Daniel Glass (born May 16, 1966) is an American drummer, author, historian and educator. He is recognized in the drum industry as an authority on classic American drumming and the evolution of American Popular Music.

Educator/Clinician

As an educator, Glass has published several books and DVDs, including, ''The Century Project'' ''DVD'' (winner of the ''

Modern Drummer ''Modern Drummer'' is a monthly publication targeting the interests of drummers and percussionists. The magazine features interviews, equipment reviews, columns offering advice on technique, and information for the general public. ''Modern Dru ...

'' reader's poll: Best Education Package, 2010), ''Music Alive!'s Percussion'', ''The Commandments of Early Rhythm and Blues Drumming'' (co-written with Zoro and the winner of the 2009 ''

Drum! ''Drum!'' is an American educational drumming magazine. It features artist profiles, product reviews, lessons and advanced transcriptions covering rock, pop and related styles of music. The magazine was launched in 1991 with Andy Doerschuk as ed ...

'' Magazine Drummie Award for "Best Drumming Book.") and ''The Roots of Rock Drumming'' (co-edited with Journey drummer, Steve Smith and voted one of the top four drumming books of 2014 by ''

'' Magazine.) Glass has also contributed to the ''Encyclopedia of Percussion'' (second edition) with the "Rock 'n' Roll Drumming (1948-2000)" chapter, and is a regular contributor to publications like ''

'', ''

'' and ''

Classic Drummer A classic is an outstanding example of a particular style; something of lasting worth or with a timeless quality; of the first or highest quality, class, or rank – something that exemplifies its class. The word can be an adjective (a ''c ...

Magazine''. He has performed hundreds of clinics and master classes globally, appearing at many educational conferences and music festivals. In 2013, he co-curated an exhibit on the history of the drum set at the Rhythm Discovery Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, for which he was awarded the Percussive Arts Society’s "Distinguished Service Award."

Performer

Glass is a member of the pioneering swing group

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since 1994, Glass has recorded and performed all over the world with many artists, including

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, Johnny Boyd, Debbie Davies,

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, Robert Gordon, and

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. He was twice voted one of the top five R&B drummers in the world by readers of ''

'' and ''

'' magazine.

Discography

With Royal Crown Revue

With other artists

Endorsements

Glass endorses

Drum Workshop Drum Workshop, Inc. (also known as DW Drums or DW) is a drum kit and hardware manufacturing company based in Oxnard, California. Current products by DW include drum sets, snare drums, and hardware. History Drum Workshop was founded in 1972 ...

/DW Drums (drums/pedals/hardware), Crescent cymbals,

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(drumsticks and brushes), and Aquarian

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References

External links

Official Daniel Glass web site

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