Most people think a drummer is a background musician—basically just there to keep the beat for the singer and guitarist. But the drummer in a rock band is key to a band’s success. History has shown us ...

The Who's new drummer Scott Devours has issued a statement on Instagram following the news of his new role, and he's paying tribute to the legendary band's history int he process. Devours, who was ...

Although it’s not easy to replace a band member, these pop-punk bands have had to make the decision of finding new drummers. Each of them has faced this challenge at various points in their careers, ...

NPR's Rob Schmitz speaks with Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason about the band's epic album "Wish You Were Here" as it's reissued 50 years after its release.

The Who frontman Roger Daltrey abruptly stopped mid-song, tapped his earpiece and shook his head. “I’ll sing it any key you want, but I’ve got to be able to hear,” he said as he shot an accusatory ...

Former XTC drummer Terry Chambers is touring with his new band EXTC, playing songs from the XTC catalog. Chambers left XTC in 1982 primarily because guitarist Andy Partridge decided the band would no ...

When you close your eyes and think about classic rock bands, what comes to mind? We guess that you see some long-haired singer belting out lyrics back to back with a ...

Bang the drum slowly: Matt Cameron is leaving Pearl Jam after 27 years. The San Diego native announced Monday that he is departing from the famed Seattle band, which he joined in 1998. His decision ...

The Smiths drummer Mike Joyce has said he knows "the band can't reform" but would not be upset if his former bandmates joined ...

Bryan Keeling, best known for drumming with Shooter Jennings' The .357, died after a cancer battle, his brother revealed.

Ben&Ben drummer Jam Villanueva announced she will be leaving the folk-pop band next year. On Thursday, Dec. 11, a video was ...

"It's been an incredible journey," Cameron wrote in a statement on social media. Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron announced Monday that he has left the iconic rock band. "After 27 fantastic years, I ...