Tag Archives: Down Beat

Ed Thigpen 1959 Blindfold Test

Posted on December 26, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Interesting comments from one of the great drummers, Ed Thigpen, on Art Blakey, Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones, Buddy Rich and others. This article is from the 10/29/1959 Down Beat.

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Dennis Wilson Camco Endorsement Ad 1968

Posted on November 16, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I spotted this ad in the January 11, 1968 Down Beat. I know Hal Blaine did a great deal of studio work for the Beach Boys. DrumForum.org has an interesting forum discussion on Dennis’s and Hal’s individual drumming … Continue reading →

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Phil Seamen Obituary

Posted on November 14, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From the December 21, 1972 Down Beat.

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Studying Kenny Dorham

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My pattern of studying music history: When I hear for the first time a musician I like, I then listen to their every album and read everything I can about them. That’s true of all music genres. In … Continue reading →

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Irv Cottler Rogers Endorsement Ad 1962

Posted on November 11, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: It’s fun having a scanner and the time and inclination to share some notable old drum ads. This was in the July 5, 1962 Down Beat.

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