Tag Archives: Drummer

Max Roach Ludwig Ad 1982

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A nice photo of Max Roach with his blonde Ludwig drums. This ad was on the inside front cover of the June 1982 Modern Drummer with Max on the cover.

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Give the Student Something Positive to Remember About Drumming

Posted on January 31, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Thinking the last few days about my boring first drum teacher. A nearby music store employee, I don’t remember his name, but he and I were sitting in a closet size room with a drum pad. “You need to … Continue reading →

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M’BOOM Interview (1983)

Posted on January 24, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Every time boxes of the new Modern Drummer arrived at the MD office it was exciting. Each issue was the culmination of team work by many people. MD’s entire crew – editors, artists, ad sales, subscriptions. The music … Continue reading →

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Blake Tyson: ‘Not Far from Here’

Posted on January 22, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: One of the most beautiful pieces of music I’ve heard in a long time. Thank you, Blake Tyson. This version of Not Far from Here is included in the Percussive Arts Society’s 2016 In Memoriam Tribute video – … Continue reading →

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Jim Gordon: “I Was Gearing Myself to Be a Studio Musician”

Posted on January 20, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This week I digitized my 35-year old interview with musician Jim Gordon. The interview back story — including the less-than-optimum circumstances under which it took place – is described in my blog post of Jim Gordon‘s Modern Drummer … Continue reading →

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