SKF NOTES: How times change! In November 1982 Gregg Bissonette sent his handwritten letter of introduction, on Maynard Ferguson stationary, to Modern Drummer Founder Ron Spagnardi.

Today Greg Bissonette is among the world’s best known, respected, and loved drummers.

The circled (R.P.) near the top of Bissonette’s letter is Spagnardi’s handwriting, letting MD‘s Managing Editor know he wants this letter published as part of MD‘s “Reader’s Platform.”