Despite the sad events at yesterday's Michael Jackson memorial there was reason to celebrate for a couple of drumming stars.
Beatles legend Ringo Starr turned 69 and Nine Inch Nails drummer Ilan Rubin celebrated his 21st year. In true rock fashion Trent Reznor organised a little treat for Ilan during their Paris show last night.
Check out the video below while you can, the content probably won't be on YouTube for long! (Warning: not safe for work)
Birthday pranks on drummers are not uncommon. Just last December Lars Ulrich turned 45 and the rest of Metallica and their crew chose to celebrate with the obligatory custard pies to the face.
Luckily a fan was on hand to film all the whipped cream carnage. Head to 7.20 for first impact.
Zak Starkey is back in The Who. “I take responsibility for some of the confusion… Zak made a few mistakes and he has apologised”, says Pete Townshend
“I oversaw every element - not just the music and the lyrics and the melodies and the production, but also the merch and the fan clubs and everything”: Mike Portnoy talks about his years away from Dream Theater
