Tag Archives: Modern Drummer

Jim Gordon on Derek and the Dominos

Posted on March 10, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: When Jim Keltner called me at Modern Drummer to ask if we would be interested in interviewing his friend, Jim Gordon, the answer was an unequivocal yes. It was a time when we MD Editors felt, to an extent, … Continue reading →

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Charlie Watts, Max Weinberg: Ludwig vs Premier vs Rogers (1981)

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I’m sorry for the audio quality here, especially the first few seconds. I’ve sweetened the sound to the best of my ability, and while it’s not great sound, it’s audible. I’m posting this excerpt from my November 12, … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gruber: Criteria for Taking on a New Student

Posted on March 4, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Excerpt #5 from my interview with Freddie Gruber circa 1983.

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Audio: Roy Haynes: ‘I Like Sounds’ 1978

Posted on February 28, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This audio excerpt is from my interview with Roy Haynes at his home on November 15, 1978. According to my notes “It was raining, traffic was heavy, a chilly…evening, and I was nervous about meeting him. Roy and … Continue reading →

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Louis Bellson’s Modern Drummer Ad and Consent Letter 1982

Posted on February 27, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I came across this letter in one of my old notebooks. One of my non-writing ideas at Modern Drummer was the “Who Reads Modern Drummer?” endorsement ads. The idea was simple: A drummer gives his or her written … Continue reading →

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