The Modern Drummer Podcast Consequence Media

John’s guest is legendary drummer, singer, composer and producer, Omar Hakim! John and Omar talk about Omar’s long and prolific career, including becoming a professional touring drummer at 15 and how that prepared him for joining “Weather Report” in 1982 at 23 years old. His long history with legendary artist and producer, Nile Rodgers. Becoming an in-demand session player in the early 1980s including his work with David Bowie, Dire Straits, recording Sting’s first solo record after leaving the Police, “The Dream of the Blue Turtles” and being part of Sting’s band. John and Omar do a deep dive into some of Omar’s early sessions and Omar talks about his friends, Taylor Hawkins and Dave Grohl and performing and recording with the Foo Fighters, and his upcoming solo Rock record, “Come Out To Play” which he plans to release in 2023, and much much more! 


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John’s guest is legendary session drummer, Matt Chamberlain! Matt’s recording credits reads like a 'who’s who' of recording artists. He was voted #1 Studio Drummer in the Modern Drummer Readers Poll in 2016, 2019, and 2021. John and Matt do a deep dive into Matt’s long and stellar career, going back to studying with David Garibaldi and Murray Spivak, to his brief time at North Texas State and then joining Edie Brickell & New Bohemians in 1988. After moving to New York in 1991 to join the house band for "Saturday Night Live," Matt made the decision to focus on being a successful session musician and he hasn’t looked back. Through it all, Matt’s humor, humility, passion, expertise and love for all things drums and vintage gear comes shining through.  


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John’s guest is Paul Sexton, author of the Charlie Watts biography, “Charlie’s Good Tonight.” Paul discusses his history with Charlie and The Rolling Stones, going back to 1991, how the book came together, including the approval and endorsement from Charlie’s family and the participation of all the members of The Rolling Stones. The book is full of interviews and anecdotes from Charlie’s family and close friends and offers an insiders view of Charlie’s love for his family, his keen sense of humor, generosity and humility. John and Paul also share some of their personal memories of Charlie. "Charlie’s Good Tonight" is published by HarperCollins and available everywhere.


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John’s guest is legendary drummer, Danny Gottlieb! John and Danny do a deep dive into Danny’s long and productive career. Studying with his lifelong teacher and mentor, the great Joe Morello beginning at age 16. Studying with greats Mel Lewis and Gary Chester. Playing with Pat Metheny, Mahavishnu Orchestra, the Blues Brothers, Booker T & The MG’s, Gary Sinise’s Lt. Dan Band, teaching at the University of North Florida and Music Education. Danny discusses the importance of celebrating the great drummers who influenced him and shares insights from the masters he has studied with, and much more. This episode is a masterclass by a true master of the instrument! 


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John’s guest is Abe Cunningham of the Deftones. In this episode, Abe and John chat about a variety of subjects, including Abe’s drumming influences, forming the Deftones and building their huge following through hard work, touring, the band's songwriting and recording process, e-drums and hybrid drumming, and much more! Throughout it all, there’s no mistaking that Abe loves playing drums and is one of the coolest and most down to earth guys you’ll ever meet. Check out this episode! 


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John’s guest is the great Myron Grombacher, original drummer and a founding member of the Pat Benatar Band. Myron talks about growing up in Youngstown, Ohio, the Ohio music scene and his long history with guitar great, Neil Giraldo. Myron talks about his playing style and early influences, joining Rick Derringer’s band in the 1970s, along with Neil Giraldo, and his long and successful collaboration with Neil and Pat in the Pat Benatar band, including performing with them during their recent induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. John and Myron do a deep dive into Myron’s famous drum kits from the 1980s, which were some of the most visually creative and unique drum kits ever made, to his drum sound and approach to recording all those legendary Pat Benatar hit songs, and much more! 


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