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Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is legendary drummer, singer, songwriter, author and educator, Carmine Appice! We do a deep dive into Carmine’s incredible 60 year career including Vanilla Fudge, Cactus, Beck, Bogert & Appice, Rod Stewart, Blue Murder and more!  Carmine's best-selling drum method book "Realistic Rock" published in 1972 has been updated to "Classic Realistic Rock," and has been expanded and re-released by Hudson Music, with a limited number of signed copies available in mid February. Visit hudsonmusic.com for ordering info. Come along for the ride for the legendary Carmine Appice! Please subscribe!  Order Classic Realistic Rock! https://hudsonmusic.com.  Visit Carmine's website! https://www.carmineappice.net   Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Rolling Stones "Black And Blue," released in April 1976. In this episode, I do a deep dive into this often overlooked, but without a doubt, classic Rolling Stones record, including an analysis of Charlie’s playing, his gear (drums and cymbals) and more! So come along for the ride and please subscribe!  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe!  https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the iconic album "Frampton Comes Alive" released January 15, 1976, with legendary FCA bassist, Stanley Sheldon. Stanley takes us back to his audition and joining Peter Frampton's band in early 1975, going on tour and ultimately recording this live masterpiece. He also shares stories and insights from his many years with Peter. So come along for the ride, and please subscribe!  Check out E137 TrackTalk With Stanley Sheldon for a deep dive into "Do You Feel Like We Do" https://youtu.be/yGccpJoPIOA?si=8Cfiy0HyCnW9JMhY  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com It's my first show of 2026 and my guest is John Aldridge, the world’s foremost drum engraver and drum scratcher to the stars! John is also a vintage drum historian, the founder of Not So Modern Drummer Magazine, drum tech for Bryan Hitt of REO Speedwagon, and a drummer himself. John takes on a tour of some of his most iconic engraving work, and the stories that go with them! So come along for the ride and please subscribe! Watch it on YouTube! https://www.youtube.com/@livefrommydrumroom Check out John’s work on his Facebook and Instagram pages.  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nsmdjohn IG: @drumscratcher  Contact John at: [email protected] for engraving and/or Drum Tech work.  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!    Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Wrapping up 2025 on a high note, thanks to my friends and drumming heroes Steve Gadd, Rick Marotta, Jim Keltner & Dave Mattacks! These guys have recorded some of the greatest music in history. Some hilarious and touching moments sharing stories of how they met, recording sessions and how much they love and respect each other. So come along for the ride for a truly memorable show and please subscribe. The audio podcast is available on all platforms.  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Part 2 of my conversation with legendary Phil Spector's Wall Of Sound band and Wrecking Crew keyboardist, Don Randi. We continue our conversation about Don’s work with the Beach Boys, also Sonny & Cher, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, The Jackson 5, Diana Ross and much more! So come along for the ride, and thanks for watching and listening. Please subscribe and visit livefrommydrum.com for all the latest news. Be sure to check out Part 1: https://youtu.be/aZj-c3rST80?si=xz1rY2LVMkI4Rbet To order Don's autobiography "You've Heard These Hands" https://store.wreckingcrewfilm.com/pr... or wherever you buy books!  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Don Randi is a living legend and keyboardist known for his work with Phil Spector's Wall of Sound Band and The Wrecking Crew. In Part 1 of this exclusive interview, we explore Don's incredible career, including some of his iconic tracks from The Ronettes, The Crystals, Nancy Sinatra, Linda Ronstadt/Stone Poneys, Beach Boys and much more! So come along for the ride for this insightful conversation. Thanks for watching and listening and please subscribe! Part 2 drops Dec 23rd!  To order Don's autobiography "You've Heard These Hands" https://store.wreckingcrewfilm.com/products/youve-heard-these-hands-by-don-randi or wherever you buy your books.  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com In Part 2 of my conversation with legendary drummer, composer and producer Rick Marotta, we talk about the recent Warren Zevon tribute Rick performed at, his rekindled passion for the drums, current projects and much more. So come along for the ride for Part 2 of Rick Marotta. Thanks for watching and listening! Be sure to check out Part 1 and please subscribe!  https://youtu.be/2MrL7rNE-Cw?si=2MnTFXxirabjtvcQ  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is my good friend and returning champion, Rick Marotta. Rick was one of my very first guests and has appeared on LFMDR more than anyone else. Besides being a prolific session drummer, he’s also an accomplished composer and producer. In Part 1, we do a deep dive into some of Rick’s classic recordings "She's A Burglar" and "Solar Strut" and much more! So come along for the ride for Part 1 and watch for Part 2 on Dec 8th! Thanks for watching and listening and please subscribe!  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is music industry legend, Colin Schofield. Colin’s 40 plus years in the music industry includes senior management and Vice President positions at Premier Drums, Zildjian Cymbals, Gretsch Drums and currently Jody Jazz Mouthpieces. In this episode we discuss Colin’s long and successful career, the artists he signed and worked with at Premier and Zildjian, and many hilarious stories. So come along for the ride and please subscribe!  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is drummer and recording artist extraordinaire, composer and educator, Benny Greb! Benny was one of my guests on E227, tribute to our friend Ralph Angelillo, founder of the Montreal Drum Festival. https://youtu.be/Wy769Hne1E4?si=jL9Y4wu1C9b0O6Vg Benny exploded onto the global drum scene at Montreal Drum Fest in 2005, and has since evolved into one of the most important and influential drummers of his generation. We do a deep dive into several of Benny's many projects, and much more! So come along for the ride and please subscribe!   Visit Benny's website: https://bennygreb.de/ Drum Camp: https://bennygreb.de/drum-camp/    Benny Greb "Tricky" https://youtu.be/Os3QaAuxMe8?si=aCpxWD8hOi71AJih Benny Greb Brassband "Outtasite" https://youtu.be/T7rB3cmoVsU?si=no8KUU5oMD_0r0dP Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com I'm joined by Joshua Simonds, Executive Director for the Percussive Arts Society (PAS) for a preview of PAS’ 50th PASIC Nov 12-15 in Indianapolis, IN. This year's PASIC is going to be epic, with an incredible lineup. I attended my first PASIC in 1985 in Los Angeles and have attended almost every PASIC since.  There's still time to attend this year's PASIC! Visit https://pas.org/pasic/  Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! 100% of the proceeds go toward my PAS scholarship. Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe!  https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is legendary drummer, producer and composer Simon Phillips. In this episode we do a deep dive into some of Simon's iconic recordings with Jeff Beck, Pete Townshend, The Who, Toto (of which he was a member for 21 years) and his own group Protocol.  Protocol V Studio Live Session Vol 2 will be available as a digital release on Nov 14th through littlebigbeat.com. It will be a limited edition vinyl release on December 5th. You can pre-order it on Nov 21st through littlebigbeat.com.  So come along for ride! Thanks for watching and listening and please subscribe!  Simon was my guest on episode 22 on Feb 27, 2021. https://youtu.be/FvX1BvKqf7Y?si=ywJRjlTIKdsiXcA-  https://www.simon-phillips.com  Order Protocol V Studio Live Session: https://www.littlebigbeat.com/ Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!    Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com My guest is drummer, singer/songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and Grammy Award winner, Tommy Taylor! Tommy is well known for his work with Christopher Cross earning him  five Grammy Awards, as well as guitar great Eric Johnson. In this episode we do a deep dive into Tommy’s solo record “Across The Stars” available at https://tommytaylor.com or wherever you get your music! So come along for the ride, thanks for watching and listening, I'll see you on the other side.  @tommytaylorofficial    https://youtu.be/pe_BlRbUaLI?si=19CNkiYhwugkp6wD Live From My Drum Room T-shirts and Hoodies are now available! Visit https://livefrommydrumroom.com for details!    Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom

Send me a text and please visit www.livefrommydrumroom.com Replay of Episode 87 with my old friend, Matt Sorum. Matt’s best known as a member of Guns N’ Roses, replacing original drummer Steve Adler in 1990. But Matt’s had an incredible career outside of Guns N Roses, including The Cult, Velvet Revolver, Kings Of Chaos, Billy Gibbons, Hollywood Vampires and numerous other projects. He's also a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee.   Some great stories in this episode, including Matt’s audition for David Lee Roth in 1985, joining Guns N' Roses, the Burning For Buddy tribute to Buddy Rich, produced by Neil Peart, Matt’s autobiography, “Double Talkin’ Jive” and much more. So come along for the ride! Thanks for watching, thanks for listening, and I’ll see you on the other side.    Order Matt's book: https://www.amazon.com/Double-Talkin-Jive-Stories-Revolver/dp/1644282216 Please subscribe, give it like and leave me a comment. Thanks for watching, thanks for listening and I’ll see you on the other side. Live From My Drum Room Merch available! Visit: https://livefrommydrumroom.com/  Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher! is a series of conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry icons, hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, drawing from his five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, "Live From My Drum Room With John DeChristopher!" gives the audience an insider's view that only John can offer. And no drummers are harmed on any shows! Please subscribe! https://livefrommydrumroom.com www.youtube.com/c/JohnDeChristopherLiveFromMyDrumRoom