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Percussion Discussion Podcast

Matty Roberts - Percussion Discussion

An interview series featuring some of the finest drummers and percussionists from across the globe, you can listen to over 100 guests so far from Steve Gadd, Bernard Purdie and Simon Phillips through to Chad Smith, Nicko McBrain and Tommy Aldridge.

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53:41

Donavan Hepburn - Jeff Lynne's ELO / Take That /...

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2025/02/01

Percussion Discussion Podcast - Episode 154 - Donavan Hepburn. Joining me today is Drummer, Programmer, Musical Director and Tutor Donavan Hepburn. Donavan already has a glittering career under his belt having recorded or toured with the likes of Mis-Teeq, Lemar, Adele, Ms Dynamite and many more his current gigs are with Take That, Gary Barlow and Jeff Lynne's ELO! Huge gigs! Join Donavan and myself as we pick through some of his remarakable career so far, including ho...

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82:04

Elliott Henshaw - Leo Sayer, Tony Hadley, Tony...

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2025/01/18

Joining me today is Elliott Henshaw. Elliott is one of the most in demand drummers in the UK, he has performed with many household names such as Tony Christie, Leo Sayer, Tony Hadley and over 20 West End Shows. Join myself and Elliott as we pick through his amazing career so far, we of course talk about his early days through to his first big gig playing drums for Andy Prior's amazing big band, at this time Andy was a huge name in the UK eventually landing his own TV Show. We t...

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52:04

Andy Gangadeen - Chase & Status, Jeff Beck, The Spice...

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2025/01/04

Joining me today is Andy Gangadeen. Andy Gangadeen is one of the original and leading Hybrid drummers in the world today, effortlessly fusing together acoustic and electronic drums creating grooves and sounds beyond the wildest dreams of your average drummer! Andy has honed both his immense drumming skills and technical knowledge since late 80's playing for the likes of Lisa Stansfield, Massive Attack, Duran Duran, The Spice Girls, Jeff Beck, The Bays and the huge English Drum &...

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55:22

Toby Davies & JJ Wheeler - Trinity Rock & Pop

Percussion Discussion Podcast ·

2024/12/21

Here we are with the final episode of 2024. Firstly, huge thanks to everybody that has watched, listened, shared, commented or contributed this far, i really appreciate the support. Todays episode focuses on drum education, there are quite a few options to choose from when thinking of either teaching or taking drum exams, my personal favourite and definetely one of the market leaders is Trinity Rock & Pop, i have been teaching this Syllabus for many years now and it is always me...

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64:06

Bernard Purdie - Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin,...

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2024/12/07

Firmly back in the legends lounge for our landmark 150th Episode with none other than Bernard ' Pretty' Purdie. Bernard is without doubt one of the most legendary names in drumming! he has played on over 4000 album and worked with such incredible artists as Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, James Brown, Miles davies, Hall & Oates, BB King, Cat Stevens, Tom Jones, The Rolling Stones and 100's more! Bernard joins me straight ater receiving his richly deserved lifetime achievment award ...

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29:42

Scott Travis - Judas Priest

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2024/11/23

Joining me today is Scott Travis. Since 1989 Scott Travis has been the powerhouse drummer for British heavy metal legends - Judas Priest. Join Scott and myself as we have a brief chat about drums, Judas Priest and the current Invincible Shield Tour. Scott tells us as he is almost at the very end of an extensive US tour in support of the stunning new Priest album The Invincible Shield how the fatigue is setting in and how the band are looking forward to a few months off to recover af...

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51:27

Joey Waronker - Roger Waters, REM, Atoms for Peace,...

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2024/11/09

Joining me today is American drummer and producer Joey Waronker. Joey has played for some legendary names througout his career so far including Beck, R.E.M. Roger Waters, the supergroup Atoms For Peace featuring Flea from The Red Hot Chili Peppers and Thom Yorke from Radiohead. Paul McCartney, Norah Jones, Leonard Cohen and many more! Join us as we pick through Joeys' spectacular career so far including a large chunk about Roger Waters and a very long time on the road and how this a...

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Ged Lynch - Peter Gabriel / Clannad / Black Grape /...

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2024/10/26

Beyond thrilled to welcome an incredible musician and a good friend of mine to Percussion Discussion Podcast - Ged Lynch. Ged has a remarkable list of household names on his CV including the likes of Peter Gabriel, Black Grape, Clannad, Tom Jones, Hanson, Electronic, The Icicle Works, Michael Hutchence, Joe Strummer, David Silvian, Dr John, Natalie Imbruglia, Cat Stevens, Suggs, Birdy, Seth Lakeman, Chrissie Hynde......i mean, where do you start? At the beginning of course, in Geds ...

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33:07

John Macaluso - Linear Rock Drumming - United Sounds...

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2024/10/25

Im Joined by John Macaluso to calebrate the launch of his brand new book with Hudson Music - Linear Rock Drumming - United Sounds Of Seperation https://hudsonmusic.com/product/linear-rock-drumming/?wcacra=3123599 John who has an incredible CV of names that he has played for including ARK, Yngwie Malmsteen, TNT, James Labrie, Symphony X and many more talks through the concepts in his newly released book, explaining how the chapters are acompanied by videos of the examples played by John!&...

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Brian Tichy - Gene Simmons Band / Ozzy Osbourne /...

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2024/10/12

Percussion Discussion Episode 146 - Brian Tichy Joining me today is American hard rock drummer Btian Tichy. Brian has a glittering career so far having played for giants of the rock & metal world such as Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, Billy Idol, Foreigner and Sass Jordan. We talk through segments of his career including a large section on Pride & Glory, an incredible band that include Brian, Zakk Wylde and James Lomenzo, we talk about their iconic performance at Castle Don...

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53:58

Petr Cech - Legendary Goal Keeper - Chelsea / Arsenal...

Percussion Discussion Podcast ·

2024/09/27

Joining me today is legendary goalkeeper Petr Čech. Petr is arguably one of the finest if not the finest goal keeper in Premier Leaugue history. best know for his remarkable time at Chelsea FC from 2004 -- 2015, as well as stints with Sparta Prague, Arsenal, Rennes and of course his home country Czech Republic. Petr is also a huge fan of playing the drums, although he started a little later in life than some others he has really launched himself into it 100%. Petr explains how he fo...

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54:29

Kenny Aronoff - John Cougar Mellencamp, Sammy Hagar,...

Percussion Discussion Podcast ·

2024/09/14

Kenny Aronoff - Percussion Discussion - Episode 144 Firmly back in the legends lounge today with the legendary Kenny Aronoff! Kenny has the most incredible career under his belt having recorded and toured with some of the most remarkable bands and artistes on the planet, including - John Fogerty, The Smashing Pumpkins, Jon Bon Jovi, Meatloaf, Willie Nelson, Jerry Lee Lewis, Joe Cocker and so many more. Join Kenny and myself as we talk about so many amazing subjects, including h...

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62:57

Karl Brazil - Robbie Williams, James Blunt, King...

Percussion Discussion Podcast ·

2024/08/31

Percussion Discussion Episode 143 - Karl Brazil Joining me today is Karl Brazil.Karl is without doubt one of the leading drummers in the Uk, he has played for a hugely diverse list of bands and singers such as Feeder, Ed Sheeran, Elton John, Jason Mraz, One Direction, Westlife, James Morrison, Leona Lewis and of course Karl has been with James Blunt from his very early days and has been Robbie Williams drummer and Musical Director for a long time! Join Karl and myself as we ta...

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52:13

Graham Hopkins - Therapy? Tom Jones, The Frames, The...

Percussion Discussion Podcast ·

2024/08/19

Joining me today is the super talented Graham Hopkins. Graham has played for some remarkable bands and artistes throughout his amazing career so far including 6 years with Northern Irish alternative rockers Therapy? Tom Jones, The Frames, The Swell Season, Glen Hansard, Snow Patrol, Dolores O'Riordan and Rosanne Cash. Join us as we have a good old natter about Graham's career so far and day to day stuff. We talk about his passion for recording in his own studio with vintage audio eq...

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51:21

Steve "Smiley" Barnard - Mike Peters & The Alarm /...

Percussion Discussion Podcast ·

2024/08/03

Joining me today is Steve "Smiley" Barnard. Steve is one of the most respected and liked guys in the business, he has an incredibly succesful career so far having toured and recorded with the likes of Robbie Williams, Joe Strummer and The Mescaleros, The Mock Turtles, Holy Holy, Hard Fi, Lily Allen, Billy Bragg, Newton Faulkner as well his regular gigs with Mike Peters and The Alarm and Archive. Join Steve and myself as we have a fascinating chat about his career, not so much focuss...

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52:06

Pat Garvey - Ozric Tentacles - Noel Redding, James,...

Percussion Discussion Podcast ·

2024/07/20

Joining me today is Pat garvey. Pat is a hugely talented drummer and educator, he has a very impressive CV including Noel Redding (Jimi Hendrix) Lonely Robot, Tim Booth, James and is a member of the instrumental (progressive tinged) Ozric Tentacles. Somehow, alongside his hectic playing schedule Pat has managed to fit in a whole other career as one of the finest educators in the UK. He is the Principal Lecturer at BIMM music institute in Brighton and has made 100 of contributions to...

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60:47

Tony TC Coleman - BB King, Albert Collins, Etta...

Percussion Discussion Podcast ·

2024/06/30

Joining me today is Tony TC Coleman. Tony has had a remarkable career so far playing with some of the finest Blues artists on earth including Otis Clay, Bobby Blue Bland, Albert King, Etta James, Buddy and of course 25 years with the late and legendary BB King! Join TC and myself as we pick through his incredible career so far, from his very early start to drumming..... TC tells us he was not a fan of the Blues ironically! We talk about his beautiful playing style and how BB King mo...

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67:29

David Ruffy - Ruts DC / The Waterboys / Sinead...

Percussion Discussion Podcast ·

2024/06/15

David Ruffy - Percussion Discussion - Episode 138 Joining me today is founding member and drummer of The Ruts (knowun as Ruts DC these days. Join Ruffy and myself as we pick through his amazing career starting with all the bands in Pre Ruts, this explains why they werent your everyday Punk band. We also talk about his work with some of the biggest artists in the 80's and 90's including Prefab Sprout, The Waterboys, Aztec Camera, Karl Wallinger, Kirsty MacColl and Sinead O'conno...

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65:04

Vinny Appice - Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven and Hell,...

Percussion Discussion Podcast ·

2024/06/01

Firmly back in the Legends Lounge today with Vinny Appice! Vinny has played on some of the most iconic heavy rock albums of the 1980's with Black Sabbath and Dio. Join Vinny and myself as we talk about his incredibe career so far. We talk about his early days at home and how his older brother Carmine was a huge influence on his playing. We of course talk about when he joined Sabbath halfway through a tour to replace Bill Ward on very little rehearsal, well, not with the ba...

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Jared Falk - Drumeo founder and CEO

Percussion Discussion Podcast ·

2024/05/18

Joining me today is CEO and founder of Drumeo Jared Falk. Im quite certain that everyone watching or listening to this will know what Drumeo is and without doubt will have seen some of the remarkable content that they deliver time and time again, not just remarkable content, but filmed with the finest video and audio you could ever wish to see! Join Jared and myself as we chat all about Drumeo, from its humble beginnings from Jared's basement (this was pre Drumeo) through to the glo...

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