Tag Archives: Modern Drummer

Neil Peart – Fun with the Four-On-the-Floor Bass Drum

Posted on March 18, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This excerpt is from the full transcript of my 1986 conversation with Neil Peart. Here’s the back story. Right before I asked this question about playing in 4/4 time, Neil spoke at some length about using odd-time signatures … Continue reading →

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Alan Dawson – Discovering You’re Playing Drums by Yourself

Posted on February 23, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This exchange is from my interview with Alan Dawson for Modern Drummer’s January 1986 10th Anniversary Issue. The interview took place in 1985 in Alan Dawson’s Massachusetts’ home living room over Dawson-made tuna fish sandwiches. This is part … Continue reading →

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Rest in Peace, Paul English

Posted on February 18, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Rest in peace, Paul English, who was to Willie Nelson what Sonny Greer was to Duke Ellington. I thoroughly enjoyed meeting and interviewing Mr. English for his Modern Drummer feature interview. These two Paul English photos are from … Continue reading →

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RIP Neil Peart – Traveling Invisible Highways

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Scott K Fish

RIP Neil Peart – Traveling Invisible HighwaysScott K. Fish, Special to the Piscataquis Observer • January 17, 2020 The news came through first at 7:12 pm; a voice message from friend Chip Stern, driving his taxi in Brooklyn, N.Y. But … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gruber – A Great Teacher Shares Some Life

Posted on November 25, 2019 by Scott K Fish

A great teacher shares some lifeScott K. Fish, Special to the Piscataquis Observer • November 22, 2019 Freddie Gruber was a great drum teacher. If you have a great teacher in your life, no matter the subject taught, then Freddie … Continue reading →

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