Chris Burke

The many drummers of Prince

By Chris Burke published 29 August 25

We round up some of the Purple One's best sticksmen and women

5 classic albums featuring Dave Grohl on drums: “It’s bare bones, simple drumming”

By Chris Burke published 14 January 22

As the Foo Fighter celebrates his birthday, we show some respect for his time on the tubs

David Bowie: 10 key tracks

By Chris Burke published 30 September 21

It's Bowie's ability to evolve and reinvent himself and his music to constantly be relevant and influence generations of musicians that makes his loss so keenly felt the world over.

Classic albums featuring John Bonham

By Chris Burke published 25 September 20

40 years since the great man's passing, we celebrate Bonzo's finest work

Drummer Steve Barney on inspiration, Anastacia and what keeps him behind the kit

By Chris Burke published 29 March 18

British session star gives us the lowdow

Aaron Spears: "Back then I had no idea that that was like a 9/8 time signature, it was just a song that we played at church"

By Chris Burke published 22 March 18

Wisdom galore from the r’n’b king

Beanie and Oli Wiseman discuss hybrid gear, arena gigs and pop grooves

By Chris Burke published 31 August 17

Double interview with the pop kings

Alex Acuna talks musical beginnings, playing with Elvis and changing the game with Weather Report

By Chris Burke published 3 July 17

Plus much more from the percussion legend

Jack Bevan talks Foals, mega tours and why he's still a student of drums

By Chris Burke published 9 February 17

Huge interview with Foals sticksman

Ged Lynch talks Black Grape, Peter Gabriel and battling Vinnie

By Chris Burke published 10 October 16

I'm a real pop monster," explains British drummer Ged Lynch, for a while now Peter Gabriel's go-to sticksman and percussionist.

Will Champion on world domination with Coldplay, new kits and the art of waiting

By Chris Burke published 25 August 16

Coldplay have come a long way in the last 15 years.

Fay Milton's five steps to drumming stardom

By Chris Burke published 1 July 16

Savages stickswoman on early days, gear and more

Sean Moore on 30 years of ups and downs with Manic Street Preachers

By Chris Burke published 14 June 16

Epochal Manic Street Preachers album Everything Must Go turned 20 this year.

Slipknot's Jay Weinberg on following Jordison, The Gray Chapter, that mask and more

By Chris Burke published 12 April 16

Plus! Bassist V-Man on the new rhythm section

The drummers of David Bowie

By Chris Burke published 11 January 16

As Woody Woodmansey reforms the Spiders From Mars band, we look at the fantastic drummers that have played with the Thin White Duke

5 classic albums featuring Chad Smith

By Chris Burke published 13 November 15

We delve into the great albums made even greater by the contributions of some of our favourite ever drummers

The 15 best ever groove drummers

By Chris Burke published 23 October 15

A couple of months back, we asked you to name your favourite groove drummers - and here are the top 15, as voted for on MusicRadar!

Classic albums featuring Terry Bozzio

By Chris Burke published 16 October 15

We delve into the great albums made even greater by the contributions of some of our favourite ever drummers

The 5 greatest disco drummers

By Chris Burke published 6 October 15

Five pioneering drummers without whose four-to-the-floor grooves and shimmering hi-hat work put the world in a fever every Saturday night

Classic albums featuring Mark Brzezicki

By Chris Burke published 31 July 15

We delve into the great albums made even greater by the contributions of some of our favourite ever drummers

Classic albums featuring ex-Black Sabbath drummer Bill Ward

By Chris Burke published 10 July 15

We delve into the great albums made even greater by the contributions of some of our favourite ever drummers

Drum stars on Ringo

By Chris Burke published 7 July 15

This month Rhythm pays homage to the man who put the beat in The Beatles and remains arguably the most influential drummer of all time. Here we get the opinions of drum stars who are Ringo fans

7 great drum tracks by Mick Fleetwood

By Chris Burke published 1 July 15

Mick Fleetwood's famously musical feel has provided some fantastic drum tracks - here are seven of our favourites