Tag Archives: Drummer

The Max Weinberg Modern Drummer Cover Photo That Got Away

Posted on August 22, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: When either I remember or someone tells me this photographer’s last name — I will credit him. And I apologize in advance for not remembering his full name. I met him twice, as I recall. Very nice guy … Continue reading →

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Sandy Nelson – Just Follow Your Heart

Posted on August 21, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I recently found transcripts of a group of short interviews I did in the early 1980’s when I was gathering data for my five-part Modern Drummer series, The History of Rock Drumming. It is probably hard to believe … Continue reading →

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Mark Mondesir: No Fear of Failure

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I penciled a bracket and made a note around this story in the left margin of my Ed Soph interview transcript. The note is: “Good story. Include elsewhere.” It’s Ed telling me 30-years ago about a 12-13 year … Continue reading →

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Girl Scout Shows Girl Drummers How to ‘Stick To It’

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Beating the drum for girls in percussion Drew Bracken 12:03 a.m. EDT August 19, 2015 GRANVILLE – The sounds of drums, xylophones, steel drums and more filled the air in the Granville High School Performing Arts Center. [I]ncoming GHS senior … Continue reading →

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RIP: Clarence “Jockey” Etienne: Hit Record Cardboard Box Drumming

Posted on August 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Funeral services set for drummer ‘Jockey’ EtienneHerman Fuselier, hfuselier@gannett.com4:13 p.m. CDT August 17, 2015 Funeral services…for Clarence “Jockey” Etienne, a legendary zydeco and R&B drummer who died Sunday. With more than 50 years as a musician, Etienne, 81, played with … Continue reading →

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