Monthly Archives: February 2016

Max Roach: What Changes is Rhythm

Posted on February 7, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here is something Max Roach told me in the early 1980s. I, of course, already had a high appreciation for drummers’ contributions to music. But Max’s words kicked my appreciation up several steps. I don’t have Max’s exact … Continue reading →

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Drums? Who Cares?

Posted on February 6, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I enjoy listening to people tell me about their life passions. Maybe it’s what they do for a living, or may maybe it’s what they do for a hobby. That doesn’t matter. If a person is passionate about … Continue reading →

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Armin Steiner: Recording Motown in L.A.

Posted on February 3, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My Carol Kaye transcript, and other of my backgrounder interviews, prompted questioning from some readers about West coast musicians recording early Motown records. Several musicians and other music industry people told me some (many?) of those Motown recordings … Continue reading →

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Carol Kaye: I Never Really Wanted to Do Studio Work

Posted on February 2, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In the early 1980s, when I spoke with musician Carol Kaye, I felt incredibly fortunate. I still feel that way. I was working to put together a history of rock drummers that, at times, was tough to piece … Continue reading →

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This Woodshed Changed My Life

Posted on February 1, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: These are photos of Charles R. Fish Nursery in Auburn, MA. It was 100 square acres of tree nursery belonging to my paternal grandparents. It is also where my father, Chet Fish, and his two brothers, my Uncle … Continue reading →

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