Tag Archives: Modern Drummer

Jaimo’s Drum Room Circa 1980

Posted on May 23, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: After interviewing Jaimo and Butch Trucks (Modern Drummer May 1981), Jaimo and his wife at the time, Candy, invited me to spend a weekend with them at their Macon, Georgia home. It was both a fun and somber … Continue reading →

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Gary Chester: The Japanese Rose Plant Lesson

Posted on May 20, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: How I came to interview Gary Chester is explained here. The typed transcript is 64-pages, edited for publication in the April 1983 Modern Drummer.  Gary gave many life beyond the cymbals “life lessons” during the interview. Here’s one … Continue reading →

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Les DeMerle: How Did You Get Your Break?

Posted on May 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Les DeMerle‘s interview appears in the October 1984 Modern Drummer. The back story is here: Scott K Fish: What are some of the common questions you’re asked at clinics? Les DeMerle: One of the questions I’m asked a lot … Continue reading →

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Joe Morello on Melodic Playing

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is the fifth post on this blog from my early 1980’s interview with Joe Morello. The full back story of that interview is here.  Joe Morello: When I say “melodic” playing I don’t mean you have to … Continue reading →

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Les DeMerle on The Greatest Four-Bar Drum Break Ever Recorded

Posted on May 13, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Les DeMerle‘s interview appears in the October 1984 Modern Drummer. Les was an interesting musician who maintained a good balance between the business and artistic sides of drumming. At one point during the interview I ask Les, “It’s intriguing that … Continue reading →

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