Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

R.I.P Melissa Mathison: “Be Good”

Posted on November 7, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I’m learning about screenwriter Melissa Mathison for the first time this morning. Very sad to say I’m reading a news report of her death. Mrs. Mathison is immortalized for three (four?) words: “E.T. phone home.” I am reminded … Continue reading →

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RUSH Exclusive ‘Tom Sawyer’ Live in Toronto Video

Posted on November 6, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Thanks to Rush and the Wall Street Journal for sharing this video.

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Photo: Elvin Jones in NYC 1973

Posted on November 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Elvin Jones from the French Jazz Magazine (1973) coverage of the Newport in New York. This photo is credited to Drum Schticks.

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My Aversion to Album Reviews and Drum Gear Reviews

Posted on November 4, 2015 by Scott K Fish

In my career I’ve written album reviews and drum equipment reviews. I don’t like doing it. Both types of reviewing rely on written words to describe sounds that change, listener to listener. I’m imagining sitting in an theater seat. Onstage … Continue reading →

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Papa Jo, Philly Joe, Max, Art, and Randy Weston

Posted on November 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This uncredited photo was in the September 1973 Jazz Magazine, a French magazine. I’m not sure if it is the same French Jazz Magazine online today. From left to right in the photo: Unidentified laughing man in dashiki; Papa … Continue reading →

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