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Alan Dawson: Innovator vs Innovative

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1985, Alan Dawson invited me to his Massachusetts home for this interview, part of which was included in Modern Drummer‘s 10th Anniversary issue January 1986. As time allows I am converting portions of the Mr. Dawson’s interview … Continue reading →

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DeMerle: A Band is Only as Good as Its Drummer

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1984, when I sat down to talk with Les DeMerle, he was a superb drummer and bandleader, as comfortable with swing tunes as he was with fusion or rock-based tunes. You’ll find more of the interview back … Continue reading →

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Fascinating Art Blakey Documentary

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Fascinating snippet of Art Blakey interacting with his Jazz Messengers. Would like very much to see this whole documentary.

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Jason Bonham: The Making of Jimmy Page’s ‘Outrider’ Album (1988)

Posted on February 10, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Jason Bonham was kind enough to say yes to an interview back in 1988, published in Drums & Drumming magazine. Much of our interview was never published because of the magazine’s space constraints. But I think Jason’s recollections … Continue reading →

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Ed Soph: Playing Drums is No Different Than Opening a Door (1985)

Posted on February 9, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s the back story on this Ed Soph interview circa 1985. And here, for the historical record, is Mr. Soph describing his drum clinics in the mid-1980s. Readers should remember this exchange took place more than 30-years ago. … Continue reading →

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