Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

What Does Your Name Sound Like as a Drum Beat?

Posted on May 12, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Ever wonder what your name sounds like as a drum beat? Now, thanks to designer, Kyle Stetz, you can find out using Typedrummer on your computer. Here’s what “Scott K Fish” sounds like as a drum beat. This may open … Continue reading →

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Brookmeyer: Jazz is One Human Being Talking to Others

Posted on May 7, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Bob Brookmeyer: “What you are producing should be a human sound. The metal instrument is just a thing you use. Jazz is a personal expression. A jazzman should be saying what he feels. He’s one human being talking to others, … Continue reading →

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Mickey Dolenz: Why I Play Drums Half-Right, Half-Left

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

There’s a reason the Monkees’ Micky Dolenz plays drums that way: ‘I know it’s bizarre’ APRIL 30, 2015 BY SOMETHING ELSE! [T]he unique set up the Monkees’ Micky Dolenz employs for his drum kit. When he…began to learn the instrument, … Continue reading →

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Miles Davis at Newport: A Four-Disc Set Coming in July

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Scott K Fish

[SKF NOTE: This looks great. The drumset players on this disc, in chronological order, are: Connie Kay, Jimmy Cobb, Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Al Foster, and Ndugu Leon Chancler.] Miles Davis at Newport: A Four-Disc Set Coming in July By … Continue reading →

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To Eliminate Values, Eliminate Artists

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Thank you to Wall Street Journal Music and Pop Critic Jim Fusilli for bringing this story, this documentary, to my attention. A chilling piece of music history. What the Khmer Rouge Did to Rock The new documentary “Don’t … Continue reading →

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