DRUMMERS LIVE!

Today we’re talking toMelvin Baldwin, drummer forJustin Bieber,New Edition,Bell Biv DeVoe, and many more. He’ll discuss what steps he took to rise from playing in local clubs to being one of the most visible drummers on the planet.

If you’re serious about your career and want the reputation of being‘the professional that everyone can count on’, then this episode is for you because you’re going to get advice straight from the guy who wrote the book on it.

Nate Mortonhas been a mainstay of primetime television since 2006 and will continue to do so asNBC'sThe Voiceenters it's seventh season on September 22nd.

In this interview, he explains why began drumming, howGerry BrownandOmar Hakiminfluenced his style,BBC's'Rock School', advice fromVinnie Colaiuta, why quick notation is important, and whyThe Matrix Trilogyis much likeHootie & The Blowfish.

Charlie Daniels Band drummer Pat McDonald is a veteran of the music scene in Nashville. In this episode, he talksabout when he was the new guy in town, the do’s and don’ts of the road, and how he overcame an enormous physical obstacle that could have ended his career.

Robert "Sput" Searightalready had a full career as a professional musical before joiningSnarky Puppyby playing withSnoop Dogg,Erykah Badu, andCeline Dion. The Grammy Award winning drummer talks about how he transitioned from keyboardist to drummer while sidestepping a lot of pitfalls that can wreck a musician's path.

He speaks about not only trying to make great music but using it to combat the failings of popular music... and we also had to ask,"How did you get your nickname?"

Mike Reidhas made a name for himself as a drummer who plays exactly what the music needs. Not only does he cover how he found himself performing withDemi Lovato,Jay-Z,Pharrell Williams&N.E.R.D.,Jill Scott, &Justin Timberlake, but how these amazing opportunitiesalmostdidn't happen.

Not only is he making a name for himself as a successful drummer but he's also encouraging young people with hisBe Hipprogram.

Keep your eyes and ears on Mike Reid because he's making all of the right moves.

Sheel gives us an up close and personal look into the world of Bad Rabbits. You'll hear about working with famed producer Teddy Riley, how the internet has actually helped them, and navigating the dangerous waters of the music industry.

He's also touches on his choice of gear, overcoming serious back problems, and why using Tommy Lee's 30" bass drum wasn't the best choice in the studio.

The American Dream.

That's how drummer Sheel describes his band, Bad Rabbits. They've made a lot of waves since the release of their debut album, American Love, and plan to make more with their hectic 2014 schedule. We talk about honing his craft in The Eclectic Collective, playing with rapper Slick Rick, and the sonic evolution of Bad Rabbits.

A metal drummer at heart, Sheel also describes his relationship with the Deftones' Abe Cunningham, The Soul Train Wall of Death, and... what's up with them bootys on the CDcovers!

In this clip, Sheel describes how his band Bad Rabbits never should have happened.

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P.O.D. is still one of the hardest working bands around... period. We revisit the early days, having a major release on 9/11, inside the studio, and to their latest releaseMurdered Love. Wuv has a unique approach to the instrument and he goes into great detail how ithas changed over the years. P.O.D. has worked with everyone from Carlos Santana, Ekk-A-Mouse, Matisyahu, and Katy Perry.

Never one to mince words, Wuv shares his feelings on their legacy and how most bands today aren't as organicas they should be.