Category Archives: SKF Blog

Barry Keane Talks Beatles

SKF NOTE: My friend Barry Keane has appeared twice on “The Walrus Was Paul” podcast with host Paul Romanuk, an on-air host, play-by-play announcer, producer and executive producer in the Canadian and European media industries. Mr. Romanuk is also an … Continue reading

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Appreciating Neil Peart’s Writer Discipline

SKF NOTE: From Neil Peart’s letter to me from Toronto on October 31, 1985. As much as I appreciated our drum discussions, I have very fond memories of the thoughts Neil and I shared about writing. The older I get, … Continue reading

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Human Expression vs Human Perfection

SKF NOTE: I was in my home office, Yo-Yo Ma was on tv, The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. I wasn’t familiar with Ma or his music. But after a few seconds of only half-listening to the sound he produced … Continue reading

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Stories Drummers Might Like?

SKF NOTE: Modern Drummer Publication’s CEO recently announced a renewal of the enterprise. Meanwhile, a DrumForum.org member started a thread wondering what kind of articles actual and potential MD readers want to read. I wonder how many MD readers are … Continue reading

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Hal Blaine: Have Fun, Play Drums

SKF NOTE: I found this in one of my external hard drives. It’s a drum method the great Hal Blaine released in 1968. Have fun. Give Hal Blaine’s album a listen.

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