Rich Lackowski

Rich Lackowski

Nikki O’Neill

Rich Lackowski is the author of the award-winning series of On the Beaten Path music instruction books, an international clinician, and member of the Vic Firth Education Team. Lackowski has also written articles and features for DRUM!, Drumscene, TRAPS, and How to Play Drums magazines, and he's performed in various locations around the world since 1985, including Australia's prestigious Ultimate Drummer's Weekend in Melbourne, Australia in 2010. Lackowski was born and raised in Chicago, IL, and currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. He's played the drums since age 10 and is currently playing drums in the Nikki O'Neill Band.

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  • WHAT INSPIRES YOU?

    My most memorable performance has to be the Ultimate Drummer’s Weekend festival in Melbourne Australia in 2010. I played some songs from various bands I’ve been in, and brought a few chapters of “On the Beaten Path” to life. After the festival, Steve Smith, Pete Lockett, Derek Roddy, Rick Latham and some other awesome drummers all hung out together and shared stories and tips, and a lot of laughs. Is was a magical time.

  • WORDS OF WISDOM FOR THE NEXT GENERATION OF DRUMMERS

    The song drives everything. Songs can bring out ideas I’ve never played before, and call for sounds that may be new to me. It’s both challenging and fun to chase the sounds that are in my head and try to make them come alive on the kit. It’s all about the song.

  • FAVORITE ZILDJIAN CYMBAL/COMBO

    For over 30 years, every time I’ve picked up a pair of sticks, they’ve been Vic Firth’s. I love the way they feel, and the matched pairing ensures an even sound with both sticks. The quality is unmatched and they’re just the best sticks you can get.

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