town" and "Lonely Ol' Night" 1985 and "Check it Out" and "Hard Times For An Honest Man" 1987Drummer -Kenny Aronoff For more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest is Curt Bisquera, AKA Kirkee B. He’s played with so many great artists, such as Elton John, Mick Jagger, Tom Petty, Sarah Mclaughlin, Lana Del Ray, and Johnny Cash, and that’s just the tip of the iceberg. His pocket is deeeeeep, and his stories are endless. This episode is Kirkee B’s SECOND appearance on the show; I had him on a few years back to discuss five defining moments in his recording career, but this time he discusses the five records that helped shape him to be one of the GO-TO sessions players in LA. I love him. He’s so fun. I hope you enjoy my chat with the one and only Curt Bisquera.---Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today!🎯 Click here to order now!Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.KIRKEE B'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻-Album - YellowjacketsArtist - YellowjacketsRelease Year - 1981Key Track(s) - Matinee IdolDrummer - Ricky Lawson-Performance - Live at DisneylandArtist - Buddy RichRelease Year - 1976Drummer - Buddy Rich-Album - What Time Is It?Artist - The TimeRelease Year - 1982Key Track(s) - The WalkDrummer - Morris Day-Album - TOTO IVArtist - TOTORelease Year - 1982Key Track(s) - Waiting For Your LoveDrummer - Jeff PorcaroAlbum - Group SexArtist - Circle JerksRelease Year - 1981Key Track(s) - Red TapeDrummer - Lucky LeherFor more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week’s guest is Noah Hecht - a Brooklyn-based drummer / instructor who proudly studied under Billy Hart at Oberlin Conservatory of Music and College. He’s worked with Purr, Yeasayer, Eleanor Friedberger, Man Forever, Porches, Cassandra Jenkins and many more. If I were to state a through line for this chat, it’s that Noah is obsessed with placement and its relationship with time. You’ll see what I mean 😊 BYEEE!Noah’s Teacher - Marivaldo Limahttps://www.instagram.com/marivaldolima/2 Part Documentary - Maracatu Nação Estrela Brilhante (it’s in Portuguese, but used those CC’s)https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=bU0L6HHSpc8https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=UIMORU9ao1o---Get Your Copy of the Drummers on Drumming Book Today!🎯 Click here to order now!Drummers on Drumming (the book) takes you inside the stories, records, and moments that shaped some of the world’s greatest drummers. Built on the Big Fat Five format of digging into top influences, it’s packed with candid interviews and personal insights. Whether you’re just starting out or have been playing for years, this book is here to inspire you to sharpen your skills and find your own voice behind the kit.NOAH'S BIG FAT FIVE 👇🏻-Album - On The BeachArtist - Neil YoungRelease Year - 1974Key Track(s) - Revolution BluesDrummer - Levon Helm-Album - A Love SupremeArtist - John ColtraneRelease Year - 1965Key Track(s) - AcknowledgementDrummer - Elvin Jones-Album - Billy Hart QuartetArtist - Billy HartRelease Year - 2006Key Track(s) - NeonDrummer - Billy Hart-Album - Maracatu Nação Estrela BrilhanteArtist - Maracatu Nação Estrela BrilhanteRelease Year - 2002Key Track(s) - Cheguei Meu Povo-Album - VoodooArtist - D'AngeloRelease Year - 2000Key Track(s) - The RootDrummer - QuestloveFor more information on Big Fat Snare Drum, check out www.bigfatsnaredrum.com and follow us on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices