Tag Archives: Simmons

Frank Briggs Interview – Do Your Best Always (Circa 1983)

Posted on February 9, 2020 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I recently uncovered this circa 1983 interview with drummer Frank Briggs. Edited slightly, I’ve retyped my original introduction below, followed by scans of my original transcript, complete with proofreaders marks. I don’t remember to what magazine I submitted … Continue reading →

Posted in Backgrounder Interviews, SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Frank Briggs Interview – Do Your Best Always (Circa 1983)

Bill Bruford – Using Hybrid Acoustic Simmons Drumset with King Crimson

Posted on August 28, 2018 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I never met Bill Bruford in person. Our 1983 Modern Drummer interview was by phone. It was one of my rare MD interviews for which I wish I had been better prepared. Not that I was careless in … Continue reading →

Posted in Audio, SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , , | Comments Off on Bill Bruford – Using Hybrid Acoustic Simmons Drumset with King Crimson

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 →

Posted in Drum/Music News, SKF Blog | Tagged , , , , | Comments Off on Bill Bruford: ‘There is No Regular Set-Up’

Regrets? I’ve Had a Few #1: Bill Bruford

Posted on July 27, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I never met Bill Bruford in person. Our 1983 Modern Drummer interview was by phone. It was one of my rare MD interviews for which I wish I had been better prepared. Not that I was careless in setting … Continue reading →

Posted in SKF Blog | Tagged , , | 3 Comments