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Larry Graham Creates Bass/Snare Drums Bass Guitar Style

Posted on April 21, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: His distinct, revolutionary, much imitated bass playing, Larry Graham tells the interviewer, is Graham imitating a bass drum and a snare drum. That bass style help land Graham his gig with Sly and the Family Stone. “After we … Continue reading →

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Kenny Clarke Swingin’ ‘Til the Cows Come Home

Posted on April 19, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Thank you once more to Bret Primack (aka Jazz Video Guy) for this swinging 12 minutes with jazz greats on the front line and in the rhythm section. Kenny Clarke swinging ‘til the cows come home on this … Continue reading →

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Who Cares About Drum History?

Posted on April 8, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: There will always be drummers interested in drum history, and drummers who aren’t interested. That’s my conclusion after years concerned the who-cares-about-drum-history? side would bury the we-care-about-drum-history side. Based on my experience, if the former prevails, important pieces … Continue reading →

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RIP Chester B. Fish Jr.

Posted on March 30, 2019 by Scott K Fish

RIP Chester B. Fish Jr. Scott K. Fish, Special to the Piscataquis Observer • March 30, 2019 My dad died six hours ago. His name was Chester B. Fish, Jr. At age 93, dad outlived my mom by two years. … Continue reading →

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Will Calhoun – Drummers Studying Piano, Music Theory

Posted on March 29, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Will Calhoun is among my favorite interviews. I am sorry it was never published. From reading my 1989 notes, this interview was meant to be published in Modern Percussionist magazine. But before Will’s interview was published, Modern Percussionist … Continue reading →

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