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 became a guitar player because I wanted to become a bad ass."

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The great and the good of the drumming world turned out in Hollywood earlier this month thanks to an all-star tribute show to The Who's virtuoso rhythm section of Keith Moon and John Entwistle.

By Rich Chamberlain, Guitars and Amps Expo 2014 Published
Electrifying riff masters rocking the live circuit and releasing new music this summer.

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Brit-rock frontman opens up about his career

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Taylor Hawkins is back with a bang, a new band and a Rhythm cover!

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Saves The Day's Chris Conley on DIY roots, At Your Funeral and being an accidental frontman

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Ok, let's grab the elephant in the room right from the off, we know that Ginger Baker is perhaps the single most divisive figure in drumming.

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Earlier this week we shared this video of a young bass player ending his band's talent show set by having a go at trashing his bass. The results were quite frankly a little bit pathetic.

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Sabian has released a brand new stick bag that could get you out of a jam the next time a stick flies out of your hand mid gig.

By Rich Chamberlain Published
Italian company UFiP have been crafting beautiful cymbals since the 1930s, but due to limited UK distribution, drummers on these shores may have struggled to add a UFiP or two into their armory.

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Hair metal's most debauched bass player on the demise of the Crüe

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Yamaha was one of the busiest of the mega drum brands at this year's NAMM show, unveiling two kits and a new signature snare line.

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NAMM 2014: If you want to see wacky/awesome/headache-inducing drums, NAMM is the place to be. So, we've rounded up some of our favourite sights from the 2014 show.

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NAMM 2014: The kings of custom?

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NAMM 2014: If there's one thing that NAMM punters love, it's a jaw-droppingly huge kit - and the 2014 show did not disappoint.

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NAMM 2014: Tama marks a very special occasion in 2014, and there's a slew of new snares to help get the party started.

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NAMM 2014: It looks like we'll be seeing plenty of Dixon in 2014.

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NAMM 2014: Yamaha hits back with stunning new kits.

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NAMM 2014: The Gretsch booth was a hub of activity at this year's NAMM, with all kinds of treats for visitors to discover.

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Dave Grohl, Tre Cool and more!

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NAMM 2014: 2013 was a huge year for Sakae, and going by their NAMM showing, 2014 is set to be even bigger.

By Rich Chamberlain Published
NAMM 2014: Sonor had plenty to show at this year's NAMM, one-off drums, tiny kits and gorgeous finishes included!

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NAMM 2014: Plenty of stands had a real buzz about them at this year's NAMM, but perhaps none moreso than Premier.
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