Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

Doudou N’diaye Rose: The Very Precise Language of Drums

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Truly amazing drumming. “The very precise language of drums,” indeed. RIP. MUSIC Doudou N’diaye Rose, 85, Senegalese Drummer and ‘Human Treasure,’ Dies By BRUCE WEBERAUG. 23, 2015 Doudou N’diaye Rose, a master drummer and bandleader from Senegal who … Continue reading →

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Jon Fishman: Jazz Was This Monster Around the Corner

Posted on August 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Relix.com Little Drummer Boy: Local Hero Jon Fishman Reconnects with His Syracuse Drum Teacher by Jess Novak on August 22, 2015 Jess Novak: You took lessons from [Syracuse, NY drummer] Dave (Hanlon) when you were 13. Why drums? Jon Fishman: … Continue reading →

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Kenney Jones, Not Charlie, Playing on ‘It’s Only Rock ‘N Roll’

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Scott K Fish

How Kenney Jones Ended Up Playing Drums on the Rolling Stones’ ‘It’s Only Rock ‘N Roll’ By Michael Gallucci August 19, 2015 3:32 PM Did you know that Charlie Watts didn’t play drums on the Rolling Stones‘ 1974 hit “It’s … Continue reading →

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Karen Carpenter Award Upsets John Bonham

Posted on August 23, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Flipping through this 35-year old magazine yesterday, I stopped to read something in a news article I had underscored in red ink said by John Bonham. It had me laughing, so I decided to share it. “I’d like … Continue reading →

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Girl Scout Shows Girl Drummers How to ‘Stick To It’

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Beating the drum for girls in percussion Drew Bracken 12:03 a.m. EDT August 19, 2015 GRANVILLE – The sounds of drums, xylophones, steel drums and more filled the air in the Granville High School Performing Arts Center. [I]ncoming GHS senior … Continue reading →

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