Tag Archives: Obituary

RIP Neil Peart – Traveling Invisible Highways

Posted on January 17, 2020 by Scott K Fish

RIP Neil Peart – Traveling Invisible HighwaysScott K. Fish, Special to the Piscataquis Observer • January 17, 2020 The news came through first at 7:12 pm; a voice message from friend Chip Stern, driving his taxi in Brooklyn, N.Y. But … Continue reading →

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Hal Blaine – No Parties or Memorials When I Leave the Planet

Posted on March 27, 2019 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This post is on Hal Blaine’s Facebook page. Regarding funerals, memorials or celebrations, Hal said it better than we can. This is one of many emails he wrote along the same lines… and we will honor his wishes. … Continue reading →

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Father of the Modern Steel Drum, Dies at 90

Posted on September 6, 2018 by Scott K Fish

nytimes.com Ellie Mannette, Father of the Modern Steel Drum, Dies at 90 By Karen Zraick — Aug. 31, 2018 As a child in Port of Spain, Trinidad’s capital, Mr. Mannette became fascinated with…bands…using trash cans and buckets as drums…to create … Continue reading →

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Willie Dixon-The Beat Changes the Entire Style

Posted on February 28, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF: Researching for my History of Rock Drumming series, Robert Palmer’s book, Deep Blues: A Musical and Cultural History of the Mississippi Delta, was quite helpful. This morning, leafing through a few pages from Deep Blues I had photocopied in … Continue reading →

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Shelly Manne: Musicians Have a Great Life

Posted on November 14, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I came across Shelly Manne’s obituary a few days ago. His playing had a major impact on me — and I still get excited discovering Manne albums I missed, and Manne albums newly reissued, or available for the … Continue reading →

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