Hello I'm Dennis Schrock. I started playing when I was 16 yrs old. First song I learned was Tom Sawyer by Rush. My brother had a pearl drumset I played on when he wasn't home. He caught me one day and must have seen something. He said if I can learn that song I can play with anyone. He was right. Neil peart has so much in that song. Buffet of learning. I have played in numerous bands. I can't read sheet music. I listen to songs over and over. Memorize all I play. Good at playing out of the poc... read more...

San Jose, Calif., — Mike Portnoy, considered one of the most powerful players in the world, has garnered his first “Drummer” Of The Year” award in Enter Music Publishing’s 16th Annual Drummies reader’s poll awards. Definitely a dream come true for Portnoy, he also took “Best Metal Drummer” and came in second place in the “Progressive Drummer” category. Portnoy’s Prominence, or Rather, A Landslide Portnoy succeeded in beating out some other highly regarded drummers in th... read more...

Hi, I've been playing drums since I was twelve, but took a four year break because I joined the Army. Well, I did get to jam in the Army, and play with musicians all over Europe, but it wasn't as much as I wanted to play and I always seemed to be back in the "field" for training before I could find a steady band. My four year hitch is over and I've found my way back behind the drums and am now doing what I love to do, play drums! I play in The Roller Shop, which we take elements of jazz, rock, f... read more...

Gavin is a VERY innovative drummer worthy of much praise. Not as well known as many of the HEAVYWEIGHTS by as you can see he can hold his own in any arena.... read more...

Born and raised in Philadelphia. Professionally trained as an Advertising Illustrator where I parlayed my knowledge of Repetition and Rhythm into a successful drumming career. Ive been blessed with several outstanding musical opportunities, to not have traditionally studied music. I currently run a musicians organization, Jazguardian,(which i also drum for);Lil Drummaboy Recordings is the independent label i do studio sessions, workshops and live performances with; and Imthe senior drummer at Gr... read more...