Tag Archives: Ron Spagnardi

Bill Goodwin – Gruber’s Physical, Spiritual Knowledge of Drumming

Posted on September 16, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer Bill Goodwin wrote an endorsement of drum teacher Freddy Gruber on April 1, 1983 and mailed it to Modern Drummer Publisher Ron Spagnardi. The “article” Goodwin refers to was my upcoming interview with Gruber. I was delighted … Continue reading →

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Sonny Igoe – A Matter of Principle

Posted on September 5, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Drummer and music educator Sonny Igoe was a longtime Modern Drummer Advisory Board Member. Igoe and the other Board Members really did advise MD, particularly Founder/Publisher Ron Spagnardi. MD relied on the Members’ experience to guide some policy … Continue reading →

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Fish’s ‘Terrific’ History of Rock Drumming

Posted on September 2, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Another memory found while digging through boxes of my drum memorabilia. I have a recollection of Modern Drummer Founder/Publisher Ron Spagnardi sharing percussionist John T. Bock‘s letter with me. Bock founded Fast Hands Drum Studio in NY in … 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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Ron Spagnardi – Taking a Chance on Fish

Posted on January 18, 2021 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This post was first published November 30, 2018. It was my 99th Piscataquis Observer newspaper column. Looking back almost forty years I can’t imagine not crossing paths with Ron Spagnardi, founder and publisher of Modern Drummer magazine. We … Continue reading →

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