Tagged: hip hop drummers
5 articles
Professional Drummers
Aaron Spears | Usher's drummer, and everyone's teacher
Aaron Spears defined modern R&B drumming with Usher and Ariana Grande, and taught a generation online. His playing, his DW kit, and his legacy.
Professional Drummers
Anderson .Paak | Singing from behind the kit
Anderson .Paak drums and sings at the same time, and won a Drumeo award for Silk Sonic. His playing, his Ludwig signature kit, and where to start.
Professional Drummers
Devon "Stixx" Taylor | From Atlanta church to the Super Bowl
Devon Stixx Taylor started drumming at two and has played for Usher, Justin Bieber and Mary J. Blige. His feel, his career, and his setup explained.
Professional Drummers
Questlove | The Roots' drummer who changed feel
Questlove drums for The Roots, runs the Tonight Show band and won an Oscar. His Dilla-inspired feel, his Ludwig and Zildjian setup, and where to start listening.
Professional Drummers
Tony Royster Jr. | The prodigy who kept going
Tony Royster Jr. was famous at eleven and has drummed for Jay-Z, Lenny Kravitz and Beyoncé since. His versatility, and his DW and Sabian rig explained.