Modern Drummer Magazine

Modern Drummer is the world’s most widely read drum magazine, is dedicated entirely to the art of drumming and caters to the needs of amateur, semi-pro, and professional drummers. Every month MD features entertaining interviews with the world’s most popular drummers from all styles of music; interviews that delve into playing techniques, equipment, and musical concepts. The publication also reports on industry trends and activities, plus new drum products, publications, and recordings, and industry events. A roster of over 35 educational departments, authored by leaders in the field, offers readers practical playing tips and advice on topics that encompass all phases of drumming.

Modern Drummer Magazine

- INTRODUCTION -

A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER

KENNY ARONOFF • It’s Not About You!

EQUIPMENT

VIOLIN CONCERTO MARIMBA PERFORMANCE • Introduction & Rondo Capriccioso; Op. 28 (1870) by Camille Saint-Saëns

LOOKING BACK 1983 Up And Coming

June ’86 Kenny Aronoff

September ’91 1991: The Passion of Kenny Aronoff

November‘97 • Kenny Aronoff: Mr. “Less Is More” Is Everywhere!

March ’17 • This is one of life’s simple truths: The more you learn, the more you realize how much more you have to learn. Here is another simple truth: Kenny Aronoff understands this better than almost anybody. It’s a key reason he’s one of the most valued drummers that history has ever known.

Kenny Aronoff’s Steps for Success

KENNY AND FRIENDS

KENNY AND FAMILY

KENNY’S CHARTS

Straight No Chaser

I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That)

Paper in Fire

Blaze of Glory

Relative

Psycho (originally called Schizophrenic Psycho on chart)

Try to Forget You

Fooled Around and Fell in Love

Part of Me, Part of You

You’ve Got to Love Someone

David Letterman Theme

I Could Have Been You

That Thing You Do

THE SONGS

Transcriptions Kenny’s Thoughts on…

“Jack & Diane,” John Mellencamp - American Fool

“Jack and Diane,” John Cougar”

“Paper In Fire,” John Mellencamp - The Lonesome Jubilee

“Paper in Fire,” John Cougar Mellencamp

“Hurts So Good,” John Mellencamp - American Fool

“Hurts So Good,” John Cougar

“Authority Song,” John Cougar Mellencamp - Uh-HUH!

“Authority Song,” John Cougar Mellencamp.

“Justice and Independence ‘85,” John Cougar Mellencamp - Scarecrow

“Justice and Independence 85,” John Cougar Mellencamp

“I Could Have Been You,” Melissa Etheridge - Your Little Secret

“I Could Have Been You,” Melissa Etheridge

“Blaze of Glory,” Jon Bon Jovi - Blaze of Glory - Young Guns II Soundtrack

“Blaze of Glory,” Jon Bon Jovi

“I’d Do Anything for Love (But I Won’t Do That,)” Meat Loaf - Bat Out Of Hell II: Back Into Hell

“I’d Do Anything for Love,” Meat Loaf

“Everywhere,” Michelle Branch - The Spirit Room

“Everywhere,” Michelle Branch

“Rattlesnake Highway,” John Fogerty - Blue Moon Swamp

“Rattlesnake Highway,” John Fogerty

“What You’re Living For,” Tony Iommi featuring Glenn Hughes - Fused

“What You’re Living For,” Tony Iommi and Glenn Hughes.

“Shake Your Bon-Bon,” Ricky Martin - Ricky Martin

Shake Your Bon Bon,” Ricky Martin.

“My Happy Ending,” Avril Lavigne - Under My Skin

“My Happy Ending,” Avril Lavigne.

“Relative,” Gavin DeGraw - Gavin DeGraw

“Relative,” Gavin DeGraw.

“Freewheelin,’” Cinderella - Still Climbing

“Free Wheelin,” Cinderella.

“Psycho,” Puddle of Mudd - Famous

“Psycho,” Puddle of Mudd.

“Sister Sara,” Alice Cooper - Dragontown

“Sister Sara,” Alice...