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Live From My Drum Room! ®

John DeChristopher
Music Industry
Percussive Arts Society
Drumming
Freddie Gruber
PASIC
Ringo Starr
The Beatles
Drumming Techniques
Zildjian
Buddy Rich
Charlie Watts
Steve Gadd
Hal Blaine
Music Production
The Wrecking Crew
Jeff Porcaro
Huey Lewis and the News
David Bowie
Paul Mccartney
Woodstock

Live From My Drum Room!® is hosted by drummer and music industry veteran, John DeChristopher, and is a series of intimate conversations with legendary drummers and Music Industry friends, drawing from John's five decades in the Music Industry. Created in 2020, and ranked BEST Drum Podcast, it's a peek behind the curtain that only John can offer. And no drummers harmed on any show! Visit livefrommy... more

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Celebrating the 85th birthday of my friend and hero, legendary drummer for the Rolling Stones Charlie Watts. Recorded live June 2nd, 2026. I’m honored to be joined by Charlie’s long-time fr... more

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My guest is "Weird Al" Yankovic's longtime drummer, author and Grammy Award winner, Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz. In this episode "Bermuda" recalls meeting "Weird Al" in 1980 and his incredible 4... more

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Originally released in two parts, this is the complete 2 hr 30 min episode with legendary, former Pearl Jam drummer, Dave Abbruzzese, remastered with enhanced audio. We cover everything fro... more

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A LIVE Masterclass! My guests are legendary drummer, author, educator and founding member of Tower Of Power, David Garibaldi, Bill Gibson of Huey Lewis & The News/Sons Of Champlin, drummer ... more

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Recent Guests

David Garibaldi
Legendary drummer, founder of DG Drum Camp
Tower of Power (formerly)
Episode: E269: David Garibaldi, Bill Gibson & Henrique De Almeida LIVE Masterclass!
Henrique De Almeida
Master drummer, educator, founder of Drum Set Coach Academy
Drum Set Coach Academy
Episode: E269: David Garibaldi, Bill Gibson & Henrique De Almeida LIVE Masterclass!
Doug Cosmo Clifford
Legendary drummer of Creedence Clearwater Revival
Creedence Clearwater Revival
Episode: E268: UPDATED Doug "Cosmo" Clifford of Creedence Clearwater Revival!
Paul Francis
Master cymbalsmith, rebranding as Cymbal Craftsman By Paul Francis
Cymbal Craftsman By Paul Francis (formerly Royal Symbols)
Episode: E267: On Location With Cymbal Craftsman By Paul Francis!
Dave Abbruzzese
Former Pearl Jam drummer, discussed his firing from Pearl Jam and career
Pearl Jam (former member)
Episode: E265: DAVE ABBRUZZESE Opens Up About Pearl Jam & More! Part 1 (Improved Sound Quality!)
Jason Gianni
Drummer, educator, and author
Drummers Collective; Hudson Music
Episode: E264: Live From My Drum Room With JASON GIANNI!
Sterling Campbell
Drummer with a career spanning Bowie, Soul Asylum, Duran Duran, Cyndi Lauper, B-52s
Episode: E263: Live From My Drum Room With Sterling Campbell!
Steve Gadd
Legendary drummer, subject of the updated book Steve Gadd Up Close & In Session
Hudson Music, DCI Video
Episode: E262: STEVE GADD & ROB WALLIS! NEW "Steve Gadd Up Close & In Session"
John JR Robinson
Legendary drummer, known for track work on Higher Love, Ain't Nobody, All Night Long, etc.
Session Drummer/Musician
Episode: E261: TrackTalk With "JR" Robinson! "Higher Love" "Ain't Nobody" "All Night Long" & More!

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John DeChristopher
Host of Live From My Drum Room; veteran in the music industry with a focus on intimate interviews and education.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 48 ratings
  • Request for a Jim Keltner Episode

    Love these podcasts hearing from drumming’s pantheon.

    Please can you twist the great Jim Keltner’s arm to have his own episode.

    Thanks in advance and love your hosting style John. NJ 👍

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NGJ79
    Australia4 years ago
  • My Favourite drum podcast

    I absolutely love this podcast. John’s interaction with the guests and the stories that they tell are the best.

    Thanks for a great show.

    Regards

    Mike from Australia

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    micgio
    Australia4 years ago

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A few episodes get very gear-focused, which is ideal for gear nerds; others shine with career wisdom.
Love the expert guest lineups and hosting style; very insightful.
Listeners appreciate the candid stories and practical takeaways for drummers.

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E269: David Garibaldi, Bill Gibson & Henrique De Almeida LIVE Masterclass!
Q: How important is left-hand independence for developing a groove?
It's foundational; you build vocabulary with both hands and learn to ghost and articulate through the left hand, which allows you to express groove with nuance and control.
E263: Live From My Drum Room With Sterling Campbell!
Q: How did you land the Cyndi Lauper gig?
Sterling describes auditioning for Cyndi Lauper after the Pedantics gig, being naive about the ultimate trajectory, and getting the offer after the manager told him she wanted to go with him. It was a pivotal early break that set the tone for subsequent high-profile opportunities.
E260: Live From My Drum Room With Jerry Speiser of Men At Work!
Q: What role did your producer, Peter McKeon, play in the recording process?
Peter was instrumental in shaping Jerry's sound and ensuring the drums were well-recorded, attending to every detail in the process.
E260: Live From My Drum Room With Jerry Speiser of Men At Work!
Q: Did you and the band start playing covers before writing your own songs?
They primarily focused on original songs from the start, not performing covers.
E260: Live From My Drum Room With Jerry Speiser of Men At Work!
Q: What are some of the elements that make your drumming style unique?
Jerry believes in creating rhythmical melodies while incorporating various drum patterns learned through lessons, leading to his distinctive sound.

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This show features intimate conversations with legendary drummers and music-industry friends, focusing on craft, education, and the human stories behind iconic performances. Episodes highlight mentoring, hands-on teaching approaches, gear and studio anecdotes, and the evolving landscape of drum education and performance. Noteworthy is the in-depth, personal storytelling that blends technical insight with career reflections, offering practical takeaways for players, educators, and fans while maintaining a warm, candid hosting style.

Potential listeners can expect a mix of historical context, practical drumming wisdom, and behind-the-scenes moments from tours, studios, and clinics. A recurring strength is the emphasis on mentorship, communit... more

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2. Henrique De Almeida
3. Doug Cosmo Clifford
4. Paul Francis
5. Dave Abbruzzese
6. Jason Gianni
7. Sterling Campbell
8. Steve Gadd

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