Tag Archives: Music

Grohl – Simplicity, Power of a Groove

SKF NOTE: My friend, David, presented me last month a copy of Dave Grohl’s book, “The Storyteller,” for my birthday. It is not a book I would have chosen for myself, but it was a thoroughly enjoyable, informative read. I … Continue reading

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Keith Copeland’s Short Biography

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

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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Jimmy Webb Interview Pt 1 of 4 (1983)

SKF NOTE: This Feb. 28, 1983 interview with Jimmy Webb was for a short piece in Mix magazine. Unfortunately, the magazine editors, in my opinion, rewrote and botched the manuscript I sent them. Although I’ve posted on my blog a … Continue reading

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The Fish-Richmond No-Show

SKF NOTE: My high school friend and guitarist, Jimmy Weisbin, was listening to Charles Mingus’s classic “Mingus Ah Um” album on the Ralph Family stereo. Neil Ralph was another high school musician friend. His parents’ home in Centerport, NY was … Continue reading

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