Hosting a Master Class w/ session & touring great KennyAronoff! Sunday, November 25th City Winery Chicago 1200 W. Randolph St. Chicago @ 1pm $75 for a 90 minute session Email me @ [email protected] Walk-ups welcome TAMAofficial Zildjian Company🌕 Vic Firth EVANS Drumheads

As I gaze up into our skies tonight to witness an extra special moon (a full moon, a super blood wolf moon, and a total lunar eclipse all rolled into one), I couldn’t help but think of another “special moon.” #SuperBloodWolfMoon #TotalLunarEclipse #MoonTheLoon The Who

The ever incredible theoneandonlyvicsalazar getting ready for tonight’s performance Heartland Festival any drummer that knows Vic (and there are thousands) know how incredibly fortunate I am to have him out on tour with… instagram.com/p/ByLa5VaHWyp/…

Happy Birthday to my longtime friend Jimmy Chamberlin of The Smashing Pumpkins. Still going strong, Jimmy is playing the best he ever has! Yamaha Drums Istanbul Agop Vic Firth Remo Inc. #drums #drumming #drummers #chicago #drumbrothers #ultimatedrummerhang facebook.com/10000142594128…

On this day 45 years ago, Neil Peart (pronounced "Peert" not "Pert") officially joined the Canadian progressive rock group Rush, becoming their drummer and principal lyricist. facebook.com/10000142594128…

As a huge fan of Rush, I was more than delighted to hear Christopher C. Cuomo quote The Professor’s lyrics from “Closer to the Heart” just now on 肛門プライムタイム! Definitely NOT fake news!!

Hosting a Master Class w/ Dave DiCenso! Monday, November 11th @FKS_Chicago 4255 N. Knox Ave. In Chicago @ 6:30pm $150 for a 3 hour session Email me @ [email protected] to sign up. Ludwig Drums Zildjian Company🌕 Vater Drumsticks Remo Inc. #ultimatedrummerhang

“Masters of Resonance” documentary film debuts tonight Wed, Nov 27 @ 7pm EST on YouTube! I’m extremely proud to the film’s Associate Producer. Watch in its entirety for FREE @ youtu.be/gzt-PaR0XUw @EdgeFactorShow Masters of Resonance Drum Workshop, Inc. Don Lombardi Rush

IN MEMORIAM: Neil Peart September 12, 1952 - January 7, 2020 Devastated by the news of the passing of one of my biggest drumming influences, Neil Peart of Rush. “No one gets to their heaven without a fight” – Neil Peart “Armor and Sword” facebook.com/10000142594128…

My good friend, Vic Salazar sent me a text out of the blue today, reminding me of this quote I gave during an interview I did with Rhythm Magazine a few years ago. He said, I should post it again. The message is strong and powerful. So, here it is 😊🤘 #gratitude #bepositive

Hosting a Master Class w/ extreme metal drummer Derek Roddy! Saturday, April 4th @FKS_Chicago @ 2pm $50 for a 3 hour session Email me @ [email protected] to sign up. Drum Workshop, Inc. Meinl Cymbals Vater Drumsticks Remo Inc. Axis Percussion Hudson Music Meinl Percussion

IN MEMORIAM: Jimmy Cobb January 20, 1929 – May 24, 2020 In addition to working w/ artists like John Coltrane, Cannonball Adderley, Sarah Vaughan, Clark Terry, and Billie Holiday, the legendary jazz drummer appeared on Miles Davis’ masterpiece “Kind of Blue.” He will be missed.

For all those wondering, this is my son Nestor the long-eared Christmas donkey. We share no blood but he is my life. He came from Bethlehem (legally of course) & lives w/ me in Chicago. I’m so proud of him & raising him has been the best most rewarding thing I’ve done in my life.

Happy Birthday to my buddy — monster drummer, educator, writer, programmer & clinician Craig Blundell! Steve Hackett Steven Wilson Mapex Drums Paiste Cymbals Vater Drumsticks Aquarian Drumheads @Roland_US Tim & Dil - P&D Protection Racket @SennheiserUSA slapklatz @ZoomSound

IN MEMORIAM: Frankie Banali November 14, 1951 – August 20, 2020 Saddened by the news of the passing of QUIET RIOT drummer and bandleader Frankie Banali. He died last night after succumbing to pancreatic cancer. My condolences to Frankie’s family, friends, and bandmates.

Since #FuneralForAFriend is trending right now, I was inspired to post this pair of tracks by Elton John featuring his longtime drummer, Nigel Olsson. facebook.com/10000142594128…

IN MEMORIAM: Armando Anthony "Chick" Corea June 12, 1941 – February 9, 2021 Saddened by the news of the passing of acclaimed jazz composer, keyboardist, bandleader, and fellow drummer, Chick Corea. The music world has lost one of the all-time greats. May he rest In peace.

Watching the #GRAMMYs and digging the "Later... with Jools Holland" vibe for the live performances. Later...with Jools Holland on BBC Two

Saddened by the news of the passing of my friend & fellow drummer, Kevin Clark. He was struck and killed by a driver while riding his bike. Drumming since age 3, Kevin starred in the Jack Black film "School of Rock" portraying Freddy “Spazzy McGee” Jones. He’ll be sorely missed.

Happy Birthday to Jimmy Chamberlin of The Smashing Pumpkins! I’m deeply grateful to have the opportunity to work with Jimmy and look after his instrument. In 2016, Jimmy Chamberlin made Rolling Stone list of the "100 Greatest Drummers of All Time.