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Gregg Bissonette – I’m a Drummer

Posted on October 12, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTES: How times change! In November 1982 Gregg Bissonette sent his handwritten letter of introduction, on Maynard Ferguson stationary, to Modern Drummer Founder Ron Spagnardi. Today Greg Bissonette is among the world’s best known, respected, and loved drummers. The … Continue reading →

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Roberto Petaccia – Big Band Rock Playing

Posted on October 11, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: This collection of papers is drummer Roberto Petaccia‘s first contact with Modern Drummer. It’s also an illustration of how an idea sent to MD in 1981 established a new relationship with an exciting drummer, which gave birth to … Continue reading →

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Musical, Timeless Krupa

Posted on October 2, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Like millions of drummers, Gene Krupa holds a special place in my heart. Certainly in my love for drumming, and in my development as a drummer. Krrupa’s quartet recording of “China Boy.” when I was six years old, … Continue reading →

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Neil Peart on Manu Katche

Posted on September 30, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: From a personal letter, I enjoy re-reading Neil’s take on drummer Manu Katche and some of the musicians Katche was recording with at the time. Neil’s aside on Robbie Robertson’s lyric writing made me smile. The italicized words … Continue reading →

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Peart – Trying to Do Something Really Great

Posted on September 24, 2023 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Again, in reviewing boxes of stuff in preparation for a move I discovered a stack of Neil Peart/Scott K Fish correspondence held together with a tan rubber band. It’s clear from Neil’s letter I was living in Washington, … Continue reading →

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