Tag Archives: 1984

Les DeMerle – Drum Tuning for All Occasions

Posted on October 27, 2026 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Les DeMerle‘s feature interview appeared in the October 1984 “Modern Drummer.” DeMerle was, and still is, an interesting musician maintaining a unique balance between the business and artistic sides of drumming. Digital media has no doubt changed the … Continue reading →

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Matt Frenette Complete 1984 MD Interview Pt 3 of 4

Posted on September 13, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Here’s Part 3 of 4 interview segments. The actual interview took place September 1983 at the height of ‘Loverboy’s’ hit song, “Working for the Weekend.” It appeared as the cover story for the March 1984 Modern Drummer magazine. … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart ’84 Japanese SKF MD Interview

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE – This 1984 Japanese translation of one of my Neil Peart Modern Drummer stories has been with me since 1984. I vaguely remember MD publisher Ron Spagnardi telling me he had received this reprint request. Just as I … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart 1984 Interview and Back Story

Posted on July 10, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Jason Carey, owner of JJC Photographic and and excellent musician, asked if I was interested in talking on camera about my interview with Neil Peart for Modern Drummer‘s 1984 cover story. Jason’s idea was an opportunity to address … Continue reading →

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Matt Frenette’s 1984 Loverboy Drumset

Posted on June 14, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE:This is interview excerpt is drummer Matt Frenette, at the height of ‘Loverboy’s’ hit song, “Working for the Weekend,” describing his mutt drumset. He starts out saying of his kit, “I’ve got so many different things.” Frenette’s was the … Continue reading →

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