THE DRUMMERS OF MICHAEL JACKSON
...

and the beats that shaped his greatest hits. A year on from his death, Rhythm gains a unique insight into the King of Pop's work and legacy thanks to in-depth interviews with the drummers that played on the tracks we all know and love, from the Jacksons to last year's This Is It rehearsals. Find out what JR Robinson, Leon Ndugu Chancler, Ricky Lawson, Jonathan Moffett and Bashiri Johnson have to say about their time working up-close-and-personal with Jackson, the gear they used and the memories they have. Read the full story in our epic ten-page cover feature.

INTERVIEWED

Creighton Barrett (Band Of Horses)
Jack Bevan (Foals)
Cindy Blackman
Eric Kretz (Stone Temple Pilots)
David Garibaldi (Tower Of Power)
Joey Jordison (Slipknot/Rob Zombie)
Scott Asheton (Iggy and the Stooges)

…and more

GEAR REVIEWS

DW SSC Drum Kit
Sonor SQ2 Snare Drum
Amedia Old School Series Cymbals
Mapex Falcon Bass Drum Pedals
Roland SPD-30 Octapad
Evans EC2 SST & Power Center Drum Heads

Plus 16 page Buyers Guide, vintage kits and gear advice

ON THE RHYTHM CD

Playalong tracks (including full backing tracks) featuring hits from Deftones, Michael Jackson and Fall Out Boy

Video lessons
 from a host of world-class tutors

Exclusive guest lesson from Johnny Jenkins (Lily Allen, The Streets)

WIN...

an SJC Custom snare drum signed by pop-punkers Four Year Strong
. Also, bag yourself a new Mapex Black Panther Phantom snare drum

All this and more in the July issue of Rhythm, on sale 8 June.

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