Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

Noble & Cooley Drum Catalog 1985

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Scott K Fish
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Was Ringo a Fan of Keith Moon’s Playing? No, But…

Posted on June 19, 2016 by Scott K Fish

Ringo on heroes, style, his son and, uh, drums Chris Varias, Enquirer contributor 11:48 a.m. EDT June 17, 2016 Q: You mentioned Keith Moon. Were you a fan of his playing? A: No (laughs). He was one of my best … Continue reading →

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A Favorite Photo of Philly Joe Jones

Posted on June 18, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A favorite photo of Philly Joe Jones. I found this in the CD booklet with Sonny Clark’s Sonny Clark Trio album on Blue Note Records. If you have not heard this CD — it’s a wonderful piano trio: … Continue reading →

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Elvin Jones: Developing Independent Coordination?

Posted on June 12, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Re-listening to familiar music CD’s or re-reading old books and magazines for the first time in a long time can reveal surprises. For example, the March 1985 Modern Drummer “Ask A Pro” section has an Elvin Jones gem. … Continue reading →

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Rita Moreno: You Have to Hang On To Your Sensitivity

Posted on May 8, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Rita Moreno’s words of wisdom apply also to musicians. Rita Moreno sends off grads at Berklee commencement By June Wulff GLOBE CORRESPONDENT  MAY 07, 2016 Q. With your seven decades in show business, young performers should hang on your … Continue reading →

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