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The Week In Drums: Bonham jr, KickPort and more

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By Rich Chamberlain published 20 September 2012

The latest goings on in the drum world

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The Week In Drums: Bonham jr, KickPort and more

The Week In Drums: Bonham jr, KickPort and more

Here's a whistle-stop of the latest goings on in the drum world for you, featuring the latest from KickPort, Dream cymbals and Jason Bonham.

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The Week In Drums: Bonham jr, KickPort and more

The Week In Drums: Bonham jr, KickPort and more

KickPort, the bass drum maximiser, is now available in a limited edition candy apple red version. The candy apple red KickPort 2 is available from 1 October. Head to www.Kickport.com for more information.

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The Week In Drums: Bonham jr, KickPort and more

The Week In Drums: Bonham jr, KickPort and more

UPDATE: Jason Bonham was all set to get back on the road with his Glenn Hughes-fronted supergroup Black Country Communion for a one-off UK show in January, but news has just filtered through that the gig has been canned before tickets even went on sale. The official word on the reason behind the cancellation is 'unforeseen circumstances.'

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The Week In Drums: Bonham jr, KickPort and more

The Week In Drums: Bonham jr, KickPort and more

Dream Cymbals artist Adam Gammage has bagged the gig as drummer for r X-Factor finalist Rebecca Ferguson. Adam, who has just finished a world tour as sticksman for Baxter Dury, played hisdebut gig with Rebecca at London Hyde Park this September.

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Rich Chamberlain
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).

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