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Barry Keane Modern Drummer Interview 1981 Pt 1 of 2

SKF NOTE: This is Part 1 of my interview with Barry Keane, published in the August-September 1981 Modern Drummer magazine as a feature interview titled, “Barry Keane: Canadian Studio Kingpin.” Our discussion was as much about Keane’s studio drummer work … Continue reading

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Barry Keane Talks Beatles

SKF NOTE: My friend Barry Keane has appeared twice on “The Walrus Was Paul” podcast with host Paul Romanuk, an on-air host, play-by-play announcer, producer and executive producer in the Canadian and European media industries. Mr. Romanuk is also an … Continue reading

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Drummer’s View from Lightfoot Stage

SKF NOTE: Two photos from the Gordon Lightfoot Facebook page giving us a drummer’s eye view from the bandstand. In this case, the drummer is Barry Keane. The photo with the seated audience is taken from the bandshell at the … Continue reading

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Barry Keane – 46 Years with Gordon Lightfoot

SKF NOTE: After first interviewing Barry Keane in 1981 for Modern Drummer magazine, I had no idea we would do it again in 2022. We’ve stayed in touch over the years. When I asked Barry if I could interview him … Continue reading

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Barry Keane – Recording Lightfoot’s ‘Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald’

SKF NOTE: Excerpt from our January 13, 2022 interview. Barry Keane has been drumming with Gordon Lightfoot on record and onstage for 46 years. Here he shares the story of how the classic song, Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, was … Continue reading

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