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Max Roach: Rise of the 18″ Bass Drum Legend

Posted on July 7, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This exchange with Max Roach took place on July 15, 1981 at his home in Connecticut. The opportunity to meet Max Roach and interview him for a Modern Drummer cover story was a dream come true. Max had … Continue reading →

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Kenny Clarke: Music Comes From the Heart

Posted on July 5, 2016 by Scott K Fish

Art Taylor: How important do you feel technique is for playing the drums? Kenny Clarke: I think any musician needs just enough technique to express himself; I don’t think he should go beyond that. It becomes meaningless if it goes … Continue reading →

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Jimmy Webb: I Didn’t Have Any Kind of a Gift

Posted on July 3, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This story is from the full typed transcript of my interview with Jimmy Webb somewhere between 1980-83. I edited the interview for a short piece in Mix magazine, which the magazine editors, unfortunately, edited again, changing the entire … Continue reading →

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My Life Before and After Mel Lewis

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: All of us have pivotal moments in our lives. We gain new knowledge from reading a book, listening to music, studying a new subject, visiting a place for the first time, or meeting someone. Pivotal moments change everything … Continue reading →

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Gadd’s Famous Zildjian, Yamaha, Ludwig Ad

Posted on June 27, 2016 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I had not seen this Zildjian Steve Gadd advertisement in many years. But a couple of weeks ago, I noticed the ad on the back cover of Modern Drummer‘s October 1981 issue – and I smiled. Zildjian used … Continue reading →

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