Category Archives: SKF Blog

Phil Ehart: Drum Muffling Live and Studio (1982)

Posted on November 2, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This excerpt is one of several messages I rediscovered this week on an unmarked audiocassette that was probably made in 1982. While working at Modern Drummer it was often easier to interview people if I taped our conversation. … Continue reading →

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T. Bruce Wittet on Keith Moon (1982)

Posted on October 30, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This excerpt is one of several messages I rediscovered this morning on an unmarked audiocassette. While working at Modern Drummer it was often easier to interview people if I taped our conversation. That way I could focus better … Continue reading →

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Paul Motian: Gene Krupa and Chick Webb

Posted on October 29, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is a very brief snippet from my interview with Paul Motian. An edited version of this interview appeared in the April/May 1980 Modern Drummer — which means I produced this interview as a freelance writer prior to … Continue reading →

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George Harrison: Why Be the 501st Greatest Rock Drummer?

Posted on October 25, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Great advice from George Harrison to Zakir Hussain: Be yourself. And Zakir had the wisdom and maturity to take Harrison’s advice to heart. As a side note, the drummers are Harrison’s “Living in the Material World” are: Jim … Continue reading →

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Most Innovative Percussion Product Since the Drumstick?

Posted on October 22, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A blast from the past. October 1985, to be exact.

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