Category Archives: SKF Blog

Joe English – Making Music with Paul McCartney

Posted on May 20, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s the back story on my interviews with Joe English which began in 1980 and concluded years later. During his music career Joe played with some excellent bands — including his own. But he is perhaps best known … Continue reading →

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Roy Haynes on Papa Jo Jones (1986)

Posted on May 14, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: More words of wisdom from drum pioneer Roy Haynes about drum pioneer Papa Jo Jones. Roy Haynes: “Young drummers who never got to see Papa Jo play missed the treat of their lives. “Jo Jones had a feeling … Continue reading →

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Tony Williams Shure Drum Mic Ad 1994

Posted on May 12, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This full page Tony Williams ad is in the March 1994 Modern Drummer.

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The Purpose of Technique

Posted on May 9, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Reading an intriguing book, Lost Secrets of Master Musicians – A Window Into Genius. The author is a violinist, so his examples have so far been violin examples. I can apply some to my guitar playing, but others … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart-Go Ahead and Destroy Those Letters (2015)

Posted on May 8, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My reaction to Neil’s reply in this email exchange (January 1-3, 2015) was surprise and sadness. Surprise because the Neil I knew was interested in history, collecting — or at least chronicling. He kept notebooks while traveling. He … Continue reading →

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