Tag Archives: Gene Krupa

Exploring Drumming Milestones: A Journey Through Sound

Posted on November 23, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I think a lot about drummers and drumming. Often when driving, but most any time I’m in my own head: grocery shopping, savoring the day’s first cup of hot black coffee, gathering pinecones and sticks from the lawn, … Continue reading →

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When Did I First Hear Buddy Rich?

Posted on December 1, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Recalling one morning places I saw Buddy Rich playing live. Not trying to remember times I watched Rich on television shows like “The Tonight Show.” I remember seeing Buddy Rich in concert five times. There was one afternoon … Continue reading →

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Drummers, Not Drums

Posted on March 15, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: While musician Jim Gordon was serving time in prison, he was said to have all of his musical gear used during his career locked in storage. Some months after Gordon’s death an acquaintance called me at home. “Do … Continue reading →

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Mel Lewis Influences

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Looking again over my 1976-77 Mel Lewis interview transcript. Among Mel’s comments, deleted because there wasn’t room for them in his first Modern Drummer interview, are some interesting insights from the master drummer and storyteller. Asking drummers their … Continue reading →

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Musical, Timeless Krupa

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Like millions of drummers, Gene Krupa holds a special place in my heart. Certainly in my love for drumming, and in my development as a drummer. Krrupa’s quartet recording of “China Boy.” when I was six years old, … Continue reading →

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