Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

John H. Beck: The Snare Auditioned 1,618 Students

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: What a great project for a videographer: Chronicling John H. Beck’s stories as he “whittles down” the memorabilia in his music studio. Drumming up, sorting out the stuff of a lifetimeJim Memmott 3:09 p.m. EST January 27, 2015 … Continue reading →

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Mitch Mitchell Brought Elvin Jones Style Into Hendrix

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Scott K Fish

John McLaughlin on Miles Davis, Mahavishnu and More by Dean Budnick on January 23, 2015 If you really listen to The Jimi Hendrix Experience, of course, Jimi is killing. He turned the guitar world on its ear. But Mitch [Mitchell], … Continue reading →

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John Densmore: I Stole a Ginger Baker Beat in “Hello, I Love You”

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I love these little factoids, these little cobblestones making up the miles of road traveling through the History of Drumming. Thank you, Jim Clash. LIFESTYLE 1/25/2015 @ 11:27PM 8,126 views Doors Drummer John Densmore On Oliver Stone, Cream’s … Continue reading →

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John McLaughlin: Miles Had No Paper Bags, No Chords

Posted on January 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

John McLaughlin on Miles Davis, Mahavishnu and More by Dean Budnick on January 23, 2015 John McLaughlin: Normally, when Miles would come into the studio, he’d be carrying a coffee in a brown paper bag and, in the taxi, he … Continue reading →

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REMO: Using Rhythm to Make Lives Better

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: With so many drums-in-the-news stories about death, substance abuse, and loudness – this story is a nice change. Kudos to Remo, Inc for focusing their creativity on designing drums for disabled people. NAMM 2015: Remo develops drums tuned … Continue reading →

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