Rich Chamberlain
Rich is a teacher, one time Rhythm staff writer and experienced freelance journalist who has interviewed countless revered musicians, engineers, producers and stars for the our world-leading music making portfolio, including such titles as Rhythm, Total Guitar, Guitarist, Guitar World, and MusicRadar. His victims include such luminaries as Ice T, Mark Guilani and Jamie Oliver (the drumming one).
Latest articles by Rich Chamberlain

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"I played bass on most of Never Mind The Bollocks"

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Classic interview: Key picks from the Jam, Stiff Little Fingers, solo and more

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Been thinking of becoming a drum teacher but unsure how to make the leap?

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The five songs that made Joey one of Max Portnoy's biggest influences

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"Watching Joey was like watching a firework show"

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6 months on from the former Slipknot drummer's passing, Roy Mayorga remembers Joey Jordison

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From the archive: we caught up with Joey on his return to action in 2018, in what was to be his final drum interview

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NAMM 2013: Roland has unveiled its brand new NAMM 2013 gear – and here it is!

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Alesis has unveiled the Nitro – an e-kit that it says doesn't skimp on features but comes in at under £300.

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Classic interview: the legendary rock vocalist on the making of his timeless songs

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In the market for a new bass drum pedal? Then take a look at this.

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We look back on John Bonham's illustrious career

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Halestorm’s larger-than-life sticksman nerds out over gear, tone and rock royalty

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Frst kits, big show nerves and why it’s sometimes OK to meet your heroes

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Duchovny’s feet are firmly planted on the ground

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It’s Tico time! Bon Jovi's sticksman readies European return

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First kits, musical families and priceless advice from Levon Helm

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From tears in the studio to packing arenas; as Bring Me The Horizon continue their incredible journey to rock immortality, we find out how drummer Mat Nicholls became a self- taught rock hero

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Brit session star gets a light grilling

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The US rock hero talks first kits, skipping class and his love of Luzier

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DD leader on outlaw country, metal classics and punk rock aplenty

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The modern metal messiah talks first kits, taking lessons and why he’s never had a drum hero
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