Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

John Densmore: I Stole a Ginger Baker Beat in “Hello, I Love You”

Posted on January 26, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I love these little factoids, these little cobblestones making up the miles of road traveling through the History of Drumming. Thank you, Jim Clash. LIFESTYLE 1/25/2015 @ 11:27PM 8,126 views Doors Drummer John Densmore On Oliver Stone, Cream’s … Continue reading →

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REMO: Using Rhythm to Make Lives Better

Posted on January 24, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: With so many drums-in-the-news stories about death, substance abuse, and loudness – this story is a nice change. Kudos to Remo, Inc for focusing their creativity on designing drums for disabled people. NAMM 2015: Remo develops drums tuned … Continue reading →

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Shariq Tucker Wins Guitar Center’s 26th Drum Off!

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Scott K Fish

WATCH IT: Bronx drummer pounds his way to the top Bronxite Shariq Tucker beat out 5,000 other rhythm keepers to be named the winner of Guitar Center’s 26th annual Drum Off! contest on Saturday. BY DENIS SLATTERY Bronx drumming phenomenon … Continue reading →

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Playing a Gig with No Drums?

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Amazing technology. I don’t know how much I would enjoy a full gig not having a surface on which to tap drumsticks. Still, I can think of many musical situations where Aerodrums could be a lot of fun. … Continue reading →

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Gary Chester: Studio Recording with Ashtrays and Thimbles

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I found the full transcript from my 1983 interview with Gary Chester, published that year in the April Modern Drummer. The transcript is about twice as long as a typical MD feature interview at that time, suggesting Gary … Continue reading →

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