David Frangioni & Modern Drummer exhibited at the 2021 Chicago Drum Show at the Prairie Events Center, at Kane County Fairgrounds in St. Charles, Illinois! This is the 30^th Anniversary of the Chicago Drum Show, and after 2020 David was excited to be joining 94+ other drum exhibitors at this iconic drum show.  David hosted an Instagram Live from the show with Kofi Baker, legendary drummer Ginger Baker’s son, Bill Ludwig III, WFLIII endorsee Hayley Cramer from London, Don McCauley (Charlie Watts drum technician and creator of 2022’ New England Drum Show) and Rob Silverman awesome drummer and innovator of Drumology. 

Modern Drummer had their Legends Books - Volume I. Neil Peart - Volume II. Alex Van Halen - Volume III. Chad Smith on display featuring each of their Modern Drummer Cover Stories (Neil Peart an astonishing 9 covers!), an exclusive new interview for the Book (Alex Van Halen & Chad Smith), an evolution of their iconic drum kits, a breakdown of their band’s classic tracks, and much more.

Overall, the show was a great success for Modern Drummer and all who attended.