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Introduction by Roy
Early in 1977, I was getting ready to do a clinic in New Jersey.
A young man approached me while I was adjusting the drumset and
introduced himself. He said, "Hi, I'm from a new magazine called
Modern Drummer. Could I take some photos and perhaps get an interview
afterwards?" I said, "Sure, why not?" After the clinic we did the
interview and I was later surprised to see myself on the cover on
MD's second issue. I've been involved with Modern Drummer to one
degree or another ever since.
In 1980, I called Ron Spagnardi, MD's Editor/Publisher and told
him I had ideas for some articles for the magazine. He was receptive
and suggested Concepts as the title for the column.
Modern Drummer was and still is the best form for drummers. Virtually
every point of view is expressed in its pages. This in itself is
an unusually objective approach to the subject of drumming. My intent
has always been to help young drummers. I believe that's also the
intent of MD. And I am extremely proud to have been involved with
the magazine virtually since its inception.
A note from Ron Spagnardi
Between 1980 and 1992, famed drummer/author/educator Roy Burns wrote
a regular column for Modern Drummer Magazine called Concepts. In
his column, Roy offered a wealth of practical, informative, and
entertaining ideas on dozens of subjects that concern serious drummers
of all ages and at all levels.
During the years that Concepts appeared in MD, the column was continually
rated among the top three in popularity among the many loyal readers
of the magazine.
The best of Concepts is a compilation of nearly 70 of Roy's most
enlightening articles extracted form the pages of Modern Drummer
- articles that have inspired thousands of drummers around the world.
Ron Spagnardi
Editor/Publisher
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