Monthly Archives: March 2023

Close Up on Papa Jo Jones

Posted on March 19, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drum pioneer Jonathan “Papa Jo” Jones playing his signature “Caravan” drum solo in 1978. This video is brand new to me. The web has a few excellent videos of Papa Jo drum solos. This 1957 “Caravan” drum solo … Continue reading →

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Buddy Rich – Always a Lesson Learned

Posted on March 18, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Buddy Rich endorsed Ludwig drums, Rogers drums, and several other drum brands. But in my mind it’s hard to separate Buddy Rich from Slingerland drums. On DrumForum.org one knowledgeable person said Buddy endorsed Slingerland 1938-1946, switched for a … Continue reading →

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Benny Benjamin’s Unbeatable Timing

Posted on March 17, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Piecing together for my History of Rock Drumming series the mystery that was Motown‘s drummers, I called Motown’s offices for help, and Brian Holland spoke with me! I didn’t ask to speak with Mr. Holland. I imagine the … Continue reading →

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Playing Drums in Jacket and Tie?

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Six years ago I wrote about drum photos as drum lessons. As a pre-internet kid, opportunities to see well-known drummers live were rare. Studying every detail of a great photo could command hours of my attention. The fine … Continue reading →

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Innovators of Jazz Drumset – Part 2

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: “This material is excerpted from Scott K Fish’s forthcoming book, The History of Rock Drumming.” That’s what it says in the lead paragraph to this Percussive Notes piece from December 1994. Lacking a publisher for my “History,” I … Continue reading →

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