Tag Archives: Michael Shrieve

Michael Shrieve Part 2 of 2

Posted on February 5, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: At the time of this interview, Michael Shrieve was on a mission to make music that was both true to himself and appealing to the masses. Could a hit pop record do that? Shrieve believed the answer was … Continue reading →

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Michael Shrieve Pt 1 of 2

Posted on January 23, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This interview starts with Michael Shrieve’s quick “no” response to my question, “Do you ever think about playing drums (or drum solos) with the fluidity of a saxophone player?” But then Shrieve tells us how he does approach … Continue reading →

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My Biggest Interviewing Lesson: Shut Up

Posted on January 15, 2025 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Listening back this morning to one of my recorded 1980s Michael Shrieve interviews, I remember lessons learned about interviewing. My biggest lesson, I think, was learning to shut up. Ask a question. Then while the person being interviewed … Continue reading →

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Michael Shrieve – Musical Career Updater 1983

Posted on March 19, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This exchange between Michael Shrieve and me, which survived on a cassette, shows how slow it was in 1983 for well-known drummers to get career updates to their fans on the page of a print magazine. In this … Continue reading →

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Michael Shrieve: The Making of Santana’s ‘Promise of a Fisherman’ (1983)

Posted on April 6, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I found this phone conversation tonight while digitizing interview audiocassettes. The voices are Scott K Fish and Michael Shrieve. This is no doubt me, as Modern Drummer managing editor, asking Michael an MD reader’s question for the “Ask … Continue reading →

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