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''. Miller has played on No. 1 songs/albums for three years in a row (2000–2003). Along with his album credits, he has two solo albums, ''Cymbalism'' and ''Arrival'', on R.M.I Records. Miller has authored two books: "The Drum Set Crash Course" and "Transitions", along with his two videos, "The Drum Set Crash Course" and "The Drum Set Crash Course Tuning Edition" from Warner Brothers Publications. A five-time Modern Drummer readers poll winner, Miller's solo projects were voted the No. 1 educational books and videos in the world. Miller also invented the Yamaha Wedge and Cascara Wedge. He is also a contributor to creating the Yamaha Subkick. These items were discontinued from Yamaha since Miller signed up for Mapex Drums, where he developed the SONIClear bearing edge and his signature Snare Drum "The VersVersus."

References

External links

Modern DrummerMusic RadarRuss Miller Interview
NAMM Oral History Library (2008)
Russ Miller Website
{{DEFAULTSORT:Miller, Russ 20th-century births Living people Musicians from Ohio 20th-century American drummers American male drummers 20th-century American male musicians Year of birth missing (living people)