Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Rock Drummers = Pro Athletes?

NRBQ's drummer Tommy Ardolino, shown at right, could not be reached for comment.

"Playing the drums for a rock band requires the stamina of a Premiership footballer, research suggests.

Tests on Clem Burke, the veteran Blondie drummer, revealed that 90 minutes of drumming could raise his heart rate to 190 beats a minute."