Monthly Archives: May 2015

Steward Copeland: A Sense of Relief When It’s Time to Go Home

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Police drummer Stewart Copeland still keeping busy BY JANE STEVENSON, POSTMEDIA NETWORK MONDAY, MAY 18, 2015 02:07 PM EDT Q. [D]o you foresee another Police reunion in your future? A. I’m trying not to imagine such a thing… I mean, … Continue reading →

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Gary Chester: The Japanese Rose Plant Lesson

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: How I came to interview Gary Chester is explained here. The typed transcript is 64-pages, edited for publication in the April 1983 Modern Drummer.  Gary gave many life beyond the cymbals “life lessons” during the interview. Here’s one … Continue reading →

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Les DeMerle: How Did You Get Your Break?

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Les DeMerle‘s interview appears in the October 1984 Modern Drummer. The back story is here: Scott K Fish: What are some of the common questions you’re asked at clinics? Les DeMerle: One of the questions I’m asked alot is, … Continue reading →

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Chick Corea: I Really Wanted to Connect with the World

Posted on May 18, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Chick Corea is near the top of my list of “Musicians to Dig Deep.” That is, I want to give a more thoughtful, chronological listen to his music. I’ve heard quite a bit: Chick with Mongo Santamaria, the … Continue reading →

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Scott K Fish, Drummer Interviewer, Back in the Saddle Again

Posted on May 17, 2015 by Scott K Fish

I have revisited a handful of albums, for inspiration and/or pleasure, all my adult life. A handful of albums I’ve owned first as vinyl LP’s, then as audiocassettes, then as CD’s, and now in MP3 format. Something about the feel … Continue reading →

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