Tag Archives: Modern Drummer

Soph Zildjian Cymbal Set-Up

Posted on October 31, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A “for the record” post of a 1980s Ed Soph Zildjian Cymbal Set-Up pamphlet. Is this Soph’s current cymbal set-up? I don’t know. But it’s a snapshot of Soph’s playing career roughly 40 years ago. Ed Soph was … Continue reading →

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A Note from Joe English

Posted on October 29, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This handwritten note from drummer Joe English is not dated. My guess is Joe wrote this circa 1985-86. Other than my scrubbing a couple of phone numbers and addresses, the note is intact. I’ve transcribed it below for … Continue reading →

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Help From Hal Blaine

Posted on October 28, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A generous offer from the excellent drummer, Hal Blaine. At first read I assumed Hal was offering to help me with the History of Rock Drumming series I wrote in the early 1980s for Modern Drummer. On closer … Continue reading →

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Bruford – Happy to Be on MD Advisory Board

Posted on October 24, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: An early 1980s letter from Bill Bruford with what appears to be a good news/bad news message. Bruford starts out accepting Modern Drummer‘s offer to serve on its Advisory Board. He asks (tongue in cheek?) that, in exchange, … Continue reading →

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Paul T. Riddle – No Guitar in My Face

Posted on October 20, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: A note card from one of my oldest friends, Paul T. Riddle. I don’t know what pictures Paul is referring to. Probably the photos accompanying his feature interview in the May 1981 Modern Drummer magazine. When Paul writes … Continue reading →

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