Hall of Fame 2002

by Lauren Vogel Weiss Most percussionists recognize the name John S. Pratt as the author of the well-known book 14 Modern Contest Solos for Snare Drum. But did you know he taught high school English for a quarter of a century? Or that he was President of the Chaucer Guild, a New Jersey poets society?…

by Robyn Flans I could not have been more thrilled to hear that Ringo Starr is to be inducted into the PAS Hall of Fame. As longtime writer for Modern Drummer magazine, I cannot count the number of drummers who have told me that Ringo inspired their passion for drums when they first encountered the…

by Rick Mattingly “That was awesome,” DeJohnette says, recalling the night. “Ed was in great form. When you play with musicians, it’s always different than just listening to them. I felt very comfortable playing with Ed, and it was obvious why he’s hired and loved and respected by so many great musicians. His time is…