Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

Dillon Harrison: Young Drummer of the Year Finalist

Posted on January 1, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I found Dillon Harrison YouTube drum videos starting when he was 8-years old. This is the only one I’ve seen with Dillion on electric drums, and on a 4-piece kit. He’s making good progress. Still playing lots of notes, … Continue reading →

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Antonio Sanchez: Always Communicate with the Audience

Posted on December 31, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Birdman cinematographer, Emmanuel “Chivo” Lubezki: “We had the drum-driven score going, because the drums were like the heartbeat of the character — it helped the actors get in the mood and the camera to get the rhythm.” ===== In Conversation With Jazz … Continue reading →

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Ringo Starr’s New Album, Tour

Posted on December 28, 2014 by Scott K Fish

musictimes.com/ Ringo Starr’s New Album is Finished, Beatles Drummer Hints at Spring Tour The drummer was elated when news broke that he would be inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. “It means recognition. And it means, finally, the … Continue reading →

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Carmine Appice Lobbies For Led Zeppelin Drum Spot

Posted on December 27, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Carmine Appice Lobbies For Led Zeppelin Drum Spot by Dave Lifton December 25, 2014 12:00 PM On the chance that Led Zeppelin decide to reunite, the odds are strong that John Bonham‘s drum seat would be occupied by his son, … Continue reading →

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Ed Mendel: Creating Drums From Ancient Sunken Timber

Posted on December 21, 2014 by Scott K Fish

The Gainesville Sun – Business Profile Marching to the beat of a different drum Ed Mendel creates drums from timber recovered from local rivers By Carl McKinney, Correspondent, Sunday, 12/21/14 Ed Mendel started building drum kits when his business building houses slowed … Continue reading →

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