Steely Dan’s “Aja”: Eight Minutes of Genius
This Steely Dan masterpiece hits all the right notes. Let’s “deconstruct” it and see why.
Marvin Gaye In the 60s: Drumming, Dreaming
We know Marvin Gaye for his soulful vocals and fearless songwriting. But there was a time when he was one fantastic session drummer.
A Magic Ingredient to the Beatles? Ringo!
It’s hard to pinpoint just why the music of the Beatles always felt so good. Drummer Joe Bellia breaks it down to one word: Ringo!
What Is It About That “Ringo” Dude…?
On our YouTube channel, we break down the very specific “magic ingredients” to Ringo’s drumming style. He’s one of a kind.
Get the Funk Out of Here: The Most Sampled Drum Track of all Time
The Winstons never made a dime off of this funky groove. So we’ll pay them some respect by highlighting 10 songs, including tracks from Oasis, Salt-N-Pepa and Nine Inch Nails, that owe them a debt.