Tag Archives: Modern Drummer

Neil Peart on Music and Writing Pt. 1

SKF NOTE: This 30-plus minute conversation with Neil Peart is one of my favorites. It is a conversation with two guys who love music, drumming, and writing. Neil talks about his goal to transition to professional writer from drummer/lyricist, once … Continue reading

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Frankie Dunlop’s 52K Drum Lessons

SKF NOTE: As of this morning, YouTube analytics tells me Frankie Dunlop’s fast/slow drum lesson video has been viewed almost 52,000 times. It has 982 “Likes” and zero “Dislikes.” Also, historian Robin Kelley shared Frankie’s story in his book, “Thelonious … Continue reading

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Stories Drummers Might Like?

SKF NOTE: Modern Drummer Publication’s CEO recently announced a renewal of the enterprise. Meanwhile, a DrumForum.org member started a thread wondering what kind of articles actual and potential MD readers want to read. I wonder how many MD readers are … Continue reading

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Tony Williams Launches MD’s Second Year

SKF NOTE: This is an old favorite of mine Modern Drummer cover shot of Tony Williams. There are a couple of details worth mentioning. This is “Vol. 2 No. 1” cover means this is the first issue of MD‘s second … Continue reading

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Studio vs Live – Truth Be Told

SKF NOTE: Product endorsements sometimes made it unwise for an interviewer to be fully honest with Modern Drummer readers. I’m talking about times when a well-known drummer endorsed certain drums and cymbals, but played other brand cymbals and drums in … Continue reading

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