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Freddie Gruber – I Played Leedy & Ludwig Drums

Posted on July 12, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Sorting through another box of my audio cassettes, I found the third and final part of my interview with Freddie Gruber circa 1982. We were seated at the kitchen table in Buddy Rich’s NYC apartment. Here’s my original … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart: The Ludwig Drum Endorsement How and Why

Posted on July 9, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is part of a conversation with Neil Peart circa 1987, when he had recently endorsed Ludwig drums. We talk about why he switched, but more interesting, how he switched. Neil talks about having six identical drumsets from … Continue reading →

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Appreciating Denzil Best

Posted on June 23, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Denzil Best has always been somewhat of a mystery drummer to me. In all my studies of drummers, Denzil Best was always praised by drummers and other instrumentalists as a swinging, supportive drummer. Best was a trumpet player … Continue reading →

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Billy Higgins Didn’t Play Loud, But Had Such an Even Groove, Beat

Posted on June 22, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: An instructive four minute interview segment with musician Jimmy Heath where he talks about the wonders of Billy Higgins, but also, some funny observations about Heath’s playing with Elvin Jones. “[Elvin] didn’t give you a one [beat] all … Continue reading →

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Hearing Drum Beats as Melodies

Posted on June 20, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Will learning to play a melodic instrument make you a better drummer? On balance, yes. The most common melodic instruments drummers play are piano (keyboards) and guitar. I also know drummers who played trumpet or trombone. Learning to … Continue reading →

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