Percussion Discussion Podcast
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.
Episodes
174 episodes
Jay Weinberg - Slipknot/Sucidal Tendencies/Infectious Grooves/ Bruce Springsteen
Joining me today is Jay Weinberg. Jay is best know as the drummer in Slipknot from from 2014 to 2023 replacing the late great Joey Jordison, he also filled in for his father Max Weinberg for a tour with Bruce Springsteen ...
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Emma Taylor - Sounds_Like_Emma / Social media drum lessons!
March 8th 2025 is international womens day, so i thought we should celebrate all the wonderful lady drummers and percussionists from around the globe with a fabulous conversation with Emma Taylor. You must have have been ...
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Spike T Smith - Morrissey, Memoriam, New York Dolls, Killing Joke, Sham 69 etc......
Joining me today is Spike T Smith. Originally from Holyhead in North Wales, Spike has a formidable CV with some of the biggest names from the Punk/Alternative genre appearing on including Morrissey, The Damned, The New York Dolls, K...
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1:00:27
Chris Maas - Sting/Mumford & Sons/sessions
Joining me today is Chris Maas. Chris was born and bred in Luxembourg, he came over to the UK in 2006 to continue his musical studies and to further his career, he has since played for/collabarated with The Pierces, Maggi...
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Donavan Hepburn - Jeff Lynne's ELO / Take That / Gary Barlow / Session Musician
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 ...
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Elliott Henshaw - Leo Sayer, Tony Hadley, Tony Christie, West End Shows, Elliott Henshaw Band, Sessions
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 my...
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Andy Gangadeen - Chase & Status, Jeff Beck, The Spice Girls, Duran Duran, Massive Attack, Lisa Stansfield
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 dre...
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Toby Davies & JJ Wheeler - Trinity Rock & Pop
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 educa...
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Bernard Purdie - Steely Dan, Aretha Franklin, Drumming Legend!
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 ...
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Scott Travis - Judas Priest
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 ...
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Joey Waronker - Roger Waters, REM, Atoms for Peace, Norah Jones etc......
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 H...
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Ged Lynch - Peter Gabriel / Clannad / Black Grape / Joe Strummer etc....
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, Cla...
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John Macaluso - Linear Rock Drumming - United Sounds Of Seperation - Book Launch
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 h...
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Brian Tichy - Gene Simmons Band / Ozzy Osbourne / Whitesnake / Foreigner / Billy Idol
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...
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Petr Cech - Legendary Goal Keeper - Chelsea / Arsenal / Rennes and Drummer!
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 w...
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Kenny Aronoff - John Cougar Mellencamp, Sammy Hagar, Joe satriani, Willie Nelson, John Fogerty, Meatloaf, Jon Bon Jovi....session great!
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 ...
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Karl Brazil - Robbie Williams, James Blunt, King Herd, Feeder
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 Sh...
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Graham Hopkins - Therapy? Tom Jones, The Frames, The Swell Season, Glen Hansard, Snow Patrol, Dolores O'Riordan and Rosanne Cash.
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 ...
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Steve "Smiley" Barnard - Mike Peters & The Alarm / Archive / Robbie Williams / Joe Strummer and the Mescaleros plus many more....
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 ...
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Pat Garvey - Ozric Tentacles - Noel Redding, James, Tim Booth, Lonely Robot
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...
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Tony TC Coleman - BB King, Albert Collins, Etta James, Albert King
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 t...
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David Ruffy - Ruts DC / The Waterboys / Sinead O'connor / Kirsty Macoll / Aztec Camera / Prefab Sprout
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...
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Vinny Appice - Black Sabbath, Dio, Heaven and Hell, Last in Line
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 ca...
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