The Drummer's Perspective

Dave Mattacks

The Drummer's Perspective

Dave Mattacks

Dave Mattacks is arguably one of the world's best drummers. His recording credits include: Joan Armatrading, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Sandy Denny, Nick Drake, Brian Eno, George Harrison, Jethro Tull, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page, Fairport Convention, Paul Simon, Cat Stevens, Richard & Linda Thompson, The Chills and XTC, to name just a few. Dave was a member of Fairport Convention for many years and he has worked with legendary producers and engineers including Glyn Johns [Tape Op #109], Joe Boyd [#60], Geoff Emerick [#57], and John Wood. Dave and his wife now live in the US, where he continues to record and tour.

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Dave Mattacks
The Drummer's Perspective

Dave Mattacks

Dave Mattacks is arguably one of the world's best drummers. His recording credits include: Joan Armatrading, Mary Chapin-Carpenter, Sandy Denny, Nick Drake, Brian Eno, George Harrison, Jethro Tull, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Jimmy Page, Fairport Con...

Nate Smith
The Drummer's Perspective | NO. 143

Nate Smith

BY GEOFF STANFIELD

A drummer can make or break a session, and I have always loved getting their perspectives on the recording process as well as the variety of roles they play in the studio. After several solo records and appearances on records by Dave Holland, Brittan...

Matt Chamberlain
The Drummer's Perspective | NO. 125

Matt Chamberlain

BY GEOFF STANFIELD

Over the last 20 years Matt Chamberlain has contributed to a staggering variety of recordings including David Bowie, Tori Amos, Frank Ocean, Miranda Lambert, Bill Frisell, Brad Mehldau, Fiona Apple, and Edie Brickell & the New Bohemians, to name ...

Nick Mason
The Drummer's Perspective | NO. 51

Nick Mason

BY JEFF TOUZEAU

Nick Mason's recent autobiography, Inside Out, recalls his unique experiences as the drummer for Pink Floyd during for over three decades — he is the only member to have remained with Pink Floyd throughout the complete duration of the group's career....

Gary Young
The Drummer's Perspective | NO. 15

Gary Young

BY LARRY CRANE

Gary Young was the flamboyant original drummer for Pavement. He was also the engineer for all their recordings up through the Watery, Domestic CD. He still resides in Stockton, California, and runs his Louder Than You Think (16 track 1"analog/ Pro To...