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Freddie Gruber – Teaching Saved My Life

Posted on September 4, 2026 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This excerpt is from audiocassette Side B of my Modern Drummer Freddie Gruber interview. Gruber was a respected drum teacher whose students include Neil Peart, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, and Vinnie Colaiuta. Gruber, a product of post-World War … Continue reading →

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Freddie Gruber’s Influences

Posted on September 2, 2026 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Respected drum teacher Freddie Gruber’s drum students include Neil Peart, Steve Smith, Dave Weckl, and Vinnie Colaiuta. Gruber, a product of post-World War 2 NYC, is known by his peers of that era as a visionary jazz drummer. … Continue reading →

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Fred Below: The Spiritual Side

Posted on August 20, 2026 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Fred Below is arguably the father of Chicago electric blues drumming. Any one who wants to know how to play drums in a Blues band needs to listen thoroughly to Fred Below. This July 9, 1982 interview was … Continue reading →

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Staying Sane as a Drummer

Posted on July 21, 2026 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Fred Below is arguably the father of Chicago electric blues drumming. Any one who wants to know how to play drums in a Blues band needs to listen thoroughly to Fred Below. This July 9, 1982 interview was … Continue reading →

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Humbled by Mel Lewis

Posted on June 28, 2026 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: There was a time drummer-producer Paul T. Riddle and I decided to tape our phone conversations about drums and/or the music business. We both have in common love and great respect for the founding fathers of jazz drumming … Continue reading →

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