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Freddie Gruber’s Influences

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Respected drum teacher Freddie Gruber’s drum students include Neil Peart, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, and Vinnie Colaiuta. Gruber, a product of post-World War 2 NYC, is known by his peers of that era as a visionary jazz drummer. … Continue reading →

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SKF to Gruber – We Need Teachers Who Can Work With Kids

Posted on February 16, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is my letter, written the morning of July 13, 1983, to drummer/teacher Fred Gruber. This morning I am scanning a stack of papers. Interview transcripts, drum columns, old contracts, and letters. Letters to me from drummers. And … Continue reading →

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Meeting Gary Chester

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1981, the idea of writing a History of Rock Drumming for Modern Drummer seemed as if it would be mostly combing existing books and magazines for biographical details, and weaving all that into a narrative. Boy, was … Continue reading →

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Legendary Knapp Drum School Makes Wikipedia

Posted on June 13, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I received some good news this week from drummer Jeff Neuhauser. After much research and writing, Neuhauser’s profile of exemplary drummer/drum teacher Roy Knapp, was accepted as a Wikipedia entry. The Chicago-based Roy Knapp School of Drumming came … Continue reading →

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Keith Copeland’s Short Biography

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I rediscovered my Keith Copeland interview transcript in July 2015. Keith and I spoke over dinner at a Centre Island, NY restaurant. I have forgotten the restaurant name. Neither do I remember how this interview came to pass. But … Continue reading →

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