Monthly Archives: September 2015

Art Blakey Gretsch Ad 1958

SKF NOTE: A beautiful photo of Art Blakey and his Gretsch drumset taken by photographer extraordinaire Chuck Stewart. This was the inside front cover of Down Beat‘s March 6, 1958 issue.

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Joe Vitale: My Job is to Direct the Dynamics

Drummer Joe Vitale Reflects on Collaborating with Classic Rocker Joe Walsh Concert Preview Posted By Matt Wardlaw on Sat, Sep 12, 2015 at 10:31 am Joe Vitale: “I started out with jazz guys and jazz guys used to drive big … Continue reading

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Charter School Drum Teacher: Each Child a Gift, a Joy

Whitewater teacher drums up fellowship Edwin Scherzer | September 13, 2015 “I have a passion for working with children; each one truly is a gift and a joy in my life,” [Christine] Hayes said. Hayes is…past president of the Wisconsin … Continue reading

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Neil Peart: 50 Years Experience, One Drum Solo

Neil Peart on His ‘Final Drum Solo’ with Rush“My vague design for that solo was deceptively simple.”September 10, 2015 2:38 PM August 1st at the LA Forum marked the last show in the supposed last tour. A lot of lasts, including … Continue reading

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Buddy Rich/Louis Bellson Remo Ad 1971

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