Category Archives: Audio

John Von Ohlen: I Couldn’t Get Mel Lewis’s Burning Ride Cymbal Out of My Mind

Posted on April 1, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: An excerpt from the full transcription of my interview with John Von Ohlen on October 12, 1984. You can listen to this exchange on the YouTube video posted here. John Von Ohlen: When I first started playing drums … Continue reading →

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Max Weinberg: How He Tunes His Snare

Posted on March 28, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is another conversation from one back-up cassette I sometimes used at Modern Drummer for short phone interviews, such as getting answers to reader questions from drummers. I had interviewed Max Weinberg for his April 1982 cover story. … Continue reading →

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Morello – The “Take Five” Cymbal Documentary

Posted on March 26, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Wow! Thinking I had a better than average knowledge of Joe Morello’s career I almost skipped this video. I’m glad I didn’t. What a wonderful, warm vignette, full of Morello facts brand new to me. Thank you!

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Mel Lewis: Pearl Drums, Al Duffy, Tours & Clinics 1982

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is an updater from Mel Lewis in 1982, probably for Modern Drummer magazine. It’s great hearing Mel’s voice again. Historically, there are some interesting moments here. Mel has just endorsed Pearl Drums. He gives the company high … Continue reading →

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Sam Ulano – He Makes Me Look Like a Jerk

Posted on March 11, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Sometimes feedback at Modern Drummer was negative. But in my experience, such feedback was a good way to learn and, when necessary, to correct the record. This is a brief, partial exchange I had with Sam “Mr. Rhythm” … Continue reading →

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