Monthly Archives: November 2014

Freddie Gruber: Is It Necessary to Know Drum Rudiments?

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Excerpted from my late 1983 or early 1984 interview with Freddie Gruber. I don’t know how much, if any, of this excerpt is in Modern Drummer’s Focus on Teachers interview, but this excerpt differs in one respect. These … Continue reading →

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Joe Morello on Buddy Rich Part 2

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Revisiting the transcript of my early 1980’s interview with Joe Morello today. Five or six times Joe Morello said some things about Buddy Rich which were new to me. I also found Joe’s remarks instructive and/or funny. I … Continue reading →

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Where a Drum Line is a Safe Place, a Home

Posted on November 29, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Grant drum line gets surprise of a lifetime in Hollywood Lured to Hollywood with the ruse of playing a private party for Robin Roberts, the Grant drum line gets a huge surprise. Sacramento – …Grant High is one the worst … Continue reading →

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Craftsman with Heart of a Teacher Gets Back His Drums

Posted on November 28, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Pals put ‘heirloom’ drum kit back in maker’s hands Sherry Lucas, The Clarion-Ledger 11:26 p.m. CST November 27, 2014 Beloved metro Jackson drummer Joe Partridge Jr. was gifted with a set he’d made nearly 18 years ago, as pals pulled … Continue reading →

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Joe Morello on Buddy – Rich Part 1

Posted on November 27, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Revisiting the transcript of my 1979 interview with Joe Morello today. Five or six times Joe Morello said some things about Buddy Rich which were new to me. I also found Joe’s remarks instructive and/or funny. So, I … Continue reading →

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