Tag Archives: Drummer

Shelly Manne Leedy Ad 1967

Posted on August 29, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This ad is on the inside back cover of the November 2, 1967 Down Beat. I’ve always loved this photo.

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The Day Jimmy Madison Rescued Joe Morello

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Ludwig‘s Facebook post today commemorating the company’s 400 Supra-Phonic Snare Drum reminds me of story involving drummers Jimmy Madison and Joe Morello. Madison told me the story during our interview which was published in the October 1982 Modern Drummer. Madison … Continue reading →

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Scott K Fish Interview: Jesse Sailes

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: It was Hal Blaine, I think, who recommended I speak with drummer Jesse Sailes when I was writing Modern Drummer’s History of Rock Drumming. I knew Jesse Sailes only from one B.B. King album. Hal, among others, said Jesse … Continue reading →

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Ringo: Alcoholism is ‘A Miserable Disease’

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Beatle’s Ringo Starr drums up a new job WITH a personal fortune of £180 million he doesn’t need the money but the 75-year-old Beatle’s new TV ad is hardly his first commercial starring role. By DOMINIC UTTON PUBLISHED: 08:09, Thu, … Continue reading →

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Ten Most Sampled Drum Beats in Music History

Posted on August 27, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: An interesting piece in this morning’s news. Some drummers listed are new to me — always a pleasure! The full story includes all the songs. You can listen to the beats and read backstories to all the songs. … Continue reading →

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