Monthly Archives: March 2020

Ed Soph – You Can’t Just Think Rhythmically

Posted on March 19, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: At 4:30 this morning I was reading a typed copy of my 1978 Ed Soph interview. Soph was always interesting to interview. Smart, curious, a strong grasp of drum history; a player who seemed always willing to re-examine … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart – Fun with the Four-On-the-Floor Bass Drum

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This excerpt is from the full transcript of my 1986 conversation with Neil Peart. Here’s the back story. Right before I asked this question about playing in 4/4 time, Neil spoke at some length about using odd-time signatures … Continue reading →

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Yo-Yo Ma – Musicians Have to Find the Road Never Traveled

Posted on March 17, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I’m a longtime fan of Yo-Yo Ma, his music, his artistry as a cellist, and for his ongoing willingness to experiment with music, to take risks. This excerpt is from a new book I’m reading titled, Yo-Yo Ma … Continue reading →

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Von Ohlen – I Look at Things Ass-Backwards

Posted on March 16, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From the transcript of my interview with John Von Ohlen, published in the March 1985 Modern Drummer. This interview was done by phone. I was in my MD office. John was home in Indiana. My introduction to John’s … Continue reading →

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SKF – Stay Positive, America

Posted on March 15, 2020 by Scott K Fish

Stay positive, AmericaStaff, Piscataquis Observer • March 13, 2020By Scott K. Fish Sometimes, when six-year old Grafton was younger, we’d step out of the house to explore or to drive somewhere. Later, I’d notice he had his shoes or boots … Continue reading →

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