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Peart – Getting Past a Writer’s Cold Feet

Posted on October 19, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This handwritten note is Neil Peart accepting Modern Drummer Founder Ron Spagnardi’s invitation to join the MD Advisory Board. Most interesting to me, and perhaps to his fans who know Neil only as a prolific book author, is … Continue reading →

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Never Too Many Buddy Photos

Posted on October 18, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: There can never be too many good-to-great Buddy Rich photos. Years ago I wrote about the times in my life when drummer photos were drum lessons. These two photos I scanned from a Rich concert program. They show … Continue reading →

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Mel Lewis Influences

Posted on October 16, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Looking again over my 1976-77 Mel Lewis interview transcript. Among Mel’s comments, deleted because there wasn’t room for them in his first Modern Drummer interview, are some interesting insights from the master drummer and storyteller. Asking drummers their … Continue reading →

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Roy Burns Drum Dealer Support Program

Posted on October 14, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Sabian Cymbal’s Deal Support Program including Roy Burns as drum clinician. Seems like a win-win for drum retailers. Based on what I’ve read, Burns said he entered into this deal with Sabian Cymbal Founder Bob Zildjian in or … Continue reading →

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John Robinson Zildjian Cymbal Set-up handout 198?

Posted on October 13, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: I have a handful of these Zildjian Cymbal Set-Up handouts that were, I believe, meant to be used for note taking at drum clinics. I’ve already posted one for Vinnie Colaiuta and Steve Smith. As of this writing … Continue reading →

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