Tag Archives: Roberto Petaccia

Roberto Petaccia – Big Band Rock Playing

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This collection of papers is drummer Roberto Petaccia‘s first contact with Modern Drummer. It’s also an illustration of how an idea sent to MD in 1981 established a new relationship with an exciting drummer, which gave birth to … Continue reading →

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Petaccia – Rock Big Band Drumming

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Roberto Petaccia is probably best known for his drumming with Maynard Ferguson’s big band. The first time we heard from Roberto Petaccia at “Modern Drummer” magazine was through a letter: “My name is Roberto Petaccia and I am … Continue reading →

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In Search of Roberto Petaccia’s ‘Progressive Funk’ Book

Posted on June 25, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Yesterday someone in search of Roberto Petaccia’s book sent me a message asking for help. Later in the day, when I was able to reply to the stranger, I couldn’t find his message.  The writer said he saw my … Continue reading →

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Roberto Petaccia’s Rocking Motion Technique

Posted on April 27, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: September 10, 2015 I posted my 1981 Modern Drummer obituary for a terrific guy, Roberto Petaccia. I wrote in part: “The first time we heard from Roberto was through a letter: ‘My name is Roberto Petaccia and I … Continue reading →

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Remembering Roberto Petaccia

Posted on September 10, 2015 by Scott K Fish
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