Category Archives: Audio

Matt Frenette: Drummer, Producer Recording Studio Relationship (1983)

Posted on February 25, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The band, Loverboy, was very popular at the time of my interview with Matt Frenette for a Modern Drummer cover story. This was the second interview with Matt. The first was done by one of my all-time favorite … Continue reading →

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Fascinating Art Blakey Documentary

Posted on February 11, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Fascinating snippet of Art Blakey interacting with his Jazz Messengers. Would like very much to see this whole documentary.

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Joe Morello Drum Clinic Mid-to-Late 1970s – Part 1

Posted on January 22, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Relying solely on my sketchy memory, I taped this Joe Morello drum clinic at the Long Island Drum Center. As of this writing I am unable to pinpoint the clinic date. I’m guessing it was in the mid-to-late … Continue reading →

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Harry Stone: Lost Opportunity to Replace Dave Tough

Posted on January 10, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I really don’t know anything about Harry Stone. My friend, Chris Conrade, interviewed Harry Stone on June 6, 1979, hoping the interview would be transcribed, edited, and published in Modern Drummer. None of those things happened. Last week, … Continue reading →

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Fred Below: Playing with Dynamics

Posted on December 31, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is another excerpt from my July 9, 1982 phone interview with Fred Below. I am a great admirer of dynamics in music – rather than music played loud only. The Chicago blues artists recording for Chess were … Continue reading →

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