Category Archives: SKF Blog

Tony Bongiovi: Motown Drummers Were Amazing

Posted on November 24, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In my Life Beyond the Cymbals post interview with Motown songwriter Brian Holland, I tell the back story of how tough it was, in the early 1980’s, for me to find information — especially reliable information — for … Continue reading →

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In Search of Levon’s Ludwigs

Posted on November 23, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I liked everything about The Band from the moment I first heard The Weight on some student’s record player in my high school cafeteria. The gist of The Band’s bio was, these were accomplished musicians in upstate New … Continue reading →

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When Dave “Frankie” Toler Replaced Jaimo

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The late drummer Dave “Frankie” Toler replaced Jaimo (1981-82) in the Allman Brothers Band. This is a publicity shot of that makeup of the band.

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Buddy Rich Enters Down Beat Hall of Fame

Posted on November 17, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I am surprised by Down Beat Publisher Charles Suber‘s First Chorus. In Down Beat‘s 40 year existence (as of 1974), Buddy Rich is only the second drummer DB readers chose for DB Readers Hall of Fame. The first … Continue reading →

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What’s It Like Playing Drums in a Band?

Posted on November 15, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Last night a new friend, a non-musician, asked me two drum questions: Can you explain what it’s like playing drums in a band? Does music need drums? I answered with non-technical language. I said: Next time you’re listening … Continue reading →

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