Tag Archives: Scott K Fish

Frankie Dunlop: Sneaking Into Theater to Hear Gene Krupa’s Big Band 

Posted on March 25, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Excerpt from Scott K Fish interview with Frankie Dunlop on October 16, 1984 in New York City. In this part, Frankie shares his method, as an underage music lover, for sneaking into a Buffalo, NY theater to hear … Continue reading →

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Tony Williams: ‘The Joy Of Flying’ Four-Star Review

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF: A piece of historical perspective this morning. Down Beat‘s 1979 four star review of Tony Williams’s The Joy of Flying album.

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Hans Zimmer: Music is a Conversation

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF: I love this trailer. Everything Hans Zimmer says about writing a film score is in sync with my concept of playing drums. Having a conversation. Bingo!

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Bill Bruford: ‘There is No Regular Set-Up’

Posted on March 19, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: For me, this 1984 Simmons Drums ad captures Bill Bruford‘s pioneering drumming spirit — plus it’s a memorable photo. Always a contemporary player, with a knowledge and love of drumming history, and a fearless curiosity. Even when Bruford’s … Continue reading →

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Artimus Pyle: My Role As a Drummer (1982)

Posted on March 18, 2017 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: June 23, 1982. Artimus Pyle, no longer with Lynyrd Skynyrd, was on tour fronting his own Artimus Pyle Band. Our mutual friend, Paul T. Riddle, arranged for an afternoon meeting where we all sat, talked, and taped our conversation. … Continue reading →

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