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Playing Drums in Jacket and Tie?

Posted on March 16, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Six years ago I wrote about drum photos as drum lessons. As a pre-internet kid, opportunities to see well-known drummers live were rare. Studying every detail of a great photo could command hours of my attention. The fine … Continue reading →

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Innovators of Jazz Drumset – Part 2

Posted on March 15, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: “This material is excerpted from Scott K Fish’s forthcoming book, The History of Rock Drumming.” That’s what it says in the lead paragraph to this Percussive Notes piece from December 1994. Lacking a publisher for my “History,” I … Continue reading →

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Thank You For Your Help

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Scott K Fish

A heartfelt thank you for visiting my blog, Life Beyond the Cymbals, and to visitors willing and able to to support the work with a donation. Started in April 2014, Life Beyond the Cymbals is mostly about drumming and drummers. … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart on Music and Writing Pt 2

Posted on March 14, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: When I posted the first part of this interview I had forgotten this interview was the basis for Neil Peart’s April 1984 Modern Drummer cover story. I thank those listeners who refreshed my memory. This is the other … Continue reading →

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Kenny Clarke Raised the Bar for Drummers

Posted on March 11, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Kenny Clarke is a drummer I read about before I heard him play. Clarke is a founding father of Bebop, credited with moving timekeeping off the hi-hat and over to the ride cymbal. He did so, according to … Continue reading →

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