Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Neil Peart on Manu Katche

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From a personal letter, I enjoy re-reading Neil’s take on drummer Manu Katche and some of the musicians Katche was recording with at the time. Neil’s aside on Robbie Robertson’s lyric writing made me smile. The italicized words … Continue reading →

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Peart – Trying to Do Something Really Great

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Again, in reviewing boxes of stuff in preparation for a move I discovered a stack of Neil Peart/Scott K Fish correspondence held together with a tan rubber band. It’s clear from Neil’s letter I was living in Washington, … Continue reading →

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Bill Maxwell – How I Learned to Play Drums

Posted on September 18, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Andrae Crouch, The Winans, Freddie Hubbard, Koinonia — Bill Maxwell’s work as drummer and producer is among the best. Bill first came to my attention through my ears in 1981. No pre-judging on my part. Introducing The Winans … Continue reading →

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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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