Tag Archives: Max Weinberg

Weinberg & Riddle – Play The Song

Posted on August 16, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This three-way exchange with drummers Max Weinberg and Paul T. Riddle and me. In the early 1980s, Max and I were collaborating on a drum book. Part way into that project, Max wanted to take a different direction … Continue reading →

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Why Drums? Weinberg, Fish Talk to Jaimo

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is part of a longer interview that took place on April 3, 1982 after an Elvin Jones drum clinic at Professional Percussion Center in New York City. Taking part in the interview were Max Weinberg, Jaimoe Johnson, … Continue reading →

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Weinberg Salutes Blaine

Posted on January 3, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: As drummer Max Weinberg points out in this April 1981 note, Hal Blaine’s Modern Drummer interview and columns really hit home with MD readers. Drummers, young and old, would write to Blaine through the magazine. MD editors would … Continue reading →

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Andy Newmark’s Lesson from Jim Gordon

Posted on December 3, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This morning I started re-listening to an Andy Newmark interview drummer Max Weinberg and I did in NYC the early 1980s. My goal is to see what, if any part of that interview can be made available here. … Continue reading →

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Sorry, Charlie – You Were a Great Drummer

Posted on August 25, 2021 by Scott K Fish

In 1981, when Max Weinberg and I interviewed Charlie Watts in his New York City hotel room, Charlie seemed sad and, as a drummer, unfulfilled. He said anyone who said his drumming was great had no ears. Greatness, Charlie told … Continue reading →

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