Category Archives: Audio

Bill Maxwell – How I Learned to Play Drums

SKF NOTE: Andrae Crouch, The Winans, Freddie Hubbard, Koinonia — Bill Maxwell’s work as drummer and producer is among the best. Bill first came to my attention through my ears in 1981. No pre-judging on my part. Introducing The Winans … Continue reading

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Neil Peart 1984 Interview and Back Story

SKF NOTE: Jason Carey, owner of JJC Photographic and and excellent musician, asked if I was interested in talking on camera about my interview with Neil Peart for Modern Drummer‘s 1984 cover story. Jason’s idea was an opportunity to address … Continue reading

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Will Calhoun – First Release Interview Pt 3 (1989)

June 10, 2017, I first posted on my blog an audio excerpt from my interview with Will Calhoun. He was, at the time, the drummer with Living Colour. Here is what I wrote in that post’s introduction: “Among my favorite … Continue reading

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Paging Willie Davis

SKF NOTE: Rock/pop historians have not been kind to drummer Willie Davis. Davis is the drummer on the 1960s hit song, “Peppermint Twist,” by Joey Dee and the Starliters. To my ears, Davis’s playing on “Peppermint” is unique and memorable. … Continue reading

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Will Calhoun – First Release Interview Pt 2 (1989)

SKF NOTE – June 10, 2017, I first posted on my blog an audio excerpt from my interview with Will Calhoun. He was, at the time, the drummer with Living Colour. Here is what I wrote in that post’s introduction: … Continue reading

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