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Taylor Hawkins honored by peers “not only as an incredible drummer but as a beautiful man”

Taylor Hawkins, acclaimed drummer of Foo Fighters, has passed away at the age of 50. Musicians joined his fans and family in celebrating his life and legacy, especially his immense contributions to drumming. Unsurprisingly, many drummers led the conversation. They recognized one of their own and honored someone who advanced the art form with his […]

20 pop-punk drummers who set the beat for the whole genre

If you’ve been a pop-punk fan for quite some time now, we’re willing to bet it was a fast, upbeat song that first made you fall in love with the genre. You probably still remember the jolt of energy you felt when your now-favorite songs blasted through your speakers for the first time, and you […]

Good Charlotte discuss their inspirations, origins and rise to fame

In the latest APTV MI Conversations Series video, hosted by Ryan J. Downey, Dean Butterworth and Joel Madden talk about their musical inspirations, the beginning of Good Charlotte and the band's rise to fame. The two have wildly different backgrounds. While Butterworth grew up in England, Madden and his brother grew up in a rural […]

Good Charlotte: Good Morning, Re-Invention

Bored with the scene-and their haters-GOOD CHARLOTTE have traded a life of contemporary-punk popularity for a world of DJ booths, club life and hip-hop heroes. And it’s okay with them if you have a problem with that, too. Story: JR Griffin “I just did a couple of photo shoots for a […]