Peart & Anderson Release ‘Clockwork Lives’ Sept. 15, 2015

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Scott K Fish

RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART And KEVIN J. ANDERSON’s ‘Clockwork Lives’ Book Coming In September
February 3, 2015

Best-selling “Clockwork Angels“, author Kevin J. Anderson and legendary RUSH drummer and lyricist Neil Peart created a fabulous, adventurous world in a novel that accompanied the RUSH concept album of the same name. Anderson and Peart have returned to their colorful creation in “Clockwork Lives“, a steampunk Canterbury Tales that explores the lives of secondary characters in “Clockwork Angels” and introduces a new protagonist.

“Clockwork Lives” will be released by ECW Press on September 15, 2015.

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Ringo Starr Plays the Song

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: No new news here, but always nice to hear from someone who understands the core of great drumming.

Ex-producer Mark Hudson still heaps praise on Ringo Starr: ‘He plays the song’
FEBRUARY 1, 2015
BY SOMETHING ELSE!

Chelsea Flower Show - Press And VIP Preview DayGrammy-winning Beatles nut Mark Hudson…says…“I’ve worked with every great drummer on the planet. Ringo Starr is the greatest rock drummer that I’ve ever heard — and I can tell you why: He plays the song, and that’s what the difference is. Other guys are grooving, and paradiddling. Ringo Starr plays the song.”

Hudson…spent a decade working as Ringo Starr’s producer….

“Ringo knows when not to do a fill, and know when to do a fill,” Hudson adds, noting that he approaches the drums from the right, even though he’s lefthanded. “That’s why it’s so dynamic. As opposed to the right hand, he comes on with the left — and his drum fills are different than anybody else’s. I loved it. Every record that I did with him, I learned something.”

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Densmore: Morrison Lost, Destroyed Himself; Be Careful

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Scott K Fish

The Doors Drummer John Densmore On Late Greats Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek
Jim Clash Contributor – 1/21/2015

densmore_2JC: What would you say to Morrison’s fans now?

John Densmore: He was an alcoholic. He lost and destroyed himself, so be careful. I know you love him for his art, but you can’t just put on leather pants and drink and become famous. It takes talent.

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Istanbul Launches 1960’s Tony Williams Tribute Cymbals

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Nice idea, tribute.

NAMM 2015: Istanbul launches Tony Williams tribute cymbals
Based meticulous study of Tony’s original cymbals
RhythmJanuary 16, 2015, 08:30 UTC

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NAMM 2015: Turkish cymbal maker Istanbul has announced an exciting new line, crafted in tribute to legendary drummer Tony Williams, created as faithful replicas of the now iconic cymbals made famous by Tony on the recordings of the ’60s era Miles Davis Quintet. These exclusive new cymbals will be made available initially as limited edition numbered sets.

Istanbul was granted exclusive access to the very same cymbals, made in Istanbul in the late ’50s, …used by Tony Williams on the Miles Davis Quintet’s historic recordings. These cymbals were given to Tony by…Max Roach. Colleen Williams, Tony’s wife, hand carried the precious cymbals to Turkey where the master artisans meticulously measured, weighed, gauged and recorded every facet of them.

Tony Williams Tribute Cymbal Limited Edition sets feature 22” ride, 18” crash and 14” hi-hats together with a deluxe leather cymbal bag, a selection of rare Tony Williams photographs and a certificate of authenticity.

Colleen Williams. ”It was a profound experience to attend this ‘rebirth’ of something Tony loved and treasured…”

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1710 Percussion Owner Gives Back to Where Love of Music Started

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Union grad donates drums to school
Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2015 4:00 am

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A Union High graduate who owns a custom drums company donated some of his wares to his alma mater.

Union High graduate Michael Caimona, founded Maryland-based 1710 Percussion in 2012. The business, which makes drums…, arose from Caimona’s hobby of building personal snare drums and refurbishing kits.

In December, Caimona built three custom snare drums and donated them to the Union High School music department…to show his respect to…where he learned to play the drums.

[S]aid Caimona. “My love for music took shape the moment I started drum lessons in elementary school. I had to give something back to the school.”

Caimona presented the snare drums to the music department and fielded questions from students for over an hour.

“We talked about music, my experiences in school and how I started building drums,” he said.

1710 Percussion’s focus is not limited to creating drums tailored to their clients; charity is an equally important part of the company culture.

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