Monthly Archives: March 2023

Thank You For Your Help

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Scott K Fish

A heartfelt thank you for visiting my blog, Life Beyond the Cymbals, and to visitors willing and able to to support the work with a donation. Started in April 2014, Life Beyond the Cymbals is mostly about drumming and drummers. … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart on Music and Writing Pt 2

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: When I posted the first part of this interview I had forgotten this interview was the basis for Neil Peart’s April 1984 Modern Drummer cover story. I thank those listeners who refreshed my memory. This is the other … Continue reading →

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Kenny Clarke Raised the Bar for Drummers

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Kenny Clarke is a drummer I read about before I heard him play. Clarke is a founding father of Bebop, credited with moving timekeeping off the hi-hat and over to the ride cymbal. He did so, according to … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart on Music and Writing Pt. 1

Posted on March 10, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This 30-plus minute conversation with Neil Peart is one of my favorites. It is a conversation with two guys who love music, drumming, and writing. Neil talks about his goal to transition to professional writer from drummer/lyricist, once … Continue reading →

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Joe Morello – ‘Brother Jack’

Posted on March 8, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From Joe Morello’s “Sextet And Big Band“ album released in 1989. Known primarily for his small band drumming, especially with The Dave Brubeck Quartet, this track presents a driving, swinging, big band drumming Joe Morello. Enjoy.

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