Sir Isaac Newton is credited for saying “If I have seen further than others it is because I am standing on the shoulders of giants”. Sir Isaac meant that each new generation progresses by adding on to the foundation built by past generations. This is especially true in drumming. Bozzio, Smith and Spears built on Morello, Rich and Bellson who built on Krupa, Webb and Tough. At Drum Channel, we’ve made it a point to feature the top players from today and yesterday. Because it’s an important and tremendously helpful part of the learning process when one drummer knows about the many other drummers whose shoulders they’re standing on.
