Tag Archives: Pearl

Will Calhoun – First Release Interview Pt 2 (1989)

Posted on June 19, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE – June 10, 2017, I first posted on my blog an audio excerpt from my interview with Will Calhoun. He was, at the time, the drummer with Living Colour. Here is what I wrote in that post’s introduction: … Continue reading →

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Mel Lewis: Pearl Drums, Al Duffy, Tours & Clinics 1982

Posted on March 13, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is an updater from Mel Lewis in 1982, probably for Modern Drummer magazine. It’s great hearing Mel’s voice again. Historically, there are some interesting moments here. Mel has just endorsed Pearl Drums. He gives the company high … Continue reading →

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Will Calhoun: My Drum Gear (1989)

Posted on June 10, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Among my favorite interviews, I am sorry to say none of my interview with Will Calhoun ever saw the light of day. From what I’ve gathered reading through my notes, this interview was meant to be published in … Continue reading →

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Ed Shaughnessy Launches ‘Energy Force’ Big Band

Posted on May 1, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: An pre-internet example of how drummers kept up with news of our favorite players. This December 19, 1974 Down Beat magazine release about Ed Shaughnessy‘s “new 17-piece ensemble” Energy Force has a photo of Mr. Shaughnessy worth studying. … Continue reading →

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Jeff Porcaro: Pearl Drum Ad 1982

Posted on March 12, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Nice ad photo of Jeff Porcaro and his Pearl Drums from Modern Drummer‘s December 1982 issue.

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