Tag Archives: Modern Drummer

The Top Secret Drum Method

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

The Top Secret Drum Method by Scott K Fish Now and then I recall a brief correspondence I had with a drummer – call him Eddie – seeking help publishing and selling his drum method book. At the time, Modern … Continue reading →

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Mickey Dolenz: Why I Play Drums Half-Right, Half-Left

Posted on May 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

There’s a reason the Monkees’ Micky Dolenz plays drums that way: ‘I know it’s bizarre’ APRIL 30, 2015 BY SOMETHING ELSE! [T]he unique set up the Monkees’ Micky Dolenz employs for his drum kit. When he…began to learn the instrument, … Continue reading →

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John Von Ohlen On Indianapolis Music ‘Genius’ Bob Phillips

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I want to correct my original post intro. I left Modern Drummer as a full time managing editor in October 1983, and continued freelance writing for MD for a few years after, including this John Von Ohlen interview. … Continue reading →

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Are Drummers a Dying Breed?

Posted on April 18, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Linn Drum (Photo courtesy VintageSynth.com) A Drum Forum drummer using the name “homeby5” has thread titled, “Are We a Dying Breed?” “When I was young I was attracted like crazy to live music with one catch….they had to have a … Continue reading →

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Joe English on Jaimoe: He Was Incredible

Posted on April 17, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Joe English was tough to interview. Here’s what I wrote as part of the interview introduction in the June 1986 Modern Drummer: “Joe English agreed to to this interview in 1980. Then he disappeared. In 1983, I got … Continue reading →

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