Monthly Archives: July 2019

The Hunt for Gary Chester Memorabilia

Posted on July 17, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s a recent SOS from Katrina Chester and Tony Cruz. They are working on a Gary Chester documentary. In this video they are asking all of us to consider letting Katrina and Tony have access to any Gary … Continue reading →

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Ray Davies: Happy Mistakes That Make a Band Unique

Posted on July 16, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Last year I read and very much enjoyed Ray Davies’s autobiography, Americana: The Kinks, the Riff, the Road: The Story. The book tells the stories of Ray Davies rebuilding his life, musical and personal, post-The Kinks. In this … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart – I Was Just Trying to Play in the Big Leagues (1986)

Posted on July 12, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s Neil Peart in 1986 answering my questions about his influence on drummers. Here’s the back story to our interview which appeared, in part, in Modern Drummer’s 10th Anniversary Issue. Scott K Fish: Ten years ago you’d been … Continue reading →

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Musical Trio Drumming of Gene Krupa in 1945

Posted on July 7, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I love Gene Krupa’s playing in all settings, but I hold a special place in my heart for his small group drumming. Here’s a familiar swing era tune, “Stompin’ at the Savoy,” with very musical playing by Krupa … Continue reading →

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