Dave Beyer

Dave is currently playing with Melissa Etheridge. I was lucky enough to have studied with him for over a year. A full length interview with him can be found in the June '96 issue of Modern Drummer.

Tris Imboden

I met Tris in NYC while doing a clinic. It was pretty cool, I got to set up his drums. Tris has played with Kenny Loggins, Crosby, Stills & Nash, Al Jarreau and Cecilia & The Wild Clams. He is currently playing with Chicago. He is on the cover of the December '95 issue of Modern Drummer.

Gregg Bissonette

Greg has played with Maynard Ferguson, David Lee Roth, Tania Maria, Gino Vinelli, Frank Gambale, and Joe Satriani, to name a few. I was able to hook up with him one time in a group lesson. He is also on the cover of the April '91 issue of Modern Drummer.

Alex Acuna

His real name is Alejandro Neciosup Acuna, whew.... I saw Alex do a clinic and met up with him after the show. Alex has performed with such artists as Weather Report, George Lucas (Films), Al Jarreau, Larry Carlton and Andrae Crouch, Lee Ritenour, Paul McCartney, Jonie Mitchell, U2, Placido Domingo, Chick Corea, Wayne Shorter, Joe Zawinul, Lyle Mays, John Patitucci and the Yellowjackets. He is also on the cover of the October '90 issue of Modern Drummer.

Chad Wackerman

I love the way Chad plays. He has played on over 17 Frank Zappa records, 6 Allan Holdsworth records, and gigs with Andy Summers, Steve Vai, Ed Mann, Barbra Streisand, Tom Grant, Albert Lee, as well as producing his own two albums. Get this, he was 21 when he played with Zappa. Killer Chops. He is also on the cover of the December 88' issue of Modern Drummer.

Dennis Chambers

Dennis has a pocket so big, that he needs new pants. He is one of my favorites. Recently he has played with John McLaughlin and Steely Dan. He has also played with John Scofield, Leni Stern, the Brecker Brothers, and George Clinton and P-Funk. I ran into him at the Pro Drum Shop in L.A. He is on the cover of the May 96' issue of Modern Drummer.

Troy Luccketta

Troy has been, and is currently, playing with Tesla. He was in the audience at a show I was attending. He was real cool and we talked shop for a little bit.