Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

Christian McBride: What I Look for In a Drummer

Posted on August 31, 2015 by Scott K Fish

http://www.npr.org All About That Bass, But Give The Drummer Some AUGUST 28, 2015 5:39 PM ET Here’s a duo that’s at the foundation of music itself, but which isn’t always noticed: the musical interplay between the bass and the drum. … Continue reading →

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Shelly Manne Leedy Ad 1967

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This ad is on the inside back cover of the November 2, 1967 Down Beat. I’ve always loved this photo.

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Ringo: Alcoholism is ‘A Miserable Disease’

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Beatle’s Ringo Starr drums up a new job WITH a personal fortune of £180 million he doesn’t need the money but the 75-year-old Beatle’s new TV ad is hardly his first commercial starring role. By DOMINIC UTTON PUBLISHED: 08:09, Thu, … Continue reading →

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Ten Most Sampled Drum Beats in Music History

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: An interesting piece in this morning’s news. Some drummers listed are new to me — always a pleasure! The full story includes all the songs. You can listen to the beats and read backstories to all the songs. … Continue reading →

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‘Twas a Drummer Invented Country Rock: Jon Corneal

Posted on August 26, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Interesting news story. I’ve listened to – and like – a lot of country rock since I owned an advance copy of The Byrds’s Sweetheart of the Rodeo in 1968. But I confess I was not familiar with … Continue reading →

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