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Alan Dawson on Drum Endorsements

Posted on December 24, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This interview circa 1985 is from my sit down with Alan Dawson in his Massachusetts home for Modern Drummer‘s 10th Anniversary issue. I was freelance writing again for MD. Some of what Alan says about drums he endorsed was … Continue reading →

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Joe Morello Ludwig Ad 1962

Posted on September 18, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I have seen three Ludwig ads with this same terrific look. I posted a Buddy Rich ad from, I think, this series, here. This ad is from the inside front cover of the July 5, 1962 issue of … Continue reading →

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Roy Haynes Drum Clinic: ‘Nobody Teaches Like That’

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This segment is from my interview with Roy Haynes at his home on November 15, 1978. According to my notes “It was raining, traffic was heavy, a chilly…evening, and I was nervous about meeting him. We had spoken … Continue reading →

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The Day Jimmy Madison Rescued Joe Morello

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Ludwig‘s Facebook post today commemorating the company’s 400 Supra-Phonic Snare Drum reminds me of story involving drummers Jimmy Madison and Joe Morello. Madison told me the story during our interview which was published in the October 1982 Modern Drummer. Madison … Continue reading →

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Asking Joe Morello: Have You Lost Your Chops?

Posted on August 17, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I remember very well how nervous, how uncomfortable I was asking 48-year old Joe Morello if he had lost his chops. The back story to this interview is here. Suffice it to say I was sitting right next … Continue reading →

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