Alex Acuña grew up with percussion, and in some ways the world of percussion has grown with Alex Acuña. Born Alejandro Acuña on Dec. 12, 1944, in Pativilca, Peru, Acuña was part of a musical family – his father and all five brothers were musicians. Acuña began teaching himself the drums at age 4 and [...]

Cherry Point, N.C., has seen its share of jets ascend from its famed Cherry Point Marine Corps Air Station. It also was the launching pad of a soaring percussion career as the hometown of Primus rocker Tim Alexander, who was born in that city on April 10, 1965. Alexander says he was inspired to become [...]