Percussionistics Podcast

Remembering Frank BeardThis week Colin, Robin, and Glenn step away from the usual format to honor Frank Beard, the ZZ Top drummer who just passed. They dig into his Texas shuffle roots on tracks like La Grange and Tush, the synth-driven turn on Eliminator, and where he ranks among rock's greats. A short, heartfelt look back at a drummer who never needed the spotlight to hold a band together.

Episode 8 and we threw a picnic, except instead of food, we each brought music. Colin's cracking open Van Halen and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Robin goes full Americana with Eddie Rabbit and Wipeout. Glenn shows up with jazz, Bee Gees, and Kenny Loggins like it's a black tie event.

This week the trio breaks down drum intros so good you know the song before the singer opens their mouth — Eric Carr's gut-punch into KISS's Creatures of the Night, that deceptively simple Sunday Bloody Sunday hi-hat, and a real debate over whether Foo Fighters' My Hero is powerful or just a lot. Plus an Aerosmith honorable mention nobody asked for.

Colin, Robin, and Glenn are back and nobody agrees on anything.Robin shares the buzz around Alex Van Halen reportedly working on an album of never-before-heard Eddie Van Halen tracks. Glenn reviews a Prince tribute show at the Golden Nugget. Colin recaps Sonic Temple in Columbus, 41 bands in 4 days, with highlights from Coheed and Cambria, Pierce the Veil, and Shinedown.Then the main event, our first ever drummer exposé on Ringo Starr. Robin defends him fully. Glenn does not. Feel vs technique, influence vs skill, what actually makes a drummer great.

Three drummers. One podcast. Zero filter.Episode 5 welcomes Robin to the crew. The theme? Christmas in April, everyone picks songs for each other and nobody's playing nice. Don Brewer, Tré Cool, Sleep Token, Judas Priest, and a 16th-note groove that drummers won't stop talking about.

Episode 8 and we threw a picnic, except instead of food, we each brought music. Colin's cracking open Van Halen and Red Hot Chili Peppers. Robin goes full Americana with Eddie Rabbit and Wipeout. Glenn shows up with jazz, Bee Gees, and Kenny Loggins like it's a black tie event.

Glenn, Colin, and Robin explore game-changing drummers who redefined the craft. From Joe Morello's revolutionary solo in Take Five to Steve Gadd's military-influenced groove in 50 Ways to Leave Your Lover, they break down the performances that shifted how drummers approach the kit. The conversation covers Mitch Mitchell's conversational playing with Jimi Hendrix, Carter Beauford's open-handed complexity, Lars Ulrich's role in creating thrash metal, and Charlie Watts' bold percussion work on Sympathy for the Devil. It's a deep dive into the moments and musicians that changed drumming forever.

Can a band survive without its drummer? Colin and Glenn debate whether bands fold or find a way when the drummer leaves, with stop-by stops at Motley Crue, Eagles, Van Halen, Blink-182, RHCP, KISS, Fleetwood Mac, Genesis, DMB, Toto, Nirvana, and Rush. Plus: 2025 Drumeo Awards talk and a surprising deep dive into Sleep Token’s drummer “II” and “The Love You Want.”

What separates a solid drummer from one you remember? This episode breaks down the feel, the choices, and the musicianship that define great performances. Glenn and Colin share their thoughts on what's been catching their attention.

Glenn and Colin sit back and press play, listening through a set of songs and sharing their thoughts as they go. They talk about what catches their ear, the musicianship, the arrangements, the moments that made memories.

Percussionistics is the podcast where drums, drummers and the drumming behind every great song takes center stage. We dive deep into the heartbeat of music, celebrating the artistry, technique and stories that drive the world of drumming.