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Ringo Starr Plays the Song

Posted on February 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: No new news here, but always nice to hear from someone who understands the core of great drumming. Ex-producer Mark Hudson still heaps praise on Ringo Starr: ‘He plays the song’ FEBRUARY 1, 2015 BY SOMETHING ELSE! Grammy-winning … Continue reading →

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Densmore: Morrison Lost, Destroyed Himself; Be Careful

Posted on January 30, 2015 by Scott K Fish

The Doors Drummer John Densmore On Late Greats Jim Morrison, Ray Manzarek Jim Clash Contributor – 1/21/2015 JC: What would you say to Morrison’s fans now? John Densmore: He was an alcoholic. He lost and destroyed himself, so be careful. I … Continue reading →

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Istanbul Launches 1960’s Tony Williams Tribute Cymbals

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Nice idea, tribute. NAMM 2015: Istanbul launches Tony Williams tribute cymbals Based meticulous study of Tony’s original cymbals RhythmJanuary 16, 2015, 08:30 UTC NAMM 2015: Turkish cymbal maker Istanbul has announced an exciting new line, crafted in tribute … Continue reading →

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1710 Percussion Owner Gives Back to Where Love of Music Started

Posted on January 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Union grad donates drums to school Posted: Thursday, January 29, 2015 4:00 am A Union High graduate who owns a custom drums company donated some of his wares to his alma mater. Union High graduate Michael Caimona, founded Maryland-based 1710 … Continue reading →

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John H. Beck: The Snare Auditioned 1,618 Students

Posted on January 28, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: What a great project for a videographer: Chronicling John H. Beck’s stories as he “whittles down” the memorabilia in his music studio. Drumming up, sorting out the stuff of a lifetimeJim Memmott 3:09 p.m. EST January 27, 2015 … Continue reading →

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