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Buddy Rich – Folk Singer?

Posted on February 24, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I knew there was a time in Buddy Rich’s life when he stopped playing drums, and tried to make it as a singer and dancer. But listening just now to Les Paul tell a story of Buddy Rich … Continue reading →

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If You Want to Have the Drums Sound Like John Bonham

Posted on February 17, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The full story includes an interesting account of how Kiss and recording engineers, using, in part, an elevator shaft, produced Eric Carr‘s “massive drum sound” on Kiss’s [1982] Creatures of the Night album. I almost included the essence … Continue reading →

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Elvin Jones Trio in Japan 1981

Posted on February 15, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This video of an atypical Elvin Jones Trio is a welcome addition. It captures a live performance of Elvin with Richard Davis (bass), and Fumio Karashima (piano). This tv appearance includes a short Elvin Jones interview. In spite … Continue reading →

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Alan Dawson: Innovator vs Innovative

Posted on February 13, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1985, Alan Dawson invited me to his Massachusetts home for this interview, part of which was included in Modern Drummer‘s 10th Anniversary issue January 1986. As time allows I am converting portions of the Mr. Dawson’s interview … Continue reading →

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DeMerle: A Band is Only as Good as Its Drummer

Posted on February 12, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1984, when I sat down to talk with Les DeMerle, he was a superb drummer and bandleader, as comfortable with swing tunes as he was with fusion or rock-based tunes. You’ll find more of the interview back … Continue reading →

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