Tag Archives: Joe Cocker

Gadd – ‘Luck and Strange’

Posted on September 23, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Steve Gadd’s uncomplicated drumming on Joe Cocker’s recording of the song, “Catfish,” has remained one of my favorite Gadd tracks for almost 50 years. Gadd’s accompaniment for “Catfish” is absolutely perfect. He plays exactly what needs to be … Continue reading →

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Thinking of Paul Humphrey

Posted on August 6, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Thinking – a few posts ago – about service drummers vs solo drummers, I was reminded by this 1980 Premier ad of a key service drummer: Paul Humphrey. Growing up believing that a professional drummer had to know … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday: My Pivotal Moments with Steve Gadd

Posted on April 10, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A belated happy birthday to Steve Gadd. Paraphrasing bassist Ron Carter when asked how Elvin Jones changed drumming: Listen to drummers before Steve Gadd hit the scene and listen to drummers after. There are many excellent pop and … Continue reading →

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