Tag Archives: Modern Drummer

Freelance Writing: Today and Yesterday

Posted on April 17, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: One aspect of the pre-internet days I miss, and have not yet replaced, is paid freelance writing for music magazines and newspapers. Freelance writing was a great way to sharpen researching/writing skills. A great way to record for … Continue reading →

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Barry Keane: Playing What’s Right for the Songs

Posted on April 14, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I always enjoy speaking with Barry Keane. Barry and I first met in 1980 or 1981 when I interviewed him for the August-September 1981 Modern Drummer. We spoke about Barry’s experience as a studio drummer, with Anne Murray … Continue reading →

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Roy Haynes: Bird Would Say Cool Your Volume

Posted on April 9, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This dialogue 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. We had spoken … Continue reading →

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Max Roach: Drum Solos Are Like Creating Poems, Paintings

Posted on April 7, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Max Roach was, for me, an early and lifelong musical influence. Not long after I tried emulating Max’s drumming style, I discovered a new challenge. If I was going to play like Max at all, I had to … Continue reading →

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Grady Tate: I Listened to Sound

Posted on April 6, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Revisiting a 1979 interview with drummer extraordinaire Grady Tate this morning. At first I am surprised to read Grady is not the product of a “formal” drum education. And as I read, I’m remembering my introduction to Grady … Continue reading →

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