My guest today, well it’s the returning champion, Gordon Rytmeister.

Gordo first joined me back in 2019 for Episodes 61 and 63, and he’s also been part of the Steve Gadd and Simon Phillips Spotlight episodes.

This time, we’re hanging out in his studio—the same place where I first met him for a drum lesson more than 20 years ago.

We catch up on life, touring with Tim Finn, playing in Russia with James Morrison, playing alongside his son Elijah, recovering from carpal tunnel surgery, and why feel, context and musicality still matter in an age of social media chops.

We also geek out on Steve Gadd, drum sounds, snare drums, recording from home, and why music usually feels better when everyone’s playing together in the same room.

This conversation was recorded 9th July 2026.

Cover photo by Bill Risby

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My guest today is Luke Herbert.

Luke is a drummer, percussionist, educator and founder of Pocket Percussion.

From the Sydney 2000 Olympic opening ceremony, to seven-night-a-week pub gigs and working with Brian Cadd, to three years on the road and in the studios of Nashville, Luke has built a career around groove, feel and playing for the song.

Luke also plays alongside Murray Cook from The Wiggles in Murray and the Movers, bringing together a great band of players for some seriously fun rock and roll.

His latest project, Every Beatles Beat, is a full-blown love letter to Ringo Starr—recording a snippet of every Beatles song in chronological order at Studios 301 and turning it into a film, live show and art installation.

We talk drumming heroes, vintage gear, life on the road, teaching and finding your own sound.

For more on Luke check out

• lukeherbert.com
• everybeatlesbeat.com
• Luke on instagram

This conversation was recorded 8th July 2026.

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Have you ever listened to a song and thought…

Who’s playing drums on this?

Join long-time friends and drummers Stevie Taylor and Jonnie Adams as they dive deep into some of their favourite songs and drum performances, uncovering the stories behind the recordings. Along the way, they sit down with the drummers, musicians, songwriters and producers who helped create the music we all know and love.

Our first episodes feature songs including Big Bone by Los Lobotomys, If You Were Mine by Level 42, and Daybreak Again by Tommy Emmanuel, with exclusive interviews with David Garfield, Will Lee, Gary Husband, Tommy Emmanuel, Mitch Farmer and more.

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Until then, we'll keep asking the question… Who's on Drums?