SKF NOTE: Another memory found while digging through boxes of my drum memorabilia.

I have a recollection of Modern Drummer Founder/Publisher Ron Spagnardi sharing percussionist John T. Bock‘s letter with me. Bock founded Fast Hands Drum Studio in NY in 1957. Later he wrote the book, “Fast Hands for Drummers,” which Bock’s grandson, Cameron, is trying to get back in print.

It was always heartwarming when anyone wrote to the magazine with kind words about something I had written. When such praise came from a noted drummer or industry person, it made me feel even more gratitude.