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Rhythm through the years

By Rhythm magazine
published 29 July 2013

Here are some of Rhythm's favourite covers since our launch in 1985

Mel Gaynor
Simple Minds man on Rhythm's first ever cover

Mel Gaynor

Rhythm first hit the shelves in July 1985. Back then, one of the most popular drummers was Mel Gaynor, and he has the distinction of being on Rhythm's first ever cover.

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Stewart Copeland
The first of many Rhythm covers for the Police man

Stewart Copeland

Stewart Copeland has made the Rhythm cover many times over the years, showing his enduring popularity among drummers of all genres. This one is from Rhythm's first year, 1985.

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Cozy Powell
The Rainbow and 'Dance With The Devil' drummer

Cozy Powell

Legendary rock drummer Cozy Powell spoke to Rhythm back in 1987. Cozy's track 'Dance With The Devil' has always been a favourite of rock drummers and Rhythm readers.

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Dave Grohl
Nirvana man speaks to Rhythm

Dave Grohl

Back in 1993, Nirvana were on top of the world and Dave Grohl was the man behind their hard-hitting drum sound. He spoke to Rhythm on the eve of a US tour, about new album In Utero and "that f**king Teen Spirit song".

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Keith Moon
The Who man's posthumous cover appearance

Keith Moon

One of many posthumous cover appearances for the tragic and brilliant Who drummer. Rhythm paid tribute with this cover in 1999.

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Jimmy Chamberlin
Smashing Pumpkins man makes the cover

Jimmy Chamberlin

Jimmy Chamberlin, drummer with alt-rockers Smashing Pumpkins has always been popular with Rhythm readers for his deft, jazz-inflected rock chops. He made Rhythm's cover back in 1995.

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Ringo
Ringo Starr

Ringo

The Beatles man was on our cover in 2008.

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Page 7 of 18
Chad Smith
The Red Hot Chili Peppers' funky monk

Chad Smith

The ever-popular Chad Smith has appeared on several Rhythm covers, this one from 2008.

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Joey Jordison
Slipknot's masked drum genius

Joey Jordison

The controversial Slipknot star was voted Greatest Drummer of the Last 25 Years in 2011 - here is his first cover, from 2008.

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Page 9 of 18
Mitch Mitchell
A tribute to the Jimi Hendrix Experience legend

Mitch Mitchell

Mitch Mitchell, the genius behind the kit for the Jimi Hendrix Experience, sadly passed away in 2008. Rhythm paid tribute with this issue.

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Page 10 of 18
Happy Birthday Rhythm
Rhythm celebrated its quarter-century

Happy Birthday Rhythm

In 2010, Rhythm celebrated 25 years as the UK's top drumming magazine with a special tribute issue that roped in the stars of the drumming world to sing our praises!

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Make Money Playing Drums
Rhythm is always on hand to help your drumming careers!

Make Money Playing Drums

In 2011, Rhythm rounded up some drumming and music industry experts to dish out advice on how you can make money doing what you love – playing drums!

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The Making Of Led Zeppelin IV
How Bonham got that sound...

The Making Of Led Zeppelin IV

In 2011, Led Zep IV was 40 years old - in tribute, Rhythm spoke to many of those involved in the recording of their – and John Bonham’s – masterpiece, including engineer Andy Johns.

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Buddy Rich Tribute
A tribute to the jazz and big band master

Buddy Rich Tribute

In 2012, 25 years since the great man's passing, Rhythm paid tribute to the incredible Buddy Rich, and spoke to the drummers involved in the Buddy Rich Memorial Concert in London.

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Jeff Porcaro
The Toto and session legend remembered

Jeff Porcaro

Jeff Porcaro's was THE drum sound of the 1980s, and Rhythm paid tribute to the Toto man with the help of his Toto bandmates and brothers.

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Greatest Ever Rhythm Sections
The best drums and bass partnerships of all time

Greatest Ever Rhythm Sections

Following on from a poll on MusicRadar/Rhythm, we rounded up the Greatest Rhythm Sections of All Time, as voted for by Rhythm readers!

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Travis Barker
Blink-182 and Transplants drummer's ultimate workout

Travis Barker

Another drummer who has appeared on the cover of Rhythm several times is the irrepressible Travis Barker, of Blink-182, Transplants, +44 and Box Car Racer. Here he gave us his ultimate drum workout!

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Rhythm today
Today, Rhythm continues to bring you

Rhythm today

So to today, and Rhythm continues to bring you the best covers - even if they're also in digital formats!

You can take advantage of our fantastic back issues offer blah blah

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