Category Archives: Drum/Music News

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

W.S. Holland Drumset at Johnny Cash Museum Exhibit

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Scott K Fish

New Johnny Cash Museum Exhibit Includes Includes Famous Cash Drum Set August 14, 2014 12:42 PM By Annie Reuter The Johnny Cash Museum will add a new relic to its display tomorrow (Aug. 15). On display will be the famous … Continue reading →

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Talking Drums: Master Ghanian Drummer Paa Kow

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Talking Drums Master drummer Paa Kow and Mister Adams at the Hi-Tone by Joe Boone Paa Kow says, “I started making my own drums from cans. Making something and playing and make sound out of it, it helps. That’s what … Continue reading →

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Great Drummers Among Blue Note MP3 Deals

Posted on August 14, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Great drummers among these great Blue Note MP3 deals on Amazon: Roy Haynes, Art Blakey, Mel Lewis, Buddy Rich, Art Taylor, Denzil Best, Elvin Jones, Pete LaRoca, Paul Motian, Brian Blade, Max Roach and more. http://amzn.to/1radWb9 Enjoy! Scott K Fish … Continue reading →

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Kings of Leon Postpone Tour After Drummer Breaks Ribs in Tour Bus Accident

Posted on August 13, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Kings of Leon Postpone Tour After Drummer Breaks Ribs in Tour Bus Accident By Michele Corriston@mcorristonupdated 08/12/2014 at 12:45 PM EDT•originally published 08/11/2014 04:00PM Kings of Leon drummer Nathan Followill was injured in a bus accident Saturday night, the group … Continue reading →

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Bernard Purdie: Autobiography Coming; R&R Hall of Fame?

Posted on August 11, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Bernard Purdie: Autobiography Coming; R&R Hall of Fame? Purdie recently finished his self-published autobiography, called “Let the Drums Speak,” which will be released in October. He raised $15,000 through online crowdfunding to help complete the project. He is also in … Continue reading →

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