Tag Archives: Gary Chester

Meeting Gary Chester

Posted on December 12, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In 1981, the idea of writing a History of Rock Drumming for Modern Drummer seemed as if it would be mostly combing existing books and magazines for biographical details, and weaving all that into a narrative. Boy, was … Continue reading →

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Study Gary Chester with ‘New Breed Approved’ Original Chester Student

Posted on January 22, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is a unique, fascinating idea I spotted yesterday on the “Gary Chester the Drummer” Facebook page. The post below is edited from the original. Gary’s daughter, Katrina, is offering to pair drummers who want to study her … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Gary Chester

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Katrina Chester let me know this morning that Modern Drummer is making available online Gary Chester’s April 1983 feature interview. Today, October 27, is Gary’s birthday. Thinking back to first meeting Gary, to MD Founder Ron Spagnardi’s approving … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, Gary Chester

Posted on October 27, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I would be remiss if I failed to mention Gary Chester’s birthday. Here’s a snippet and link to the full Facebook post. ===== Gary Chester The Drummer HAPPY BIRTHDAY GARY CHESTER!!! Talking to one of Gary’s students this … Continue reading →

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Bass Drums – Gary Chester Asks, Neil Peart Answers

Posted on July 15, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: For years now I’ve had on a hard drive a digitized version of one of my Neil Peart interviews. The sound volume of the initial tape transfer was very low. Consequently I’ve never been able to use it. … Continue reading →

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