Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

Jason Bonham Teams with Phil Collins

Posted on December 22, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Jason will be busy in 2016 as he has been hired to work with Phil Collins as the former Genesis frontman makes a return to music. “We got together for three weeks and I had an amazing time,” Jason told … Continue reading →

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Dannie Richmond: Your Playing is the Same as a Conversation

Posted on December 21, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Dannie Richmond gives a fantastic drum lesson in under two minutes and without touching a drum. Thank you Andy Weis of The Great Drummer’s Group for this great find. — end —

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Miles Davis and the Street Drummer

Posted on December 18, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is a great snapshot of Miles Davis by his former road manager, Chris Murphy. It’s from Mr. Murphy’s book, Miles to Go: The Lost Years. An Intimate Memoir of Life on the Road with Miles Davis 1973-1983. … Continue reading →

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Billy Cobham ‘Simplicity of Expression’ Ad 1978

Posted on December 9, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I’m not a Billy Cobham album expert, but I don’t recall this album at all. The ad is from 1978.

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Bonham Father/Son Drum Duet Coming Soon

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Son Jason Bonham sharing the famous Led Zeppelin Moby Dick drum solo with his father, John? What a great use of technology. But what an emotional experience it will be. With help from dad, Jason Bonham drums up … Continue reading →

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