Category Archives: SKF Blog

Keith Copeland: You Can’t Teach Feeling

Posted on January 2, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This interview was done over dinner at a Centre Island, New York restaurant in early 1980s. I have forgotten the restaurant name. Neither do I remember how this interview happened, nor if it was ever published in Modern … Continue reading →

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Tears for Natalie Cole

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Tears for Natalie Cole. Very sad. A unique singer of some memorable songs, and by all appearances, a genuine, nice person. RIP, Natalie. Singer Natalie Cole Dead at 65  

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Fred Below: The Drum is a Beautiful Instrument if Played Correctly

Posted on January 1, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is an excerpt from my interview with drummer Fred Below, arguably the father of Chicago electric blues drumming. Mr. Below recorded with Muddy Waters, Sonny Boy Williamson, The Aces, Little Walter, Chuck Berry, and other pivotal blues … Continue reading →

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Ed Soph: The Tale of the ‘One-Arm’ Drummer

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Ed Soph and I have reconnected by email — about which I am very happy. Ed is a great guy, marvelous drum teacher, a student of drum history, and a thinker. Plus, he was fun to interview the … Continue reading →

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Jo Jones: Magician on Drums

Posted on December 31, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Web surfing last night I found this Jo Jones clip I’d never seen before. Great camera angle. This is not the best Jo Jones I’ve either seen or heard — but it’s very good, wonderful to study. Thank you, … Continue reading →

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