Again Let There Be Drums

Hank Marvin, the legendary guitarist from The Shadows, and Roger Taylor have collaborated on a new rendition of the 1961 instrumental classic Let There Be Drums by Sandy Nelson. This track is part of the charity compilation album Think Loud 4 Parkinson’s, curated by music manager Ian Grant, who has been living with Parkinson’s disease since 2016.

The project brings together an impressive lineup of renowned drummers, including Vinnie Colaiuta, Simon Phillips, Chad Wackerman, and Peter Erskine, all contributing their talents to support Parkinson’s research. The accompanying music video, directed by Nigel Dick—known for his work on “Do They Know It’s Christmas?”—features these musicians uniting for the cause..

Let There Be Drums has long been a favorite among rock musicians, often used as a warm-up piece. This new version not only honors the original but also serves a greater purpose by raising funds for Cure Parkinson’s. Listeners are encouraged to support the initiative by purchasing the album or donating through the organization’s website.

The full list of artists featured on ‘Let There Be Drums’ is as follows:

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Roger Taylor (Queen)

Vinnie Colaiuta (Joni Mitchell, Frank Zappa, Sting, Jeff Beck)

Ice Dob ( The Molotovs)

Eric Manegold (Chuck Berry, Merrie Lee Rush)

Terl Bryant (John Paul Jones, Peter Murphy, Martin Barre)

Derrek Phillips (Gloria Gaynor, Michael McDonald, Vanessa Williams)

Chad Wackerman (Frank Zappa, Steve Vai, Andy Summers)

Simon Phillips (The Who, Toto, Hiromi, Jeff Beck)

Peter Erskine (Weather Report, Chick Corea, Dr. Um)

James Guckenheimer (Prophets & Outlaws, Matt Boggs)