Monthly Archives: June 2023

Peart on Playing Two Bass Drums Well

Revisiting Modern Drummer‘s May 1983 issue for my recent Terri Lyne Carrington post, I came across an interesting exchange of information in the “Ask A Pro” column between Jeff Wald of Maryland, MD, and Neil Peart. Wald said he has … Continue reading

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Terri Lyne Carrington Talks About Her Debut Album (1983)

SKF NOTE: Multi-talented musician/drummer Terri Lyne Carrington has, for the first time, given her debut album “wide release” for the first time. First released in 1981, TLC & Friends, It features the then 16-year old drummer in the company of … Continue reading

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Paging Willie Davis

SKF NOTE: Rock/pop historians have not been kind to drummer Willie Davis. Davis is the drummer on the 1960s hit song, “Peppermint Twist,” by Joey Dee and the Starliters. To my ears, Davis’s playing on “Peppermint” is unique and memorable. … Continue reading

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Will Calhoun – First Release Interview Pt 2 (1989)

SKF NOTE – June 10, 2017, I first posted on my blog an audio excerpt from my interview with Will Calhoun. He was, at the time, the drummer with Living Colour. Here is what I wrote in that post’s introduction: … Continue reading

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Will Calhoun – First Release Interview Pt 1 (1989)

SKF NOTE: June 10, 2017, I first posted on my blog an audio excerpt from my interview with Will Calhoun. He was, at the time, the drummer with Living Colour. Here is what I wrote in that post’s introduction: Among … Continue reading

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