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Gene Krupa performing

John Bonham considered him "a god": the story of Gene Krupa, the king of swing

By Geoff Nicholls published

Best of 2024: Drum Heroes: Krupa was "a dazzling blitzkrieg of cymbal and snare drum violence", and one of the most influential drummers ever

Drummers
Led Zeppelin in 1969

“The first time we played together it was stunning!”: John Bonham's words in Led Zeppelin's new documentary

By Paul Elliott published

Becoming Led Zeppelin is due in May 2025

Artists
Led Zeppelin recording

"Bonzo would say, 'There's not enough 'frudge' on the bass drum'": Engineer Andy Johns on the recording of Led Zep IV

By Chris Welch published

The sadly departed British studio ace on mixing one of the greatest rock albums ever

Singles And Albums
Bernard Purdie

The Purdie Shuffle: Bernard Purdie tells you everything you need to know about playing his most famous groove in one succinct social media post

By Stuart Williams published

Purdie dishes out the notation and the only advice you'll need to play this essential drum beat

Drums