Live From My Drum Room! ™

John DeChristopher
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Live From My Drum Room is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry friends, drawing from John's five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, it's a peek behind the curtain that only John can offer. And no drummers harmed on any show! Visit livefrommydrumroom.com for upcoming episodes, Merch and more! Leave a comment and write a review! All shows are live streamed and available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom, and all podcast platforms. Please subscribe and remember, No Drummers Harmed On Any Show! Email: livefrommydrumroom@gmail.com. 

  1. 12/31/2025

    E254: Drum Legends Steve Gadd, Rick Marotta, Jim Keltner & Dave Mattacks!

    Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Wrapping up 2025 on a high note, thanks to my friends and drumming heroes Steve Gadd, Rick Marotta, Jim Keltner & Dave Mattacks! These guys have recorded some of the greatest music in history. Some hilarious and touching moments sharing stories of how they met, recording sessions and how much they love and respect each other. So come along for the ride for a truly memorable show and please subscribe. The audio podcast is available on all platforms.  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

    1h 59m

  2. 12/23/2025

    E253: Legendary Wall Of Sound & Wrecking Crew Keyboardist, Don Randi! Part 2

    Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Part 2 of my conversation with legendary Phil Spector's Wall Of Sound band and Wrecking Crew keyboardist, Don Randi. We continue our conversation about Don’s work with the Beach Boys, also Sonny & Cher, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, The Jackson 5, Diana Ross and much more! So come along for the ride, and thanks for watching and listening. Please subscribe and visit livefrommydrum.com for all the latest news. Be sure to check out Part 1: https://youtu.be/aZj-c3rST80?si=xz1rY2LVMkI4Rbet To order Don's autobiography "You've Heard These Hands" https://store.wreckingcrewfilm.com/pr... or wherever you buy books!  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

    1h 9m

  3. 12/15/2025

    E252: Legendary Wall Of Sound & Wrecking Crew Keyboardist Don Randi! Part 1

    Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Don Randi is a living legend and keyboardist known for his work with Phil Spector's Wall of Sound Band and The Wrecking Crew. In Part 1 of this exclusive interview, we explore Don's incredible career, including some of his iconic tracks from The Ronettes, The Crystals, Nancy Sinatra, Linda Ronstadt/Stone Poneys, Beach Boys and much more! So come along for the ride for this insightful conversation. Thanks for watching and listening and please subscribe! Part 2 drops Dec 23rd!  To order Don's autobiography "You've Heard These Hands" https://store.wreckingcrewfilm.com/products/youve-heard-these-hands-by-don-randi or wherever you buy your books.  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

    1h 5m

  4. 12/08/2025

    E251: Legendary Drummer, Composer & Producer, Rick Marotta! Part 2

    Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com In Part 2 of my conversation with legendary drummer, composer and producer Rick Marotta, we talk about the recent Warren Zevon tribute Rick performed at, his rekindled passion for the drums, current projects and much more. So come along for the ride for Part 2 of Rick Marotta. Thanks for watching and listening! Be sure to check out Part 1 and please subscribe!  https://youtu.be/2MrL7rNE-Cw?si=2MnTFXxirabjtvcQ  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

    51 min

  5. 12/02/2025

    E250: Legendary Drummer, Composer & Producer, Rick Marotta! Part 1

    Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is my good friend and returning champion, Rick Marotta. Rick was one of my very first guests and has appeared on LFMDR more than anyone else. Besides being a prolific session drummer, he’s also an accomplished composer and producer. In Part 1, we do a deep dive into some of Rick’s classic recordings "She's A Burglar" and "Solar Strut" and much more! So come along for the ride for Part 1 and watch for Part 2 on Dec 8th! Thanks for watching and listening and please subscribe!  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

    54 min

  6. 11/20/2025

    E249: Industry Insider Colin Schofield Shares Stories From Zildjian, Premier and More!

    Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is music industry legend, Colin Schofield. Colin’s 40 plus years in the music industry includes senior management and Vice President positions at Premier Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Gretsch Drums and currently Jody Jazz Mouthpieces. In this episode we discuss Colin’s long and successful career, the artists he signed and worked with at Premier and Zildjian, and many hilarious stories. So come along for the ride and please subscribe!  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

    1h 56m

  7. 11/05/2025

    E248: Live From My Drum Room With Benny Greb!

    Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is drummer and recording artist extraordinaire, composer and educator, Benny Greb! Benny was one of my guests on E227, tribute to our friend Ralph Angelillo, founder of the Montreal Drum Festival. https://youtu.be/Wy769Hne1E4?si=jL9Y4wu1C9b0O6Vg Benny exploded onto the global drum scene at Montreal Drum Fest in 2005, and has since evolved into one of the most important and influential drummers of his generation. We do a deep dive into several of Benny's many projects, and much more! So come along for the ride and please subscribe!   Visit Benny's website: https://bennygreb.de/ Drum Camp: https://bennygreb.de/drum-camp/    Benny Greb "Tricky" https://youtu.be/Os3QaAuxMe8?si=aCpxWD8hOi71AJih Benny Greb Brassband "Outtasite" https://youtu.be/T7rB3cmoVsU?si=no8KUU5oMD_0r0dP Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

    1h 33m

  8. 10/28/2025

    E247: PASIC50 Rundown With Joshua Simonds!

    Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com I'm joined by Joshua Simonds, Executive Director for the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) for a preview of PAS’ 50th PASIC Nov 12-15 in Indianapolis, IN. This year's PASIC is going to be epic, with an incredible lineup. I attended my first PASIC in 1985 in Los Angeles and have attended almost every PASIC since.  There's still time to attend this year's PASIC! Visit https://pas.org/pasic/  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe!  https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

    45 min
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Live From My Drum Room is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry friends, drawing from John's five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, it's a peek behind the curtain that only John can offer. And no drummers harmed on any show! Visit livefrommydrumroom.com for upcoming episodes, Merch and more! Leave a comment and write a review! All shows are live streamed and available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom, and all podcast platforms. Please subscribe and remember, No Drummers Harmed On Any Show! Email: livefrommydrumroom@gmail.com. 

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  • Creator
    John DeChristopher
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2025
  • Episodes
    256
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Live From My Drum Room! ™
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