Tag Archives: Modern Drummer

When Photographers and Drumsets Collide

Posted on February 9, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Alan Gratzer’s 1981 Ludwig ad reminds me of an innovation Alan mentioned to photographer John Leze during an REO Speedwagon in-concert photo shoot for Gratzer’s Modern Drummer interview published in July 1981. At that time it was still … Continue reading →

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Fred Below: You’ve Got to Know What Each Sound Is

Posted on February 7, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From my July 9, 1982 phone interview with pioneering drummer Fred Below. In this excerpt, Fred Below gives us his thoughts on the characteristics of great drummers, starting with knowing how to play with dynamics.

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Audio: Freddie Gruber on The Marvelous Magic of Dave Tough

Posted on February 6, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Excerpt from my interview with Freddie Gruber in Buddy Rich’s NYC apartment circa 1983-84. I posted my memory of this interview on an earlier post. I am so grateful to have met and interviewed gifted people like Freddie Gruber, … Continue reading →

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Audio: James Black on His Drum Equipment, His Sound, and His Upcoming Album (1982)

Posted on February 5, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My James Black interview appeared in the December 1982 Modern Drummer. The first person to get me excited about James Black’s drumming was Jaimoe. We were listening to records and Jaimoe asked me if I’d ever heard James … Continue reading →

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Max Roach Ludwig Ad 1982

Posted on February 2, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A nice photo of Max Roach with his blonde Ludwig drums. This ad was on the inside front cover of the June 1982 Modern Drummer with Max on the cover.

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