Category Archives: SKF Blog

Bernard Purdie: ‘Purdie Shuffle’ Solo Drums (1990)

Posted on December 17, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Bernard Purdie’s 1990 solo drum performance is from a larger drum project in which Chip Stern asked me to take part. The general idea was having a percussion magazine and a companion audiocassette. The project never went public. … Continue reading →

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Barry Keane: Teaching Drums the Way I Wanted to Be Taught

Posted on December 14, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Barry Keane is among the most successful drummers I know, with a long career as a studio drummer, and a touring gig with one of the world’s great songwriters, Gordon Lightfoot, that has lasted, so far, over 40 … Continue reading →

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Pete Best Plays Himself in ‘Lennon’s Banjo’ Stage Production

Posted on December 10, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF Blog: Fun stuff. Thumbs up to Pete Best for his sense of humor and historical perspective. ===== http://www.itv.com Beatles drummer Pete Best to play himself in new John Lennon play The original Beatles drummer, Pete Best, will appear in … Continue reading →

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Life is Better if You Pursue Your Passion

Posted on December 9, 2017 by Scott K Fish

  Life is Better if You Pursue Your Passion Scott K. Fish, Special to the Piscataquis Observer • December 8, 2017 All my life I wanted to be either a writer or a musician. At age 18, figuring I didn’t … Continue reading →

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Bobby Blotzer’s 1985 Ludwig Ad

Posted on December 8, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Ah, drum industry advertising! What’s not to love? Here’s a nice 1985 photo of RATT drummer Bobby Blotzer with his Ludwig drumset. Scurry to a Ludwig dealer, indeed.

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