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Tag Archives: Max Roach
Max Roach on Hollywood Drums?
SKF NOTE: My earlier post focusing on Max Roach playing Meazzi Hollywood Tronicdrums prompted one reader to ask if Max Roach had ever made albums using Hollywood drums. The friend who gave me Max’s “For Big Sid” from the 1977 … Continue reading
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Tagged Bayside, For Big Sid, Hollywood, Max Roach, Meazzi, Scott K Fish, SKFBlog
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Max Roach Plays Tronicdrums
SKF NOTE: This 1968 full-page advertisement shows Max Roach behind Meazzi Hollywood Tronicdrums. With the gift of hindsight, we know Tronicdrums did not make “other drum sets obsolete.” But they are pioneers in the history of electronic drums. We have … Continue reading
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A Drummer’s One Unique Idea
SKF NOTE: One of the first instructions to new drum students from teachers is: “Here’s how to hold the sticks.” Once upon a time “how to hold the sticks” meant traditional grip. I suspect matched grip has caught up with … Continue reading
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Tagged Brian Blade, Elvin Jones, Johnny Vidacovich, Max Roach, Roy Burns, Scott K Fish
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With Max Roach and His Drums
SKF NOTE: What did it feel like, on July 15, 1981, standing with Max Roach next to his blonde Ludwig drum set in his home music room? I felt awe. Reverential respect and wonder. Max said, “I’m playing a 22″ … Continue reading
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Freddie Gruber on Record
SKF NOTE: The late drummer Freddie Gruber is known by many drummers, including me, as an exemplary teacher. Other drummers, however, say Freddie is full of hot air, a charlatan, who has somehow put a spell on Neil Peart, Buddy … Continue reading
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