Tag Archives: Drummer

Mickey Dolenz: Why I Play Drums Half-Right, Half-Left

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

There’s a reason the Monkees’ Micky Dolenz plays drums that way: ‘I know it’s bizarre’ APRIL 30, 2015 BY SOMETHING ELSE! [T]he unique set up the Monkees’ Micky Dolenz employs for his drum kit. When he…began to learn the instrument, … Continue reading →

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Miles Davis at Newport: A Four-Disc Set Coming in July

Posted on May 1, 2015 by Scott K Fish

[SKF NOTE: This looks great. The drumset players on this disc, in chronological order, are: Connie Kay, Jimmy Cobb, Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Al Foster, and Ndugu Leon Chancler.] Miles Davis at Newport: A Four-Disc Set Coming in July By … Continue reading →

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Kreutzmann: Deep Sorrow, Compassion Over Garcia’s Heroin Addiction

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Bill Kreutzmann, drummer of the Grateful Dead. By ALAN PAUL — April 28, 2015 11:47 a.m. ET Q. You write that when Jerry’s opiate problem became obvious, you all wanted to play with him so much that you turned a blind … Continue reading →

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John Von Ohlen On Indianapolis Music ‘Genius’ Bob Phillips

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I want to correct my original post intro. I left Modern Drummer as a full time managing editor in October 1983, and continued freelance writing for MD for a few years after, including this John Von Ohlen interview. … Continue reading →

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Rhythm: Who Could Ask for Anything More?

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

[SKF NOTE: All that’s missing is the hamster wheel.] http://www.ultimate-guitar.com Today in Crazy Instruments: Meet Yamaha’s 360-Degree Spherical Drum Kit 04/18/2015 [W]e…present you Raijin, Yamaha’s 360-degree spherical drum set. [T]he kit allows musicians to take on a different approach to … Continue reading →

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