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DrummerTalk.org Now Has Classifieds!

April 2, 2008 in Books/Mags/Web, News by Dave Kropf

Got used gear to sell? Looking for a certain cymbal, or snare drum? Head on over to our brand, spankin’ new Drummer Talk Classifieds! It’s free to browse (guests welcome) and it’s free to list items (you just need to be registered boards member)classifieds button

Enjoy!

Velvet Revolver Outs Lead Singer

April 2, 2008 in Artists, News by Dave Kropf

Source: MTV.com

There has been an online feud for a few weeks between Velvet Revolver’s Matt Sorum and lead singer (and Stone Temple Pilot front man) Scott Weiland tat stemmed from an altercation during a gig in Glasgow, Scotland.

It appears now that this was the beginning of the end as VR has officially offed the vocalist. Sorum wrote on his blog:

“[We] had a little band turmoil onstage, as you probably all could tell,” he wrote. “Being in a band is a lot like being in a relationship. Sometimes, you just don’t get along. I guess there has been more turmoil lately, with the cancellations and all. It has been frustrating; I am not going to lie. My career and life in rock and roll has come with its ups and downs. Unfortunately, some people in this business don’t realize how great of a life they have. Touring the world, meeting great people, and fans all over the world — and just playing music for a living. I feel truly blessed. But sometimes the road can be draining for some.

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Bob Gatzen on Tom Tuning

April 2, 2008 in Education, Tips/Hints/DIY, Videos by Dave Kropf

One last Bob Gatzen video. Here, he offers his tips on tuning up toms.

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