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Troupe – Miles Believed in Spirits

Posted on July 29, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: After Gil died, sometimes when I visited Miles, he would tell me of a conversation he had just had with Gil earlier that day. He couldn’t believe Gil was dead. He wouldn’t accept it, believed only Gil’s flesh … Continue reading →

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Jerry Granelli – You Were On My Mind

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Recently I listened again to the 1965 hit, “You Were On My Mind,” by the group We Five. I’ve always liked the song. This was the first time I listened to it while focusing on the drummer’s contribution … Continue reading →

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Levon’s Mysterious Left-Hand Callous

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: When I shared my 1977 story about meeting Levon Helm in New York City for a Modern Drummer interview that never happened, I forgot to mention Levon’s puzzling left-hand callous. In the photo here of my left-hand I’ve … Continue reading →

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It Was Your Passion for Drums

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Briefly, many years ago, I gave individual private home drum lessons to a handful of students. Using Facebook Messenger as a portal, one of those students, Shari, recently sent me an unexpected, touching message. I remember Shari. Over … Continue reading →

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Honey Lantree – Drum Pioneer

Posted on July 7, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My girlfriend’s musical tastes are predominantly “lost in the Sixties.” At home and in the car radio is most often tuned to a Sixties music satellite radio station. I often admire the ingenuity, the individuality, of Sixties rock … Continue reading →

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