Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

JazzTown – Ode to Musical Mentors

Posted on May 30, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Ben Makinen’s documentary, JazzTown, is a tribute to hometown musical heroes who graced his life in Denver, CO. Makinen tells us in the film’s opening credits, “This film is an ode to my early musical mentors – Masters … Continue reading →

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Tom Staley – NRBQ’s Original Drummer

Posted on May 27, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: On October 11, 2021 I bought the digital format of NRBQ’s first album. I owned a vinyl copy of the album when it was first released in 1969. For the last 52 years, in life moments when I’d … Continue reading →

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RIP Gordon Lightfoot; RIP Lightfoot Band

Posted on May 2, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: The passing on May 1 of Gordon Lightfoot is the passing of one of the world’s greatest singer songwriters. Lightfoot’s passing also ends one of the world’s greatest singer songwriter bands. I was going to say I doubt … Continue reading →

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Tom Staley – We’re Gonna Be OK

Posted on April 30, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Referring to Tom Staley as a renewed-to-me drummer is more accurate than saying he is new-to-me. On October 13, 2021 I added a post, Haunted for 52 Years by NRBQ, to this blog. Here is, in part, what … Continue reading →

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What About ‘New-To-Me’ Drummers?

Posted on April 22, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I don’t often write about them, but drummers owe a lot to players we might refer to as “one hit wonders.” Think of Ronnie Wilson, the Surfaris’ drummer who gave the world the classic drum hit, “Wipe Out.” … Continue reading →

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