The new issue of Classic Drummer will be mailed Jan.12th to our subscribers. Bookstores as well as music stores should be receiving theirs soon after.

Chris Layton graces the cover for this issue. From Stevie Ray Vaughan to the Arc Angels and now of "Grady", Chris has influenced many a drummer in his time. For the rock and roll fan, Roger Earl of Foghat is presented as the 70's rock drummer. Joe Corsello covers the jazz side of drumming in this issue. We've got a nice couple of articles on drummers from Louisiana, from way back. Should I say, very nice pictures to go along with it all. For the gear head, we cover Steve Maxwell's Drum Store, and Hayman drums are coverd in the Reader's Showcase.

Editor Billy is going to NAMM in a couple of weeks, so look for the guy in the Classic Drummer t-shirt.

More info on Classic Drummer is at www.classicdrummer.com or drop me an email at [email]bruce@classicdrummer.com[/email]

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