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‘Birdman’ Composer Sanchez: One of the Hardest Things You Can Do

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Scott K Fish

‘Birdman’ Composer Antonio Sanchez on the Difficulties of Playing the Drum-Score Live by Chris Willman 2/12/2015 5:47pm PST Jazz percussionist Antonio Sánchez has never had the chance to do a two-hour drum solo in concert before. But that’s effectively what … Continue reading →

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Densmore: Kreiger Wrote ‘Light My Fire,’ Not Morrison

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Part 4: Doors Drummer John Densmore Talks About Preserving Band’s Legacy By Jim Clash Contributor John Densmore: ….I had hoped…we would pay the rent for 10 years, and my hair is grey now. And that’s another thing about money. We … Continue reading →

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Venzella Joy Williams: Living Out Her Dream

Posted on February 8, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Young, Gifted & Black: Beyonce’s Drummer, Venzella Joy Williams BY STARR NATHAN Success doesn’t happen by accident. Venzella Joy Williams, better known to family and friends as Joy is a testament to that. Venzella Joy Williams: “For years and years I … Continue reading →

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Alan Dawson: How Do You Sound vs How Do You Look

Posted on February 7, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This exchange is from my interview with Alan Dawson for Modern Drummer’s January 1986 10th Anniversary Issue. The interview took place sometime in 1985 in Alan Dawson’s Massachusetts’ home living room. Alan Dawson: I’ve always admired the sound … Continue reading →

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Peart & Anderson Release ‘Clockwork Lives’ Sept. 15, 2015

Posted on February 4, 2015 by Scott K Fish

RUSH Drummer NEIL PEART And KEVIN J. ANDERSON’s ‘Clockwork Lives’ Book Coming In SeptemberFebruary 3, 2015 Best-selling “Clockwork Angels“, author Kevin J. Anderson and legendary RUSH drummer and lyricist Neil Peart created a fabulous, adventurous world in a novel that … Continue reading →

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