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Modern Drummer Magazine – June 1988 – Tommy Aldridge Cover – VG
This June 1988 issue of Modern Drummer Magazine features hard rock icon Tommy Aldridge on the cover. With a résumé that includes Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Travers, Ozzy Osbourne, and his then-current role with Whitesnake, Aldridge shares the “secrets to success” that cemented his place as a heavy-rock drumming legend. In this in-depth interview by Teri Saccone, Aldridge offers practical advice and personal reflections for drummers navigating the professional scene.
Also featured are celebrated percussionists and educators such as Ralph Humphrey, known for his work with Frank Zappa and Don Ellis, and Latin percussion standout Luis Conte, who provides an insightful look into studio and stage life with artists like Madonna and Al Di Meola.
Condition: Very Good. Minor wear on the edges. This issue does not have a mailing label. The exact magazine shown in the photos is the one you will receive. Please examine all images for condition. Includes plastic protective covering. Combined shipping available upon request.
FEATURES
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Tommy Aldridge: Heavy rock powerhouse and Whitesnake’s driving force (p. 16)
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Ralph Humphrey: Mastering odd meters and teaching the next generation (p. 22)
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Luis Conte: Career tips from a top-tier Latin percussionist (p. 26)
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Self-Made Men: Drummers turned business owners share their stories – Mike Snyder, Bob Gatzen, and Randy May (p. 30)
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MD Trivia Contest: Win a set of Drum Workshop Turbo pedals (p. 34)
EDUCATIONAL COLUMNS
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Electronic Insights: Threshold of a Drum Trigger – Jim Fiore (p. 38)
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Teachers’ Forum: Notes from a Recording Engineer – Jay Shilliday (p. 40)
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In the Studio: Recording a Drum Kit – Craig Krampf (p. 44)
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Health & Science: Injury prevention panel summary – Washington, D.C. (p. 46)
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Rock Charts: “A Chorus Line” transcription – James Morton (p. 58)
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Basics: Metal Fills – Jim Pleiér (p. 60)
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Rock ’n’ Jazz Clinic: In Pursuit of Odd Time, Part 2 – Rod Morgenstein (p. 78)
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Tracking: “A Chorus Line” analysis – Hank Jaramillo (p. 82)
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Corps Scene: “Who Are These People, Anyway?” – Dennis DeLucia (p. 92)
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The Machine Shop: Vital Hi-Hat Jazz – Clive Brooks (p. 94)
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Jazz Drummers' Workshop: Developing and Improvising – Peter Erskine (p. 98)
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Club Scene: “The Voice Package” – Rick Van Horn (p. 100)
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Concepts: “Time” – Roy Burns (p. 122)
EQUIPMENT REVIEWS
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Product Close-Up: New Remo Products – Bob Saydlowski (p. 42)
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Electronic Review: Roland R8-16 / R6-626 Rhythm Composers – Mark Hurley (p. 54)
PROFILES & PORTRAITS
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Portraits: Jazz veteran J.C. Heard – James Dennis Corcoran (p. 70)
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Keyboard Percussion: Brian Slawson – Brooke Sheffield Comer (p. 86)
DEPARTMENTS & NEWS
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Editor’s Overview (p. 2), Readers’ Platform (p. 4), Ask a Pro (p. 10), It’s Questionable (p. 12), Update (p. 6), Drum Market classifieds (p. 116), Industry Happenings (p. 124)
This issue delivers a dynamic mix of professional profiles, technical instruction, gear analysis, and music business insight—making it a valuable addition for drummers, collectors, and enthusiasts of the hard rock and studio scenes of the 1980s.