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Neil Peart ’84 Japanese SKF MD Interview

Posted on August 4, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE – This 1984 Japanese translation of one of my Neil Peart Modern Drummer stories has been with me since 1984. I vaguely remember MD publisher Ron Spagnardi telling me he had received this reprint request. Just as I … Continue reading →

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Keith Copeland’s Short Biography

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I rediscovered my Keith Copeland interview transcript in July 2015. Keith and I spoke over dinner at a Centre Island, NY restaurant. I have forgotten the restaurant name. Neither do I remember how this interview came to pass. But … Continue reading →

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Keltner on Rich

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Re-reading drummer Jim Keltner’s interview in the November 1981 Modern Drummer, something he said about Buddy Rich made me smile. I decided it warrants reposting. Here’s part of what I wrote about Keltner at the start of his … Continue reading →

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Cindy McGuirl – Preserving Paul Motian’s Legacy

Posted on March 23, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer/bandleader/composer Paul Motian was one of my first feature interviews for Modern Drummer. His interview appeared in the April-May 1980 MD. I loved his songwriting and I liked his playing jazz drums without the traditional ding-ding-ding cymbal beat. … Continue reading →

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Richie Hayward’s Interview Lesson

Posted on March 20, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: If the circumstances for conducting a drummer interview aren’t right – don’t conduct the interview. Say, “Thanks, but no thanks.” That is one lesson I learned from my disastrous attempt to conduct a feature interview for Modern Drummer … Continue reading →

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