Tag Archives: Max Weinberg

Rich Ends Show Mid-Solo

Posted on May 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In the early 1980’s, Max Weinberg asked if I’d like to see Buddy Rich playing at either New York University or Columbia University – I can’t remember which. Of course, I said, “Yes.” I saw Buddy Rich play … Continue reading →

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Russ Kunkel on Success as a Drummer

Posted on May 3, 2015 by Scott K Fish

In the early 1980’s, Max Weinberg and I were working on a book that, unfortunately, never happened. But along the way, Max and I had a handful of interesting interviews with drummers. When we asked if he could pinpoint the … Continue reading →

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Are Drummers a Dying Breed?

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Linn Drum (Photo courtesy VintageSynth.com) A Drum Forum drummer using the name “homeby5” has thread titled, “Are We a Dying Breed?” “When I was young I was attracted like crazy to live music with one catch….they had to have a … Continue reading →

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Do Drum Endorsements Sell Drums?

Posted on April 30, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: For a little while in the early 1980’s I was Northeast District Sales Manager for the Gretsch Musical Instrument Company, which was then based out of Tennessee. Karl Dustman was an executive with Gretsch at the time. Karl … Continue reading →

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