Category Archives: SKF Blog

A Fred Below Memento

Posted on December 24, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer Fred Below agreed to a Modern Drummer, in part, if the magazine would publish a booking advertisement for Below’s band. That idea was mine. When I first asked Below if he was interested in being the subject … Continue reading →

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Lightfoot Band Keeps Gord’s Music Alive

Posted on December 8, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: That this classic, musical band is carrying on Gordon Lightfoot’s music in his absence is a musical gift to listeners, and the ultimate tribute to Gordon Lightfoot. ===== We should continue on’: Lightfoot Band returns with first tribute … Continue reading →

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Jason Bonham – Disregard of Timekeeping Interview (1989)

Posted on December 1, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1988 I interviewed Jason for a profile in the July/August Drums & Drumming magazine. This interview, a year later, was meant for publication in a new project writer Chip Stern was launching; a combination percussion magazine and … Continue reading →

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Do Drum Clinics Sell Drums?

Posted on November 27, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: For a brief period, after stepping down as Modern Drummer‘s managing editor, I worked as the Northeast Sales Representative for the Gretsch Musical Instrument Co. These two “Gretsch Percussion Artist” lists were included in a three-ring-binder full of … Continue reading →

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Bellson Cymbal Set-Up Circa 1980

Posted on November 25, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: One more Zildjian Famous Drummer Cymbal Set-Up. This time, Louie Bellson. Bellson’s cymbal set-up shown here is circa 1980-81. That’s based on the dates of his three “current releases” mentioned in this handout: Sunshine Rock (1978)Louie Bellson Jam … Continue reading →

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