Once again, we are pleased to have many Vater Artists recognized in the 2011 Modern Drummer Readers Poll. Congrats to all!

 

Alternative

#1 Jack White

#2 Chris Pennie

 

Metal

#3 Morgan Rose

#5 Brann Dailor

 

R&B

#5 Chris Dave

 

Jazz

#3 Johnathan Blake

#5 Eric Harland

 

Studio

#1 Josh Freese

#4 Shawn Pelton

 

Country

#1 Jim Riley

#5 Chris McHugh

 

Clinician/Educator

#3 Mike Johnston

#5 Jim Riley

 

Up & Coming

 #1 Mike Byrne

 

Educational Book

#5 Intro To Polyrhythms by Ari Hoenig

 

Educational DVD

#4 Blast Beats Evolved by Derek Roddy

We've been working hard on shooting and editing videos of Vater Artists to give you an up-close and in-depth look at these artists, their backgrounds, influences, careers, their advice, what Vater models they prefer and more. Here's a few more to check out. For the most up to date list, please visit Vater's Media Page or the Vater You Tube Channel

Shannon Leto (30 Seconds to Mars)

Jen Lowe

Felix Pollard (House of Pain/Lionel Richie/Independent)


Kendrick Scott (Terence Blanchard/Independent)

Xavier Muriel (Buckcherry)

Larone "Skeeter" McMillian

Jeremy Spencer (Five Finger Death Punch)