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Why Drums? Weinberg, Fish Talk to Jaimo

Posted on May 23, 2024 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is part of a longer interview that took place on April 3, 1982 after an Elvin Jones drum clinic at Professional Percussion Center in New York City. Taking part in the interview were Max Weinberg, Jaimoe Johnson, … Continue reading →

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Grohl – Simplicity, Power of a Groove

Posted on May 13, 2024 by Scott K Fish

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

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Scott K Fish

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

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Scott K Fish

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)

Posted on March 29, 2024 by Scott K Fish

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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