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Jerry Granelli – You Were On My Mind

Posted on July 27, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Recently I listened again to the 1965 hit, “You Were On My Mind,” by the group We Five. I’ve always liked the song. This was the first time I listened to it while focusing on the drummer’s contribution … Continue reading →

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Levon’s Mysterious Left-Hand Callous

Posted on July 25, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: When I shared my 1977 story about meeting Levon Helm in New York City for a Modern Drummer interview that never happened, I forgot to mention Levon’s puzzling left-hand callous. In the photo here of my left-hand I’ve … Continue reading →

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It Was Your Passion for Drums

Posted on July 18, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Briefly, many years ago, I gave individual private home drum lessons to a handful of students. Using Facebook Messenger as a portal, one of those students, Shari, recently sent me an unexpected, touching message. I remember Shari. Over … Continue reading →

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Odie Payne, Jr. – I Like Melody

Posted on April 22, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: In the early 1980’s, when I set out to write what became a five-part feature series for Modern Drummer called, The History of Rock Drumming, I thought it would be mostly a cut-and-paste project. That is, I thought … Continue reading →

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Newly Released Brilliant Morello 1967

Posted on April 15, 2022 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: Released today, April 15, I bought The Dave Brubeck Trio – Live from Vienna 1967, and listened to the first three tracks. Brilliant playing. Alto saxophonist Paul Desmond was absent from this live date. What a difference his … Continue reading →

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