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Alan Cornett: The Guts, Talent to Start All Over

Posted on August 14, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Alan Cornett practiced, became a good drummer, and then misfortune forced him to either start all over or quit. Mr. Cornett chose to start all over. God bless all musicians like him. What first caught my attention is the … Continue reading →

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Steve Hideg: Pursuing Freedom Through Jazz Drumming

Posted on August 13, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Take a moment to read Steve Hideg’s, Neither Bills Nor Advancing Age Can Dim the Glow of a Drummer’s Dream,  and watch the accompanying video. I almost didn’t. That would’ve been my loss. For me, Mr. Hideg’s story … Continue reading →

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Name the Drummer, Solve a Mystery

Posted on August 9, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Thanks in advance to the person who solves this mystery. A member of drummer Gary Chester’s Facebook page would like to identify the drummer in these photos. My best guess: Irv Cottler. As of this writing we don’t … Continue reading →

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Audio: Artimus Pyle – Where My Style Comes From (1982)

Posted on August 8, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I don’t have much to add to my written introduction to Artimus Pyle’s Modern Drummer interview in April 1983 – which is available here. Paul T. Riddle as co-interviewer was great. His friendship and history with Artimus were … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Paul Humphrey

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Thinking – a few posts ago – about service drummers vs solo drummers, I was reminded by this 1980 Premier ad of a key service drummer: Paul Humphrey. Growing up believing that a professional drummer had to know … Continue reading →

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