Tag Archives: Modern Drummer

Remembering Roberto Petaccia

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Scott K Fish
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Roy Haynes Drum Clinic: ‘Nobody Teaches Like That’

Posted on September 9, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This segment 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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Sharkey Hall: Third Man on Call in the Studios

Posted on September 8, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This short interview with Ed Sharkey Hall is another of background info gathering session for my History of Rock Drumming series. Read my first posting of background info for the series. I wouldn’t swear to it in a … Continue reading →

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Brian Holland: Motown’s Drummers Were Unbeatable

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Piecing together for my History of Rock Drumming series the mystery that was Motown‘s drummers, I called Motown’s offices for help, and Brian Holland spoke with me! I didn’t ask to speak with Mr. Holland. I imagine the … Continue reading →

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The Day Jimmy Madison Rescued Joe Morello

Posted on August 28, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Ludwig‘s Facebook post today commemorating the company’s 400 Supra-Phonic Snare Drum reminds me of story involving drummers Jimmy Madison and Joe Morello. Madison told me the story during our interview which was published in the October 1982 Modern Drummer. Madison … Continue reading →

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