Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Brian Holland: Motown’s Drummers Were Unbeatable

Posted on September 7, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Piecing together for my History of Rock Drumming series the mystery that was Motown‘s drummers, I called Motown’s offices for help, and Brian Holland spoke with me! I didn’t ask to speak with Mr. Holland. I imagine the … Continue reading →

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Elvin Jones Gretsch Ad 1967

Posted on September 6, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is a full-page ad from the November 2, 1967 issue of Down Beat.

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Maybe That’s What Gene Krupa Was Talking About

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Gene Krupa said, in an interview I read decades ago, that he learned from the great black drummers how playing drums differed when leading with the right left hands. The different lead hands produce a change in sound, … Continue reading →

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Pete LaRoca: The Classic Drum Solo

Posted on September 5, 2015 by Scott K Fish

My early 1970’s introduction to Jackie McLean’s New Soil (recorded 1959) was through a brand new cut-out LP from a store in Davenport, Iowa. It’s a great album by great musicians: Jackie McLean (alto sax), Donald Byrd (trumpet), Walter Davis, … Continue reading →

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John Vidacovich: Melodic Rhythm

Posted on September 2, 2015 by Scott K Fish

Vidacovich a NOLA drum master POSTED 6:35 PM, AUGUST 31, 2015, BY LBJ NEW ORLEANS (WGNO)- Drummer and music educator Johnny Vidacovich’s name is in every conversation concerning the best of New Orleans drummers. Vidacovich…took lessons and credits his early growth … Continue reading →

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