Category Archives: SKF Blog

Petaccia – Rock Big Band Drumming

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Roberto Petaccia is probably best known for his drumming with Maynard Ferguson’s big band. The first time we heard from Roberto Petaccia at “Modern Drummer” magazine was through a letter: “My name is Roberto Petaccia and I am … Continue reading →

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The Strange Cymbal Ad

Posted on August 17, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This strikes me (no pun intended) as a strange Zildjian cymbal ad. Instead of the more typical ads showing pristine, shimmering cymbals, here we see a black-and-white pair of high mileage cymbals allegedly belonging to drummer Jimmie Cobb. … Continue reading →

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Bonham Studies Bunker

Posted on August 3, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Jethro Tull and Led Zeppelin both played at the 1969 Newport Jazz Festival in Newport, Rhode Island. Tull played July 4 and Zeppelin played July 6. Led Zeppelin was still about four months away from releasing its second … Continue reading →

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Ear Training with Steve Gadd

Posted on July 20, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s a peek at how my mind works: Yesterday I saw the photo here of Steve Gadd standing with an old military snare hung around him. It’s a custom made 17×20 snare from Loyal Drums in Fredericksburg, VA. … Continue reading →

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Maine Band’s Historic Prison Music CD

Posted on July 18, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From March 2013-June 2015 I was Communications Director for the State of Maine Department of Corrections. A favorite memory of that time was working with the Corrections Commissioner, Maine State Prison Warden, and the Maine Hospice Council, on … Continue reading →

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