Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

My Drum Lesson with Max Collie’s Rhythm Aces

Posted on December 20, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I lived in Davenport, Iowa from 1971-73, earning a living drumming and singing with the Millard Cowan Trio, first at the Holiday Inn in Bettendorf, Iowa, and later, at Millard’s own Davenport club, The Steamboat Lounge. Davenport hosts … Continue reading →

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Joe Morello on Buddy Rich: Pt 4

Posted on December 13, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Revisiting the transcript of my early 1980’s interview with Joe Morello today. Five or six times Joe Morello said some things about Buddy Rich which were new to me. I also found Joe’s remarks instructive and/or funny. I … Continue reading →

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New Music from Elvin Jones, Tony Williams, Philly Joe Jones

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I thank Mr. Richard Brody for bringing to my attention two CD’s and one bit of news unknown to me: We may yet hear more of Elvin Jones with the classic John Coltrane Quartet, there is unreleased Tony … Continue reading →

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Hal Blaine: Inside the “Eve of Destruction”

Posted on December 11, 2014 by Scott K Fish

ANATOMY OF A SONG How We Got to the ‘Eve of Destruction’ ‘Eve of Destruction,’ which topped the charts in 1965, was slammed by critics and banned by some radio stations. Here’s how the song came to life By STEVE … Continue reading →

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Shiela E: Stiletto Heels and Drumming Don’t Mix

Posted on December 10, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Sheila E. drums up music & memoirBy George Varga11 A.M.DEC. 9, 2014 Just how physically challenging was it for Sheila E. to drum…wearing 6-inch stileto heels during Prince’s “Sign O’ The Times” tour in the late 1980s and on her … Continue reading →

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