Anthony Burrill prints celebrate drumming legends and turn iconic phrases into art

A collection of Anthony Burrill prints celebrating legends of drumming including Stewart Copeland, Nick Mason and Mike Joyce, is available to purchase now in aid of Teenage Cancer Trust.

The drummers, who between them are responsible for some of the most iconic riffs, fills and rhythms in rock music, are the latest names to collaborate with Teenage Cancer Trust and artist Anthony Burrill on a series of limited-edition, signed prints raising much-needed funds to support young people going though cancer.

The limited-edition Anthony Burrill prints, created in collaboration with graphic designer Theo Hersey, feature the favourite drumming patterns of icons including percussionists Dame Evelyn Glennie and Nic Collins and Journey’s Steve Smith, as part of the One Two Three Four project, which sees their favourite phrases reimagined into striking typographic works.

Anthony Burrill’s work is held in permanent collections at the V&A, The Design Museum and The Cooper-Hewitt in New York. Theo Hersey is a graphic designer, letter press printer, and owner of the Typography Workshop.

“Working in collaboration with Theo Hersey on this new set of prints has been fantastic,” Anthony Burrill said. “Together we have developed a series of letterpress prints inspired by some of the world’s best drummers and percussionists.

“Theo and I met through our shared love of music, so it feels fitting that we should join forces to support the important work of Teenage Cancer Trust.”

The latest cohort join fellow legends including Sir Paul McCartney’s drummer Abe Laboriel Jnr, Arctic Monkeys’ Matt Helders, Simple Minds’ Cherisse Osei, Slayer’s Dave Lombardo and Porcupine Tree’s Gavin Harrison in supporting the charity project, which is curated once again by drum teacher to the stars Mike Dolbear, a long-time supporter of Teenage Cancer Trust.

Each of these vibrant artworks has been produced as a limited-edition of 100 letterpress prints, perfect for art and music lovers, available exclusively in the online Teenage Cancer Trust store from £85. They are autographed by both the artist Anthony Burrill, and the respective drummer.

Nick Mason is the legendary drummer and founding member of Pink Floyd, renowned for his innovative rhythms and sonic experimentation that helped define the band’s iconic sound - his drumming has shaped some of the most influential recordings in rock history — from the ambient landscapes of Echoes to the intricate grooves of The Dark Side of the Moon. In recent years, Mason has returned to the stage with Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets, a critically acclaimed project celebrating Pink Floyd’s early psychedelic catalogue and reintroducing it to a new generation of fans.

Mike Joyce is best known as the drummer for The Smiths, one of the most influential British bands of the 1980s. His sharp, melodic drumming helped define the group’s sound, contributing to their enduring legacy in British indie rock. Joyce has also collaborated with the likes of Sinead O’Connor, Public Image Ltd, and Buzzcocks, and continues to DJ around the world as a seasoned radio presenter.

Steve Smith is a Grammy-winning drummer best known for his work with the rock band Journey, as well as his long-running jazz fusion group Vital Information. Blending precision, musicality, and technical brilliance, Smith has been repeatedly voted one of the greatest drummers of all time. His work spans rock, jazz, and world music, making him one of the most versatile percussionists in modern music.

Dame Evelyn Glennie is the world’s premier solo percussionist. Her solo recordings exceed 40 CDs. A double GRAMMY award winner and BAFTA nominee, Evelyn composes for film, theatre and television. Evelyn was awarded an OBE in 1993 and has over 100 international awards to date, including the Polar Music Prize, the Léonie Sonning Music Prize and the Companion of Honour. Evelyn is Curator for The Evelyn Glennie Collection. Her iconic film Touch the Sound, TED Talk and charity The Evelyn Glennie Foundation embody her life-long mission to Teach the World to Listen.

Nic Collins is a versatile and accomplished drummer and songwriter who has been touring the globe since his teens — performing with his father Phil Collins, Genesis, Mike + The Mechanics, and his own band, Better Strangers. With a sharp, expressive style, he bridges generations of progressive and alternative rock with originality and precision.