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On Saturday, Jan. 14, Guitar Center, the world's largest retailer of guitars, amplifiers, drums, keyboards and pro-audio and recording equipment, held their 23rd annual 'Drum-Off' in search of the ...

As the saying goes, "the beat goes on," and Guitar Center have done their part to ensure that keeps happening by backing the annual Drum-Off competition amongst drummers. Now in its 27th year, the ...

Rancho Cucamonga drummer Forrest Rice was as surprised as anyone when he learned he won a semi-final competition in November to take part in the 26th annual Guitar Center’s Drum-Off event. “I thought ...

Armed with sticks and rhythm, these guys and gals will beat the skins within an inch of their lives. Guitar Center Drum-Off Championship finalist Ivan Garcia delights the crowd at the Music Box at the ...

WEST COVINA >> Mark Pacpaco didn’t learn how to play the drums by banging pots and pans in his family kitchen. Instead, the 19-year-old West Covina resident’s training started with a pair of ...

Shown, from left, are Nick Barrett, Angelo Stokes, Pat Marcinko, Andrew Merkle, Gerald LaMark and Jerad Lippi. MOOSIC – On Oct. 14, Guitar Center at the Shoppes at Montage held the store finals of ...

Stakes were high for six area finalists competing in the district Guitar Center Drum-Off competition held at the North Houston store on Nov 4. Only one would walk away with entry to the Dallas ...

The drumming champion of the world is an 18-year-old from Matteson! Tony Taylor Jr. joins Windy City Live fresh off his victory of the 27th annual Guitar Center Drum Off. Tony beat out thousands of ...

Award-Winning Acclaimed Artist, Charlie Harrington, has accepted an invitation to judge Guitar Center's 2012 Drum Off Competition. Charlie, an active touring and session drummer, is in high demand not ...

Stakes were high for six area finalists competing in the district Guitar Center Drum-Off competition held at the North Houston store on Nov 4. Only one would walk away with entry to the Dallas ...

It was like Christmas, Easter and the Fourth of July rolled into one drum kit. As soon as Thomas Pridgen saw those glorious, gleaming drums, he knew they were meant for him. Preternaturally ...