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Mel Lewis: Pearl Drums, Al Duffy, Tours & Clinics 1982

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is an updater from Mel Lewis in 1982, probably for Modern Drummer magazine. It’s great hearing Mel’s voice again. Historically, there are some interesting moments here. Mel has just endorsed Pearl Drums. He gives the company high … Continue reading →

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Sam Ulano – He Makes Me Look Like a Jerk

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Sometimes feedback at Modern Drummer was negative. But in my experience, such feedback was a good way to learn and, when necessary, to correct the record. This is a brief, partial exchange I had with Sam “Mr. Rhythm” … Continue reading →

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Mel Lewis – Best Beat of a Lifetime

Posted on March 5, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This 1968 Gretsch drum ad with Mel Lewis — and other great drummers in the series — need to be kept in the public eye, IMO. As I’ve said before, pre-internet, these ads gave young drummers one our … Continue reading →

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Willie Dixon-The Beat Changes the Entire Style

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF: Researching for my History of Rock Drumming series, Robert Palmer’s book, Deep Blues: A Musical and Cultural History of the Mississippi Delta, was quite helpful. This morning, leafing through a few pages from Deep Blues I had photocopied in … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart: ‘Oh, Great. Time to Practice.’

Posted on February 27, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is from the transcript of one of my Neil Peart interviews. The back story is here. In answer to a question, Neil described his typical day when not touring with Rush. His typical day showed a man … Continue reading →

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