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Modern Drummer Cover Story: Who Decides?

Posted on November 3, 2014 by Scott K Fish

“If I can’t have the cover story, I’m not doing an interview at all.” I witnessed three drummers flat out refuse Modern Drummer feature interviews because they weren’t cover stories. The drummer with the cover story had his photo on … Continue reading →

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Jerry Marotta: The Secret to Finding a Solid Groove

Posted on August 27, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Drummer Jerry Marotta: From the Colony Cafe to OmegaJohn W. Barry, Poughkeepsie Journal 12:54 p.m. EDT August 27, 2014 Is there a secret to finding a solid groove on the drums? – My secret is to close my eyes and … Continue reading →

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Down Beat Reposts 1983 Tony Williams Interview

Posted on August 15, 2014 by Scott K Fish

Tony Williams: Two Decades of Drum Innovationby Paul de Barros — 11/1/1983An Exclusive Online Extra DB: How important is technique? TW: You’ve got to learn to play the instrument before you can have your own style. You have to practice. … Continue reading →

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What I’m Doing Here

Posted on April 2, 2014 by Scott K Fish

SKF NOTE: My Life Beyond the Cymbals blog is about music mostly; the parts of my life I would pass on to my children. My hope? That some of these stories will be helpful to someone. Maybe aspiring musicians, music … Continue reading →

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