Monthly Archives: October 2023

Soph Zildjian Cymbal Set-Up

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A “for the record” post of a 1980s Ed Soph Zildjian Cymbal Set-Up pamphlet. Is this Soph’s current cymbal set-up? I don’t know. But it’s a snapshot of Soph’s playing career roughly 40 years ago. Ed Soph was … Continue reading →

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A Note from Joe English

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This handwritten note from drummer Joe English is not dated. My guess is Joe wrote this circa 1985-86. Other than my scrubbing a couple of phone numbers and addresses, the note is intact. I’ve transcribed it below for … Continue reading →

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Help From Hal Blaine

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A generous offer from the excellent drummer, Hal Blaine. At first read I assumed Hal was offering to help me with the History of Rock Drumming series I wrote in the early 1980s for Modern Drummer. On closer … Continue reading →

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Remembering Honest Tom Pomposello

Posted on October 26, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE – My recorded drumming/singing output is quite small. I have a few tapes of me playing in The Steamboat Lounge in Davenport, IA on my YouTube page. I have a 45-rpm of a tune called “Slave Girl,” written … Continue reading →

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Peart – Reasons to Read

Posted on October 25, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: As interesting as it was swapping stories in person and through letters with Neil Peart about drummers, drums, and drumming; sharing stories about writing and writers was equally enjoyable and informative. Neil read all the time. He may … Continue reading →

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