Category Archives: Drum/Music News

News items of note, present and past, about drummers and other musicians.

Jack Bruce: Tony Williams is ‘the Prophet of Rhythm’

Posted on November 28, 2017 by Scott K Fish

Stanley Hall: Did you enjoy working with the Tony Williams Lifetime? Jack Bruce: Oh yeah, it was one of the high spots, and Tony, he’s the prophet of rhythm. Source: Jack Bruce: Low String Eclectic, by Stanley Hall. Down Beat, … Continue reading →

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Drum Photos as Drum Lessons

Posted on November 24, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A great 1968 photo of Buddy Rich. I’ve said it before, but photos like this one were drum lessons in themselves. Especially pre-internet and when opportunities to see Buddy and other great drummers live or on tv were … Continue reading →

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Living with Great Sounds of Unknown Drummers

Posted on November 21, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: There was a moment, after deciding in 1982, to write a History of Rock Drumming, I realized how huge a task was ahead of me. Much later, there was a moment I knew there probably would always be … Continue reading →

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Buddy Rich: A Great Psychologist Who Knew How to Inspire People

Posted on November 9, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: One more reflection on Buddy Rich from a musician who knew and worked with Buddy. Thank you, Charles Owens. Buddy Rich: “I was mystified by Buddy’s drum technique. He could play a 9-stroke roll on his snare drum … Continue reading →

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George Harrison: Why Be the 501st Greatest Rock Drummer?

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Great advice from George Harrison to Zakir Hussain: Be yourself. And Zakir had the wisdom and maturity to take Harrison’s advice to heart. As a side note, the drummers are Harrison’s “Living in the Material World” are: Jim … Continue reading →

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