Tag Archives: Hal Blaine

Hal Blaine: Have Fun, Play Drums

Posted on January 23, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I found this in one of my external hard drives. It’s a drum method the great Hal Blaine released in 1968. Have fun. Give Hal Blaine’s album a listen.

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Hal Blaine – No Parties or Memorials When I Leave the Planet

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This post is on Hal Blaine’s Facebook page. Regarding funerals, memorials or celebrations, Hal said it better than we can. This is one of many emails he wrote along the same lines… and we will honor his wishes. … Continue reading →

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My 12 favorite drummers are Hal Blaine

Posted on March 22, 2019 by Scott K Fish

My 12 favorite drummers are Hal Blaine Scott K. Fish, Special to the Piscataquis Observer • March 16, 2019 Most of us know the sound of the 1960s. But very few of us can say we are a sound of … Continue reading →

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Hal Blaine: Drum Fills Come From Within

Posted on July 6, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Hal Blaine’s thoughts on drum fills. From a Hal Blaine letter written about 35-years ago. Good advice that still holds true. Fills…come from within. Somehow the [brain] puts it all together. It takes the song you’re working on, … Continue reading →

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Hal Blaine’s ‘Staying In Tune’ Unplugged

Posted on May 6, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Boy, finding a stack of Hal Blaine‘s replies for his Modern Drummer “Staying In Tune” column brings back memories. I’m posting one page of Hal’s replies here. From strictly an editing perspective Hal’s typed replies meant lots of work. … Continue reading →

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