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Asking Joe Morello: Have You Lost Your Chops?

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I remember very well how nervous, how uncomfortable I was asking 48-year old Joe Morello if he had lost his chops. The back story to this interview is here. Suffice it to say I was sitting right next … Continue reading →

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Billy Cobham: My Concept is My Own

Posted on July 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A glimpse at Billy Cobham’s drumming concepts 41 years ago in Different Drummer magazine. Billy Cobham: My concept is my own, my personality is my own. Dynamics enhance my playing and gives a lot of contrast to the … Continue reading →

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Joe Morello: Technique is Expressing What’s In Your Mind

Posted on July 18, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This segment from my early 1980’s Modern Drummer interview with Joe Morello is explained here. In this part, my friend and fellow drummer, Chris Conrade and I, are asking Joe about the classic drum book, Stick Control. Scott … 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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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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