Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Jack Casady: Work is a Means to Independence, Freedom

Posted on April 26, 2015 by Scott K Fish

In Praise of the Teen Summer Job From hauling bricks to delivering newspapers, traditional summer work taught generations of teens about life, labor and their place in the universe By DAVE SHIFLETT — April 24, 2015 11:40 a.m. ET …Jefferson Airplane … Continue reading →

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John Von Ohlen On Indianapolis Music ‘Genius’ Bob Phillips

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I want to correct my original post intro. I left Modern Drummer as a full time managing editor in October 1983, and continued freelance writing for MD for a few years after, including this John Von Ohlen interview. … Continue reading →

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She Said, My Topic is Dizzy Gillespie

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

This morning I am remembering accepting Dixmont’s First Selectman’s invitation to serve as one of three judges of a public speaking contest for grade school kids. Not that I felt qualified to do so! The second speaker, as I recall, … Continue reading →

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Revisiting My Life in Music: The Rise of Writing Influences

Posted on April 25, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I’ve written about some of my key musical influences. But what about my writing influences? When did that start? I am surprised I cannot pinpoint a specific moment when I fell in love with writing. My parents were … Continue reading →

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Rhythm: Who Could Ask for Anything More?

Posted on April 19, 2015 by Scott K Fish

[SKF NOTE: All that’s missing is the hamster wheel.] http://www.ultimate-guitar.com Today in Crazy Instruments: Meet Yamaha’s 360-Degree Spherical Drum Kit 04/18/2015 [W]e…present you Raijin, Yamaha’s 360-degree spherical drum set. [T]he kit allows musicians to take on a different approach to … Continue reading →

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