Tag Archives: Down Beat

Mel Lewis Gretsch Ad 1962

Posted on September 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This Gretsch ad is from the inside back cover of the July 5, 1962 Down Beat. Another classic photo from the eye of photographer Chuck Stewart.

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Joe Morello Ludwig Ad 1962

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I have seen three Ludwig ads with this same terrific look. I posted a Buddy Rich ad from, I think, this series, here. This ad is from the inside front cover of the July 5, 1962 issue of … Continue reading →

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Tony Williams – Why I Play the Way I Do

Posted on September 16, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This segment is from a good interview by Vernon Gibbs called, Tony Williams: Report On A Musical Lifetime, in the January 29, 1976 Down Beat. I am unable to find the full interview online. Vernon Gibbs: What was … Continue reading →

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Art Blakey Gretsch Ad 1958

Posted on September 14, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A beautiful photo of Art Blakey and his Gretsch drumset taken by photographer extraordinaire Chuck Stewart. This was the inside front cover of Down Beat‘s March 6, 1958 issue.

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Buddy Rich/Louis Bellson Remo Ad 1971

Posted on September 13, 2015 by Scott K Fish
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