Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Peart – ‘Scissors, Paper, Stone’ Essay

Posted on August 22, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: According to the Cygnus-X1 Rush tribute web site, Neil Peart’s “Scissors, Paper, Stone” essay was part of the band’s “Presto” tour book. My copy of the essay is in a format often used in record company press kits … Continue reading →

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Jazz in Unlikely Places

Posted on August 21, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Jazz music and names of jazz greats appear in unlikely places. Here’s an excerpt I highlighted from a book about brave war photojournalist Dickey Chapelle. She worked at the battle front in WW II, Korea, and Vietnam, where … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart’s ‘High-Tech Universe’

Posted on August 20, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This is a screenshot from a letter from Neil Peart I found last week combing through a box of assorted papers. Written from Toronto on October 25, 1986 on Neil’s “new Macintosh computer,” this snippet has Neil sharing … Continue reading →

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Petaccia – Rock Big Band Drumming

Posted on August 18, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Roberto Petaccia is probably best known for his drumming with Maynard Ferguson’s big band. The first time we heard from Roberto Petaccia at “Modern Drummer” magazine was through a letter: “My name is Roberto Petaccia and I am … Continue reading →

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Philly Joe’s Photo Lesson

Posted on August 5, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Music photographer Charles “Chuck” Stewart shot a series of full-page black-and-white Gretsch drums magazine ads featuring some of the legendary jazz drummers of the 1950s-1960s. These Gretsch ads remain favorites among drummers-including me. Most of my copies of … Continue reading →

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